The Ithacan

“17”
Pink Sweat$
Released Feb. 28
Atlantic Recording Company
This song’s smoothed out vocals and simple beat are the perfect match.

“21”
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams under exclusive license to Interscope Records
Released Feb.

“Honeymoon Fades”
Sabrina Carpenter
Released Feb.

“Yikes”
Nicki Minaj
Released Feb. 7
Young Money/Cash Money Records
Remember when Minaj said she was quitting music?

“Better Way”
NEIL FRANCES
Released Jan.

“B.I.T.C.H.”
Megan Thee Stallion
Released Jan.

“Me & You Together Song”
The 1975
Released Jan.

“Amnesia”
Grace Carter
Released Dec. 6
Polydor Records
Grace Carter’s compelling vocals are the shining strength of “Amnesia.” Although the lyrics teeter on mundanity, the song is catchy, and the pop-style background music is captivating.

“Almost”
Sarah Close
Released Nov. 29
The Kodiak Club Ltd
“Almost” owns its too-catchy lyrics and conventional pop backbeat with style.

“Dark Places”
Beck
Released Nov. 7
Capitol Records
The electro-pop foundation of Beck’s “Dark Places” isn’t intricate enough to be interesting.

“Don’t Start Now”
Dua Lipa
Released Oct.

“Frail State of Mind”
The 1975
Released Oct.