“Dark Places”
Beck
Released Nov. 7
Capitol Records
The electro-pop foundation of Beck’s “Dark Places” isn’t intricate enough to be interesting. But it’s also not boring enough...
“Don’t Start Now”
Dua Lipa
Released Oct. 31
Warner Records UK
The conventionally pop background to Dua Lipa’s new single is charged with an electronic beat and, oddly, the occasional interjection...
“Frail State of Mind”
The 1975
Released Oct. 24
Dirty Hit
The 1975’s newest track is similar in sound to their 2018 song “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME,” but “Frail State of Mind” stands out...
By Arleigh Rodgers, Assistant Life & Culture Editor
• October 2, 2019
“Slide”
H.E.R, YG
Released Sept 27
RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment
H.E.R’s smooth vocals blend with the chilled-out backdrop of “Slide,” her latest collaboration with rapper...
By Arleigh Rodgers, Assistant Life & Culture Editor
• September 25, 2019
Memories
Maroon 5
Released Sept 20
Interscope Records
Maroon 5’s muted, electric guitar-led single is bolstered by lead singer Adam Levine’s sublime vocals. The song’s catchy tune almost...
By Arleigh Rodgers, Assistant Life & Culture Editor
• September 4, 2019
“Circles”
Post Malone
Released Aug 30
Republic Records, UMG Recordings Inc.
The low-key, acoustic warble of Post Malone’s “Circles” is pleasant and easy-going as the rapper again...
By Arleigh Rodgers, Assistant Life & Culture Editor
• August 28, 2019
“Teeth”
5 Seconds of Summer
Released Aug 21
5 Seconds of Summer, under exclusive license to Interscope Records
Sweet vocals meet gritty lyrics in “Teeth,” 5 Seconds of Summer’s catchy...
ME!
Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie
Released April 26th, 2019
Taylor Swift Productions, Inc.
Powerhouse pop artists Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie join forces in “ME!”, the snare drum-driven pre-summer...
By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor
• March 30, 2019
“Mi Persona Favorita”
Alejandro Sanz & Camila Cabello
Released March 28, 2019
Universal Music Spain
This collaboration between Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz and American pop star...
By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor
• February 17, 2019
Raise a Man
Alicia Keys
Released Feb. 11, 2019
RCA Records
Passionate, sultry and strong, Alicia Keys’ latest track chronicles the difficulties — and triumphs — of deep love. It is lush...
Capacity
Charlie Bliss
Released Feb. 7, 2019
Barsuk Records
Charlie Bliss’ new single is sugary and carefree. Frontwoman Eva Hendricks sings about growing to realize people-pleasing can lead...
By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor
• September 2, 2017
"If I’m Lucky"
Jason Derulo
Warner Bros. Records
“If I’m Lucky,” released Sept. 1, sounds unfinished. The intro is sloppy, the occasional interjections sound like accidents and Jason...