Editors' Picks

Greek power metal band Firewind have unleashed their latest album upon us, a self-titled offering showcasing the band’s new evolution.

Kygo and OneRepublic are pop perfection in their latest collaboration ‘Lose Somebody’. For starters, Kygo’s production is kept simplistic but driven, and the rest is taken care of by OneRepublic’s frontman Ryan Tedder.

The Jonas Brothers’ continue their streak of romance-filled hits in their latest song ‘Five More Minutes’. The brothers have always been maestros when it comes to crooning about heartbreak, lovesickness, and juvenile infatuation, yet there is something about that territory of sound that continues to endear them to their massive legion of fans.

Katy Perry finds light at the end of the tunnel in her latest single ‘Daisies’. It’s a true return to form for the singer as she leans into her deep, powerful voice without deploying any electronic arrangements.

Gavin Haley doesn’t bother with pleasantries in his latest single “2FU”. Released during Mental Health Awareness Week, the tune delves into Haley’s innermost psyche as he battles his own demons.

There’s nothing quite like a Jason Mraz song to get us through this spring. His latest single ‘Wise Woman’ has dropped on the platforms and the singer is back once again to delight us with his fresh, breezy and touching tunes.

Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation have wowed fans with their latest offering, “Entertain You.” The release comes as a fantastic surprise, coinciding with the commencement date of their planned “World’s Collide Tour” with fellow metal powerhouse group Evanescence. The tour was due to start this week, however, was postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and is now set to kick off in the UK on September 2. 

Florida metalcore icons Trivium just keep pumping out the hits for their new album “What the Dead Men Say.” The full album finally landed on April 24 and is perhaps some of their best work yet.

Asher Angel’s latest single ‘Guilty’ will get you smiling just in time for summer. From the acoustic guitar sounding off at the beginning, you'd know that this song is not going to be your classic pop ballad.

Kim Petras’ latest single ‘Malibu’ proves that summer is well underway in these parts. Petras infuses her composition with touches of eighties-infused bubblegum pop and contemporary dance notes, and what results is a dazzling, sensational track awash in gloss, sunshine, and summer love.

Kodaline’s new track ‘Saving Grace’ is just earnest enough to strike a chord in you. Songs in this vein often go for the saccharine and come up short on the authenticity, but Kodaline’s piano-infused pop effort hits all the marks in terms of mood, instrumentation, and heart. This band from Ireland has been performing steadily for quite a while now, but their sounds remain as fresh and relevant as ever. 

Max’s latest single ‘Missed Calls’ featuring Hayley Kiyoko is a peppy, pleasing tune about regrets and lovesickness in the contemporary age.

Skylar Grey’s latest single ‘Dark Thoughts’ once establishes that the singer has a knack for tackling difficult, moody affairs.

Marshmello and Halsey’s latest track ‘Be Kind’ is on its way to becoming an absolute pop earworm. With Mashmello’s smooth, sexy production work and Halsey’s light, likeable vocals, this song instantly encapsulates the range of styles and emotions that make up the modern 2020 sound.

Charli XCX’s latest single ‘Claws’ taps into a retro sweet spot to explore a spectrum of emotions. 

Avril Lavigne issues a soul-stirring battle cry in her latest single ‘We Are Warriors’. The punk rock princess has been itching for a memorable comeback for a long time, and she may have finally found it in the form of this soft, tenacious ballad.

Jessie Ware’s new tune ‘Ooh La La’ is a refreshing, funky earworm that will make you beg for the eighties. Juicy, infectious, and immensely charming; it will undoubtedly send you into a nostalgic trance.

Alicia Keys goes back to basics in her new single ‘Good Job’ and it couldn’t be a more resonant tune for the times.

Alanis Morissette leads us into the heartbreak season in new single ‘Diagnosis’. The Canadian singer-songwriter has chosen to deliver her epic comeback and fans have never been more excited.

Bad Child is the latest release from singer-songwriter Tones and I, and this hot new act already holds some impressive accolades that you might not be aware of.

Cian Ducrot is new to releasing music professionally, but certainly experienced in terms of his ability as a musician.

Boyzlife is Boyzone's Keith Duffy and ‘Westlife’s Brian McFadden, which now you know makes the name of the duo easier to understand!

Vocalist Hayley Williams is probably best known for being the lead singer of the band Paramore, as well as releasing her own very emotive and captivating solo music.

Canadian native, Alessia Cara, began her career in music by uploading her take on contemporary hits. She landed a contract with Def Jam and in 2015 at 18 years old and released her debut ‘Here’.

Clara Mae’s ‘Run Into You’ is just the perfect blend of vulnerability and fearlessness. The Swedish singer has captured the impulses that run hot within most millennial and Gen-Z crowds these days with a song that deals with daring topics while keeping the melody light and accessible.

Gavin Haley’s latest single ‘Tati’ featuring up-and-coming rapper Yung Pinch is bursting at the seams with youthful, charming summer vibes — enough to hold you over and keep you moving for the time being.

Troye Sivan’s latest number ‘Take Yourself Home’ demonstrates that the Australian singer has a lot more in his repertoire that people give him credit for.

Lindsay Lohan’s comeback single ‘Back To Me’ is brimming with enough fresh, compelling electropop energy to get you bouncing all over the dance floor.

DJ, musician and producer, Kygo, constantly explores different genres to incorporate into his music, including deep house, down tempo and also uses sounds influenced from around the world.

All Time Low started out as a high school cover band in Baltimore and developed into an emo pop group.

London born, British singer-songwriter and model Dua Lipa decided to pursue a career in music at the age of just 15.

OneRepublic’s latest single ‘Better Days’ is jammed with enough buoyant energy to get you through the ongoing challenges.

All-female, Pop-R&B group, Little Mix rose to fame after winning X-Factor way back no in 2011, and are well known for their impressive vocal harmonies and exuberant stage presence.

Major Lazer’s new number ‘Lay Your Head On Me’ offers up unwitting hope during dark times.

There is no denying at this point that Dua Lipa is a magnetic performer but her latest album ‘Future Nostalgia’ catapults her status to that of a bonafide superstar.