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Following my review of Addison Rae’s “Headphones On,” I’m now turning to Alex Isley and her latest release, “Mic On.” Not to take anything away from either of those tracks, but I guess this week artists really want us to turn things on and put stuff on.

When I look at the cover art for Alex Porat’s new track “Better Than That,” it kind of looks like she’s on her way somewhere—while also striking a fabulous pose. I’m not sure how that image would translate into audio, and since I’ve never heard anything from Alex Porat before, I’m excited to find out.

PinkPantheress recently released a new track titled “Tonight,” and I only just got around to listening. So, although I’m a bit late to the ball—here we go.

Addison Rae has released a new song called “Headphones On.” I am, in fact, wearing headphones, Addison—and I’m ready.

Two artists I will forever love, no matter what anyone says, are T-Pain and Kesha. So when Kesha teamed up with T-Pain for her new track “YIPPEE-KI-YAY,” I knew I had to check it out. I enjoyed both versions—with and without T-Pain—but let’s be real, he never stops delivering vocals, so his version is the one I’ll be playing on repeat.

Ari Lennox has released a new track titled “Soft Girl Era.” At first glance, the cover art led me to expect something in the realm of Ariana Grande—a light, bubbly pop sound. While the track does have fun, airy vocals, it also carries a deep, gritty melodic foundation that caught me off guard in the best way. The production is warm and layered, featuring cowbells, trap claps, heavy bass, and a subtle funk influence that shines through in both the vocals and instrumentation. There are even some unexpected details, like a choir adding richness to the sound—and if you listen closely around 1:50, you can even hear a cat meowing in the background.

As part of her Eternal Sunshine Deluxe album, Ariana Grande has released a track titled “Hampstead.” This review focuses solely on this song, but I highly encourage you to check out the other tracks from the deluxe edition as well—they're great!

Jacob Alon has just released a new song called Don’t Fall Asleep. And to be honest, I almost did—not out of boredom, but because the song is so soothing it naturally invites relaxation. Don’t Fall Asleep is an indie/folk/pop track with a classic set of instruments, complemented by an atmospheric pad that lingers in the background. The guitar plucks through slightly unusual chord progressions, strings add warmth, and the drums propel the song forward like a steady steam locomotive.

The indie rock trio HAIM has just released a new song titled “Relationships.” The track has an innocent, nostalgic feel that reminds me a bit of an old John Mayer love song—not a specific one, but more in the way HAIM phrases their melodies. As a longtime listener, I think this song is a great representation of the band. HAIM often experiments with sounds, song structures, and vocal melodies, yet they always manage to make their music feel familiar and inviting.

Frankie Grande has recently dropped an EDM banger called “Rhythm of Love.” The music video is dark and moody, featuring exactly what the title suggests—rhythm, love, and a whole lot of energy. From the very first beat, the song grabs you with its high-energy production. But what really sets it apart is a major switch-up that completely transforms the track from what you initially expect. The visuals follow suit, shifting from a murky dance club to a gymnastics/disco set, then to a dressing room, and finally, a full-blown theater performance.