Song Reviews

Reviews of the latest music from rising and popular musicians in pop, alternative, hip hop, electronic, and every genre in between.

  • What Gave Her the Confidence? Illusion: Reneé Rapp Unveils “Lucky” For ‘Now You See Me’ Film
    Reneé Rapp is as confident as they come. From Broadway to the big screen, she’s dominated the entertainment industry for over half a decade – and now, she’s cementing herself in cinema history.  For the upcoming (and highly anticipated) third installment of the Now You See Me franchise, entitled Now You See Me: Now You…
  • Channelling Audrey Hepburn, Maisie Peters Finally Feels at Home
    Maisie Peters is the new Audrey Hepburn – at least, according to her boyfriend. Her new single, “Audrey Hepburn,” tells the tale of love thawing a frozen heart; “My heart was a hellhound, now my heart sits on your lap,” she sings softly, accompanied by a simple melody. In this change of seasons for Peters,…
  • From Enemies to Empathy: Kali Uchis and Ravyn Lenae Take on the Other Woman Trope in “Cry about it!”
    Kali Uchis is rolling out the release of her upcoming album, “Sincerely: PS,” by teaming up with fellow R&B singer and songwriter Ravyn Lenae. Their single, “Cry about it!” fuses smooth R&B with strong 1950s doo-wop influences, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and modern. Together, Uchis and Lenae deliver an incisive yet soothing…
  • From Camp Rock to Club Classics: Demi Lovato Changes The Game with “Here All Night”
    Heartbreak feels better on the dance floor. In her latest single, Demi Lovato knows the feeling all too well. “Here All Night” is a classic retelling of a modern love story: boy meets girl, boy ghosts girl, girl goes to the club to avoid sitting in bed crying all night. (Haven’t we all been there?)…
  • REVIEW: Miley Cyrus Is Good At Keeping “Secrets”
    Can I be your hero? Miley Cyrus asks this question over and over again in her new single, “Secrets,” featuring Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, both of Fleetwood Mac fame. The song expands upon Cyrus’ vulnerable songwriting skills, penning the heartfelt tune to her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, following their estrangement after his divorce from…
  • Jordan Ward Returns With Nostalgic Yet Fresh Single “JUICY”
    Jordan Ward has kicked off a new chapter in his career with the release of his latest single, “JUICY.” Accompanied by a visually striking, nostalgia-soaked music video, the track marks his first release of 2025 and signals a new beginning. Building on the momentum of his 2023 debut album “FORWARD,” Ward reaffirms his genre-bending artistry…
  • Meet Mr. Fantasy: KJ Apa’s Alter Ego is Pop’s Latest Player
    Known to most as Archie Andrews from the CW’s “Riverdale,” New Zealand actor KJ Apa has taken an unexpected (and frankly thrilling) detour into music. Enter Mr. Fantasy: a surprise single and persona that’s dreamy, synthy, and, unlike the later seasons of ‘Riverdale,’ shockingly good. While this is Mr. Fantasy’s first foray into the music…
  • REVIEW: Fashionably Late, Emotionally On Time: Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” Is Here
    Chappell Roan has left the Pink Pony Club, and, in true hot-girl fashion, is crying on the subway – at least, that’s what’s happening in her latest single, aptly titled “The Subway.” In a slight departure from her more recent pop hits like “The Giver,” Roan trades glitter for grief and is more vulnerable than…
  • Here to Stay: Reneé Rapp Shines in Slow-Burning Single, “Why Is She Still Here?”
    In her day-to-day persona, Reneé Rapp comes across as fearless and unshakable. She speaks her mind — freely, frequently, and without filter — often leaving people wondering, has she been media trained? (She has, as confirmed in a recent Vanity Fair Lie Detector Test.) Typically, though, Rapp isn’t associated with vulnerability. Her interviews lean more…
  • Role Model and Laufey’s “The Longest Goodbye” Is a Healing Farewell Reimagined
    In his debut album, Rx, Role Model was deeply in love. Now, with the release of his sophomore project, he’s still deeply still in love—but this time, it’s different. In the nearly two years between albums, Role Model, also known as Tucker Pillsbury, went through a crushing breakup. His sound has evolved from dreamy bedroom pop,…