Arca - Puta

Nick León - Ghost Orchid (feat. Ela Minus)

Nova Twins - Piranha

Pretty Girl - Innadream

Sofia Kourtesis - Unidos (with Daphni)

SWIM - Are U The One

TDJ & Clara Kimera - On and On (You Lie)

Wolf Alice - Bloom Baby Bloom

This week:

Alex Warren & Jelly Roll - Bloodline
Dance Gavin Dance - All the Way Down

Joe Jonas - Honey Blonde

mgk - cliche

Molly Grace - Heaven Sent
Renee Rapp - Leave Me Alone
Wednesday - Elderberry Wine

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 23.05.25 #32

Momma Song – Benson Boone (5/10)

This is the worst song from the upcoming album; if you've heard the start, you've heard the rest because there's no real hook… It's just so monotone and really lacks inspiration… It's your typical low-pitched pop song that sounds like something Ed Sheeran would get on. At least the lyrics were a tribute to his mother, but I can't even find it sweet purely because of how tedious it is.

Gold - Myles Smith (5/10)

From his new EP release, "Gold" has been the one to be featured in the New Music Friday playlist, and I can't say it's terrible, but it's also really general, guitar and singer-songwriter pop. Myles has never gone to any level of high art, I'm well aware, but that doesn't mean he has to rehash the same sound for yet another time.

Bloodline – Alex Warren/Jelly Roll (3/10)

Every song Alex Warren makes sounds like a song that you would hear on a Christian wedding reel. Not only is his "Ordinary" song probably going to be the biggest song released in 2025, but his other songs are rising back to popularity; we still haven't forgotten "Carry You Home" in 2025. Goodness, Benson, Myles and Alex & Jelly, 3 artists releasing in the same week, and I got what I expected from every one of them. Soulless and effortless pop music that only has a chorus because they sing higher notes – we need to dump this type of music.

TaTaTa – Burna Boy/Travis Scott (7.4/10)

I'll take it; there's definitely some spark between the two on the Afrobeat and rap collab – it all feels like they've improved each other, and that's crazy considering I don't like either. This is such a weird and special collab that you don't often hear things like and I'm here for it.

Leave Me Alone – Reneé Rapp (7/10)

Easy to enjoy pop-rock that partly reminds me of Britney Spears but mixed with some modern girl. Reneé brings the character and the energy and creates something that's fun for the dancefloor. Near the end I think she may have given a little too much character for my liking, but it's not the end of the world.

Bridesmaid - Lauren Spencer Smith (8/10)

Better than "If Karma Doesn't Get You" by a noticeable amount. Sure, it's not like she's breaking new barriers in pop, and the opening made me think this was going to be a 5-6/10, but when she brought the deeper chorus and piano in, everything just caught the moment it was looking for. I actually stopped to think about the song.

Bad As I Used To Be – Chris Stapleton/F1 The Album (7.6/10)

Anyone keeping up with my reviews would know I've liked all three F1 songs so far but think they're missing something, and I think this is the best song yet from the movie. The harmonica with other layers for the high-pitched hook wasn't the greatest, but the rest of the song made up for that, with Chris making something that really gives the revving-up-your-engine energy that F1 is all about.

Boy Meets Girl (Unreleased Demo) – Kelsea Ballerini (8.1/10)

Really weak main lyric for the hook, but the guitar on top of the tune that makes you want to look out the car window with a breeze and a warm sunset is what makes this MUCH better… that saves it for me!

Cliché – MGK (7.2/10)

Pop and alternative-indie that describe MGK wanting someone to run away with him even if they're better off alone. It's actually an alright listen, not too bad in any way.

LATINA FOREVER – KAROL G (7.8/10)

Fun, bouncy Colombian pop that will become a replay in her discography.

Glacier – PlaqueBoyMax/Quavo (6/10)

Whizzed right past my knowledge, and I'd forgotten it the second it ended. From what I remember, it was enjoyable, though.

Top Tingz – YoungBoy Never Broke Again (4/10)

I'm sorry. "Big Dawg roof roof" – what type of line is that?! Yeah, bro sounds like a drunk guy as he stumbles in sentences using words like "ah" and moans to make up for something that sounds like a loss of words. What is this rap?

Honey Blonde - Joe Jonas (7/10)

What a pleasant surprise to see an improvement from him! Really chilled pop – that's music you'd want to hear when relaxing on a beach.

Upstate - Brenn! (7.2/10)

This sounds nearly completely accurate to Noah Kahan, specifically his most recent album. The guitar melody has flavour and doesn't feel limited to one sound the whole way, and Brenn! Has vocals that really fit the higher-pitched country scene.

Super Love Me – Grace Davies (6/10)

Fun and simple pop with a nice piano and a more classical ending. The amount of times she says "super" gets on my nerves, though.

Try Your Luck – Julia Michaels (4/10)

So predictable, and the energy she gives is so flat.

K*ll You Off – Julia Wolf (5/10)

It's not simple or predictable, but I still lost focus due to the song not connecting with me.

Tell me something – Hazlett (8/10)

WOAH!! Get this song to be more noticed; it's a formula. It is Chezile's. Slow-moving, it captures you in the moment with a pace and vocal affect that feels rightly put on.

The Cost Of Growing Up – Max McNown (4.5/10)

4 minutes and 30 seconds of your life that you'll never get back – stereotypical American country music should not last that long.

DNA – Kyra Machida (4/10)

Electronic hyperpop that reminds me of Charli XCX.

Marlay Park - Amble (6.9/10)

Amble is a name I've been familiar with for the past few months due to his appearances on the Irish top 50, but it's only now I've heard him, and he sounds like George Ezra with the easy guitar music that has gentle and more breezy rather than sad chord choices.

Cole's Response – Yaelokre (7.1/10)

That went by quickly! With one of the more niche releases I've heard today, Yae uses an enjoyable folk background mixed with weird choices in the production that end up working. She didn't need the laughs at the end, though.

Baggy Jeans – The Band CAMINO (5.5/10)

Another song that goes by in the moment as enjoyable, but you totally will never remember anything about it after.

Good Thing – I-Die (7.3/10)

Typical K-pop mixed with less typical electropop to make something that's really interesting! See, I don't hate all dance music; if only Charli could do it like this.

Like I Like It – Mau P (8/10)

Great for the workout, great for the club – just a full-round vibe that keeps you going.

Dads Don't Die - Nate Smith (6/10)

This reminds me of the accounts that create AI videos of fake songs by big artists, mainly because of the wording and just overall it sounding like a simple song to master. Really not going to lie, Nate sounds like he cares though, which is nice to see.

Moviestar – Remy Bond (8/10)

1000% this has to be inspired by ABBA. It sounds like if it was released by ABBA, it would've been a big hit.

Cowboy Sh*t – Karley Scott Collins (5/10)

You could probably guess by the title that it's country music… and I'm here to tell you it's nothing worth a listen unless you want to be bored by the common country sound.

Somewhere Over Laredo – Lainey Wilson (7/10)

Lainey's vocals can actually make simple country sound really good. Hopefully she delivers something that tops her last album.

WHY – Jon Bellion/Luke Combs (7.2/10)

Luke adds to this and gives a rougher tone to make this a lot better.

Take it! Take it! - Yaeger (6.7/10)

Good Swim – Ryan Woods (7/10)

Ooooh, that's an interesting production! Chilled summer feelings.

DROGA – Mora, C. Tangana (5/10)

At least the Spanish/Mexican scene is starting to take somewhat of a less simple route.

Expiration Date – Madelline (7/10)

A loud girl-pop song about being past your prime.

Letting You Run - Jack Dine/Tone Stith (7.5/10)

Time After Time – Sam Feldt (7/10)

New cool but usual EDM song from his new album.

Don't Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder – Tom Odell (7/10)

Tom isn't in his greatest form right now, but he sure gives it effort, and it pays off. It's a nice emotional song that's simple yet sweet.

Turquoise Cowboy - Ink (6.5/10)

Godspeed – House Of Protection (8/10)

90s and 2000s-sounding punk rock that can follow up to basically anything and still sound great.

EVIL EYE! – Low.bõ/Elujay (6/10)

Who Are You To Me - Three twenty (6/10)

DEYA - Kito/Nonso Amadi (5/10)

Lose You – Zach John King (7.5/10)

I don't often enjoy US country music this much, but the way he brought country into this chill, upbeat mainstream song made it fun.

Helium – G-Eazy/X Ambassadors (8.2/10)

Modulated vocals with some breathy parts that make a special hip-hop/rap with R&B song.

Bones And All – Love Spells (8/10)

This has a nice, natural and easy-to-listen-to sound.

Headlock – Spotify Singles – Luna Li (8.6/10)

A better cover where stringed instruments and the harp come through more and make the song better than the original! Might be the best Spotify Singles session yet.

Fly Up – RIIZE (8/10)

I don't usually like K-pop this much; this was so fun and just felt like a true show of the genre's classic sound without sounding bang average.

About To Begin – Barry Can't Swim (8.4/10)

I see why he's winning awards! Such a great electronic club jam – well made. I'd really recommend this if you're into some more modern electronic music.

LOOK OUT FOR ME – Turnstile (8.4/10)

Guitar and drums on a less hardcore, ear-catching song – I recommend.

EBVSY - Christian Nodel/Neton Vega (7/10)

Neton's usual, but despite not going for any new direction, it actually sounds surprisingly decent – I'm questioning if it's because of him or Christian.

JOURNEY – Shae Universe/S'ABLE sounds (8.8/10)

R&B, jazz and piano beautifully composed into such a well-put-together song. Must listen.

Where Oh Where – ELEVATION RHYTHM (8.3/10)

This is what Christian music should be – real vocals and a beautifully executed ascending hook!

Violent Nature – I Prevail (8/10)

Heavy rock that truly does fit violent nature.

You're Invited – Vedo/Kenyon Dixon (8/10)

Really smooth R&B/soul – it would be super interesting to see Silk Sonic get on a remix of this.

Tacklebox – Ruby Fields (6/10)

The song doesn't do much for me.

GoROUND - Logic (7.6/10)

Fun and slightly experimental hip-hop with a more gripping sound that hooks you.

Left to right – Rommulas/2 hollis (8/10)

I don't know how to describe what I just heard, but it sure is getting added to my liked songs.

Supernova – Jane Remover/funeral (7/10)

I haven't heard much by Jane, but this is my new favourite by her, quite niche but also quite good… like an improved version of some of the singles from "Revengeseekerz".

malibu – Ruskwsky (6.9/10)

Chill Spanish pop that gives a good but not good enough impression.

Happiness – Lizzie Berchie (6.8/10)

More could've been done to space this song out from others.

Achilles And - Runner (7.9/10)

Beautifully composed.

Plenty Motion - Bossman Dlow (4/10)

I just know there's going to be some Twitch streamer nodding their head to the same typical rap crap, bobbing their head, going "Hard" and "bros cooking".

HOLLYWOOD - YG/Shoreline Mafia (4.5/10)

The second vocal performance ruined the song. Gangsta rap that ends up having no real effect on the genre – it just exists.

I believe it – Chef Boy (6/10)

Forgettable rap.

Staring Into The Sun – DJ HEARTSTRING (5/10)

Bro gave us the David Guetta special 😭; really quickly made and boring EDM. Actually… it has a little bit of nice summer vibes, but you know… mainly just forgettable… not as bad as David, though.

Return of Youth – DIIV (6/10)

The last two minutes are unnecessary, and the song feels dragged on for its 7-minute runtime. In no means is it terrible, though.

Watchin' U – A. K. Paul (5/10)

Big City Life – Smerz (7.8/10)

Alternative R&B and art-pop ventures to new places on this.

Bemused - Double Virgo (6.4/10)

EL GORDO – Marilina Bertoldi (7.5/10)

Oooh, those rock guitars add a lot to the song!

Nirvana – Vintage Culture/Layla Benitez/Max Milner (7.3/10)

Nice synths and overall just a really well-made EDM song that's good despite its simplicity.

Closer - JOSHUA LAZER (6.1/10)

Die Young - Reggie Becton (7.2/10)

Chilled pace beat.

Closer To Me – edit – kokoroko (6/10)

This won't stick with me for anywhere near long.

I Know – Sheryl Crow (5/10)

Love the soft vocals, but the rest of the song was too basic to make even the most minuscule dent into what I'll be listening to in the next week.

Boys These Days - Sports Team (7.2/10)

Rock to the more higher-pitched side that catches on.

Elderberry Wine - Wednesday (7/10)

Loved the tone and the way this song was presented.

Transmuted Matter – Stereolab (5/10)

This honestly just bored me.

Crash Dummy - Joey Bada$$ (8.4/10)

Honestly, this was a great diss with lines that flowed well and stuck and something that radio could pick up and make the 2025 version of "Not Like Us".

My Town - Joey Bada$$ (8.3/10)

Not as good as his other diss track, but it's still good; it's less of a radio song and more of a brutal knock against other rappers.

WRD2MIMVA - Daylyt (8.5/10)

Great response to Joey; it has the gritty energy, the loud and clear bass and the toughness that makes it what it is.

Singles

Benson Boone - Momma Song

dearALICE - Sweet

Tom Odell - Don't Cry, Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Agnes - BALENCIAGA COVERED EYES

Kamal. - guilty

Renée Rapp - Leave Me Alone

Really strong selection this week! Agnes has made a storming comeback, and I think guilty could be Kamal's best yet.

Albums

Louise - Confessions

Estelle - Stay Alta

Confessions is a really strong album from start to finish not heard any new Estelle music in years but decided to give this new album a go and it's really upbeat and summery!

Alison Goldfrapp - Reverberotic

Barry Can't Swim - About To Begin

cell m8 - h3>rtburn. x

DJ HEARTSTRING - Staring Into The Sun

DJ Planet Express - Breathe Me In

Grum - Never Leave U

Real Lies - Shulgin

Suede - Disintegrate

X CLUB. - You're Not A Popstar

really hope that new Agnes grows as I normally love her but it's not hitting me so far

On 23/05/2025 at 22:38, Mellope said:

Marlay Park - Amble (6.9/10)

Amble is a name I've been familiar with for the past few months due to his appearances on the Irish top 50, but it's only now I've heard him, and he sounds like George Ezra with the easy guitar music that has gentle and more breezy rather than sad chord choices.

For what it's worth, Amble are actually a band!

3 minutes ago, WhoOdyssey said:

For what it's worth, Amble are actually a band!

Thanks for telling me.

This week:

The Beaches - Did I Say Too Much

Kameron Marlowe - Seventeen

Lil Tecca - OWA OWA

MC4D, Northwest Stories & The National Parks - Feel Alive

Yellowcard - Better Days

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 30.05.25 #32

Man Of The Year – Lorde (7.6/10)
Her accent doesn't come through as much on this (which I prefer), and it serves as a big improvement from "What Was That". It contains her artistic alt-pop sound, which makes her albums so strong, and if she keeps this up, then we could see the 2025 "Melodrama".

Just Keep Watching – Tate McRae (7.6/10)
Tate's currently my most streamed artist of the year, and this will extend her lead by a slight bit (which she needs as No. 2 is catching up fast!). Not only is this the best song from the F1 album, but it also has Tate's signature style; it sounds like something from "THINK LATER" but with a fine sound and diva energy coming through. It's a move that Tate's doing to solidify her place among the top pop girlies, and she's doing it well.

Easy Lover - Miley Cyrus (8.4/10)
Miley leans back into her radio-pop sound while still keeping that class which made people love her new era. The album's out today, and hearing this boogie pop-rock song really lifts the expectations for the album.

OWA OWA – Lil Tecca (5/10)
Just like "Dark Thoughts", this won't be remembered long if it peaks. This samples the classic dance sound "Owa Owa" (which is a bad sample choice) and makes it one of the main components of the song.

NOT FAIR – Leon Thomas (7.4/10)
A step up from "Mutt" that uses similar vocal effects and sounds like something off $$$4U if it was actually good and not NPC music.

In The Middle – Mt Joy/Gigi Perez (7.5/10)
Gigi takes a different route and leaves behind the formula and effects that made "Sailor Song". I will say that this is better.

This song – Conan Grey (8/10)
Quieter, beautiful and Conan's best song to date. Kinda reminds me of Beabadoobee.

Fame Is A Gun – Addison Rae (8.2/10)
WOW... Addison makes something that I like?! That's a first. Addison's brand of bubblegum pop and synths usually feels like it doesn't do enough for me, but this made me think of a less glamorous version of PinkPantheress (and I don't mean that in an insulting way); it's just quick, pleasing pop that's good for the playlist.

Holy Mountain – Obongjayar (7.9/10)
Obongjayer has such a special spot for his sound; it's a shame people only care about songs where he's a feature. Obong brings hip-hop, soul and afrobeats into this weird but amazing blend that showcases his raw talent. Love to see it!

WHIM WHAMIE – PLUTO/Sexyy Redd (0.1/10)
The original WHIM WHAMMIE was one of the very few songs that I gave a 0/10 to (now 0.1), and now there's a Sexyy Red remix?! *SIGHS* The verses cut off; Sexyy's timing is getting worse and worse each time, and then she gets on one of the worst rap songs of all time to deliver more crap. I already reviewed the original, so I am not going through that again.

Crazy For It – Rampa/Adam Port/&Me/Boys Noize (5/10)
Adam Port has left the sounds that got him his big hit in 2025, but it's not like those were good... and this isn't either.

SOLEAO - Myle Towers/Quevedo (5/10)
Spanish and Puerto Rican reggaeton that has a beat which gets old quickly and flavourless vocals.

Take Me Back – HAIM (8/10)
Every single so far has its own unique feel, with HAIM mixing harmonica with acoustic rock to create an entertaining song. I wonder how the full album will turn out!

Where Did You Go – D4vd (7.5/10)
Another great D4vd single! I was going to listen to their recent album and then went off, but now I might again… it's just not on the top of my to listen list. This was a bonus track from the album which continues the R&B sound.

Nice To Each Other – Olivia Dean (7.2/10)
Smooth and easy-to-hear pop-soul that sounds like something on her debut album. A pleasant listen, but she's not doing anything new.

Dialling In – Thom Yorke (5/10)
An eerie-sounding song that plays the eerie above the actual quality of the track so much that it just sounds like a bit of a mess in the end.

Landgrab – MAVI/Earl Sweatshirt (5/10)
After an Instagram post of the two sketched (hinting at a collaboration), they collabed.. … and it's a step down from some of the things I heard on Mavi's "Shadowboxing". Sadly, it just zooms past your memory, and even with my focus, I just remember it as a hip-hop song with added production elements.

Slow Burner – Interplanetary Criminals/Original Koffee (5/10)
Looped dance music that sounds like something you've heard before in the genre. Not worth your time.

Water Under The Bridge – Joe Jonas (5/10)
After his new solo album, Joe quickly goes back into making songs, with "Water Under The Bridge" becoming another generic attempt at creating any kind of success.

Booted Up – GELO (2/10)
Oooooh… this is not good. The weird production had such low standards that the vocals didn't work at all with them and fell extremely short of being remembered in the slightest, and the hard energy on this just falls flatter than Flat Stanley. His weakest song to date.

Lovin Myself – Ava Max (7/10)
Unfortunately, this song is getting review bombed by many accounts, which are most likely the same person, and that's giving it a higher score than it should be. I'll be the one to give my honest opinion and say it's nothing out of the blue for Ava, but it follows her usual electro-house roots that I quite enjoy. If you usually like Ava, then you may like this.

Girls Like You – Sofia Camara (8/10)
Sure, it's a little basic, but it also has a really chilled atmosphere that gives the pop song its magical feeling.

Zombie – YUNGBLUD (8/10)
This guy's blood incase record has been popping up on my feed recently; he seems like a kind guy. This sounds like Damiano David mixed with high-pitch notes on a rock and pop-punk genre beat.

Backseat – Balu Brigada (8.9/10)
Along with an album announcement, "Backseat" is a six-minute and 23-second song that starts with an upbeat energy that gives party and fast car energy with its modern sound that has "Backseat" mentioned in the background that gives the song a slightly lesser modern feel. On the second half, the song fades into this upbeat melody that gets you into a trance-like state with heel-like taps that then bring drums and an electronic funky rhythm that sounds so well blended it's INSANE. This is one of the best fades I've ever heard. It's very rare to see a song keep up like this for so long.

Mad – Martin Garrix/Lauv (5/10)
Martin is making his usual brand of dance; what else can I say?

Cops & Robbers – Sammy Virji/Skepta (8/10)
Sammy brought a bouncy beat, and Skepta brought the rap, and together they made a JAM.

Ace Trumpets – Clipse/Pusha T/No Malice (7/10)
Despite having stupid lyrics about "Yellow diamond look like peepee" (I'm not making that up), the song is still kind of a head bopper. The rap is straight in front of you, and it's all just vibes. The producer (Pharrell Williams) didn't even have to add much to the production, as the rapping by itself is just good like that.

Catch Me If You Can – KSI (7/10)
Apart from the wording and ways some things are pronounced (such as the emphasis on the words ending in "er" repeatedly), the rest of this song goes down well. KSI has an all-fire, no-tire rap session where he dominates on the verses with his quick flow. I'm sure people will hate on this anyway because it's KSI, but the production is actually like those real booming and high-pitched UK drill/rappers who have a good DJ on their side.

So Far Away – KSI (6/10)
It's like a less developed version of his song "Holiday".

Afterlife – Alex G (5/10)
Its guitar combined with Alex's male voice to make a regular song. I mean, c'mon, it seems like something Ed Sheeran would make at a stand in public live.

Whoa (Mind In Awe) (Remix) - XXXTENTACION/Juice WRLD (6.9/10)

I'm sure many people wanted these two on a song together but I'm not sure if everyone wanted this.

What3ver – Yeule (6/10)

MENOS EL CORA – Ryan Castro/Manuel Turizo (5/10)
This genre of music is mostly forgotten quickly for me, so it's not a surprise that it is again.

January 19th - Mabel (5/10)
Mabel really fell off. The things she was making in 2022 were much better; nowadays she's making music like this, which sounds like it would fit on C XOXO.

Back In My Bed – Jax Jones/MEYY/Y2J! (5/10)
Jax Jones's new brand of quicker hyperpop feels like it doesn't capture the moment but rather zooms past it.

3rd Time Lucky – AJ Tracey (7.8/10)
I'm liking what I'm hearing from this AJ Tracey guy; I have to hear more of him. He just constantly delivers emotional and real rap (along with some fun, less emotional songs), but the guy is honestly a good part of UK drill/rap; he should be bigger. This was such a beautiful tribute to his mum with cancer, and as someone who had a friend who fought cancer, this honestly touches the heart. Keep it real, AJ.

Shalalala – Cian Ducrot (6/10)
A song that's supposed to give a deep message about the environment and unity but ends up sounding like slightly corny church music.

Sunshine – D.O.D/RAHH (5.5/10)
Summer dance music that contains a pattern of repetitive phrases with a feel-good message.

Too Good To Be True - Kenzie Vois (8.1/10)

Kenzie's only new song on his latest e.p makes it a 4/4 non skip e.p.

Edited June 5Jun 5 by Mellope

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 6.06.25 #33

Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (3/10)

Tell me how Ed went from making many, many good singles that'll stick with me for years to making three songs that are forgettable. Sure, Azizam was my most streamed once, but it never really had a place in my heart… it's like a song that's good but not over the top but for some reason stuck with you. "Sapphire" goes for a mix of English and Punjabi, with Ed starting the song with a generic start and then loudly screaming "Sapphire" and then starting to rap, and if you know me, then you know I hate Ed Sheeran rapping; it's one of the most unnecessary things! It's like when Taylor Swift tried to cover Eminem's "Lose Yourself". And I've actually been hearing "Sapphire" on my feed for weeks, but it never stuck with me; in fact, it started bad, and now it's soured on me more than it already soured. It's sad seeing one of my most streamed artists stumble this badly.


Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (5.6/10)

A quick and poor attempt to make another hit song that resembles "Short N Sweet". Sabrina can never get the summer formula right, and the amount of basic choices and rehashes of older songs from Sabrina showcases this; she isn't one with the ideas. :(


Times Like These – Addison Rae (7.9/10)

What's happening?! Two good Addison songs in a row, and I never even liked her or this era. For this song Addison switches into a softer style of pop that blends her style but in a different light that reflects her talent even more! Amazing!


OMG – Tiesto/Sexyy Red (8/10)

Another song from F1: The Movie, and to my shock, this is the best one yet! I don't think Sexyy could've made this lively and energetic energy without Tiesto, but even without Tiesto, she gave a good rapping performance that sounds like it could fit in the F1 movie. If you want a new, fresh party song, then this could be for you!


God Went Crazy – Teddy Swims (8.4/10)

Is this the start of another "I've Tried Everything But Therapy" era?! Because this is beautiful. The way Teddy's smooth soul style glides easily through the easy-to-understand yet hard-hitting lyrics that capture you from the start. Teddy Swims is a REAL soul.


Lion – Little Simz/Obongjayer (8.3/10)

A collaboration that highlights the two's strengths in a rap and soul genre blend. Honestly, I'm so excited to hear the full album.


Type Dangerous – Mariah Carey (7.3/10)

Boom-bap, soul and R&B in a mix that sounds good for the dancefloor and reminds me of Beyoncé's older eras but better.


Save My Love – Marshmello/Ellie Goulding/AVAION (6/10)

This got disappointing quickly... The song had a good start and sounded like it was building up to a big, emotional hook that'll captivate you in the sound… and then it just stopped in the build-up and turned into this repetitive song that'll make you tired of it quickly. This could be something much bigger.


Dior - MK/Chrystal (6.5/10)

Despite Chrystal giving another unsatisfying vocal performance that could've said MUCH more, MK still had a nice loop that brought some fun. Overall, it was still too much of a safe move from the two, sadly.


CHROMA 010 BRILLO – BICEP (7/10)

Think of this like if Joji's beats didn't have a dreamy atmosphere and if he became a DJ (but it's actually still good.)

Want You – SPINALL/DESTIN CONRAD/JayO (7.8/10)

A really nice showcase of the Afrobeat genre that stays true to the culture while giving us a taste of the fun as well. Great song.

Summertime – SL/Knucks/Sainté (4/10)

A pointless under-two-minute track that sounds like if a male version of Ice Spice, Central Cee and a male version of Little Simz got on a song.

Touch Me Like a Gangster – Jessie Murph (8.2/10)

One of my least favourite music artists is actually making really good stuff… WOW. Sure, she's still not the best at singing, but this slaps. I haven't heard a country combination quite like this; it's fun, it's badass, and the production steers away from anything you'd hear in the country world... It kind of reminds me of Tones And I.

Tina – Pulp (5/10)

I get this is supposed to be a deeply emotional and connecting song about love, but it's just hard to connect with from how boring the song is. Pulp didn't give it their all, and I think the biggest reason is most likely that they're past their prime. (assuming they had one, as I haven't heard their older music)

Blisters & Sunburn – Sebastian Schub (6.8/10)

It's like if Mark Ambor and Shawn Mendes made a song that wasn't a happy song.

Angel – Ben Hemsley (8/10)

I actually like the bass and the upbeat summer sound, a electronic sound that I'll be saving for the beach! Love it!

FREEDOM – DAMEDAME*/Jorja Smith (6.5/10)

Jorja Smith may be a feature, but I'm still counting this as another miss by her. And the song altogether is just what Jorja has been doing recently but with a little twist, the twist where her style feels watered down.

Cruel Love – Leon Vynehall/Beau Nox (5.5/10)

Another forgettable song.

Balanced – Headie One (8/10)

Headie One makes possibly their best rap song I've heard yet; it's fast, quick and simple yet effective for a good change of mood.

Love Language – Mimi Webb (7.6/10)

FINALLY… Mimi is back on track, at least for now. "Love Language" is a chill pop song that brings back vibes from her previous album, "Amelia" (which is what I want).

Fly Or Burn – Jea Mira (7.4/10)

I want to compare this to someone, but I can't think who… not that the song is really different, but I just can't think. But hey, it's a pop song; it's nice, but nothing I'll be guaranteed to come back to.

Best For Me - Cynthia Erivo (7.4/10)

Sounds like something Ariana Grande would've made as a non-single, and that's not an insult or a compliment, just a comparison. This is emotional, and Cynthia handles that well; she continues her run of singles well.

Chameleon – Alemeda/Rachel Chinouriri (4.5/10)

Rachel has her part in this, but it doesn't do anything. She's back to making the worse/mediocre side of her music.

ALL I WANT IS YOU – The Kid Laroi (5/10)

It's like a slightly longer version of "Nights Like This". Pointless, and I honestly bet this was to recreate "Nights Like This".

RIP KP – King Princess (7.5/10)

Honestly, it really reminds me of 070 Shake; I wouldn't be surprised if this was inspired by her. If you like that more intense energy, then you may like this.

Gonna Change – Ruby Roberts (4/10)

Why did the Spotify snippet make me think this was going to be good? This is the equivalent of a dry text.

Nettles – Ethel Cain (8/10)

A big change in style from "Perverts" that launches Ethel into a less dark sound and a brighter one that still has a wonderful feeling to it.

HIDEAWAY – Switch Disco/Tones And I (4/10)

I don't think either of the two did a good job. Tones And I's voice doesn't work with the production, and Switch Disco made some really generic dance elements into something that won't be remembered in any world.

Ewww - Wohdee (5/10)

Can't remember a single second of it after it ended... another skip.

Heat – Rita Ora (5.4/10)

Rita may be starting a new era, and the first single isn't as good as some of her others from her last era; she plays it too safe.

The Little Mess You Made – The Favours/FINNEAS/Ashe (5.5/10)

I know I've heard very few songs from FINNEAS, but I still can't seem to understand his hype.

I <3 YOU - MARINA (8/10)

MARINA is a pop princess, and this is another song that proves that.

Good Looking Girl, Awful Music – AILSHA (1.5/10)

It's true that this is, in fact, awful music. Sounds glitchy.

NEEDY – Internet Girl/Lancey Foux (4/10)

What I heard felt like a blur and a mess that needs context and to be reimagined.

Fearless – PRESIDENT (7.2/10)

It's better than their last single; at least they've discovered themselves more, and the hardcore sound is displayed well.

ALL 2 U – KILLOWEN (5/10)

Quoting Killowen – "Jesus Christ, I'm not Christian, but I could've sworn I saw God last night." Uuuuuuhh… that's a line… that's a line. And for the rest, it's standard and at best has some nice beat kicks.

Incomprehensible – Big Thief (6.5/10)

A mix of neo-psychedelia and indie-pop in a mix that's overrated to have a 90 user score. This didn't give me much.

Not There Yet – LULU. (7/10)

LULU. Has a soft voice that works really well on this Afro-soul song.

Seems 2 Be – Leah Music (5/10)

Where To Look – Nilüfer Yanya (5/10)

This is the third song I've heard by Nilüfer Yanya, following her Western song and Cold Heart; this is easily the weakest of those three.

Tokyo Rain – Loaded Honey (6/10)

Sounds like it was inspired by Jungle's music.

Sweet Love – Vibe Chemistry/Debbie (5/10)

Vibe Chemistry makes a lazy song that badly highlights them as an artist.

9 Months - Alfa Mist (8.2/10)

It's like a simplified version of Mickinley Dixon's recent stuff – and I really like that brand of rap. Great stuff.

Politix – BEX (2/10)

OH MY WORD THE VOICE IS SO ANNOYING. The start reminds me of that cringe moment of the comedian saying, "I'm not confident; I'm just loud."

UPsum - Oscar #Worldpeace (5/10)

My brain memory has just been wiped of what I've heard – not memorable.

I CARE – Turnstile (5/10)

Thrillz – Azekel (5.5/10)

JUNGLE – Sigma/Stefflon Don/Yung Sabre (7.5/10)

With a loud and clear production, "Jungle" sounds like 2023's "Baddadan" with a booming drum and bass hook with electronics.

CONTROL – Frost Children (6/10)

Go Back - Gardna/Javeon (4.9/10)

A lazy few spoken sentences open the song that turns into a dance loop with some singing and drill verses that feel weak, the drill verses especially and noticeably weaker.

Payroll – SELLO (5.2/10)

Rap that weirdly samples an eagle's squawk and random women and then just has really average verses and delivery that feel stereotypical to the genre.

Fuji - Jords/Bashy/Kojey Radical (7/10)

The roughness in the voice feels purposely forced, and for that reason it doesn't feel as good when hearing it. I still like the rap though; I'm glad they didn't overcomplicate this.

Who am I? - Split Chain (6/10)

Typa – Glorilla (5.3/10)

GloRilla takes a less badass route to provide a lower and softer pitch rap that's not super soft but softer than her usual.

Sharks – Lil Wayne/Jelly Roll/Big Sean (8/10)

Wasn't expecting to like this in the slightest, but I really do. Jelly Roll was used on a really nicely placed hook, and Lil Wayne and Big Sean added great verses to make a song that didn't feel hardcore and instead took the right pace.

Here Again - Alexander Stewart (7.2/10)

It's like if Alex Warren's emotions actually were displayed better.

DON'T GO - Josh Levi (7/10)

Catchy pop music, but I think it'll take a few more listens to grow on me more.

Comin' In Cold – Bailey Zimmerman (7/10)

Bailey's country style tends to hit the bar of decency but never goes above the bar.

Dodge a Bullet – Corey Kent (6/10)

BBC – Stunna Sandy (5/10)

This isn't fun; it isn't the moment. It's just a bad attempt at creating a rap-pop song.

Bad Desire (With or Without You) – ENHYPHEN (6/10)

Stereotypical K-pop that still manages to get a sprinkle of fun out of me.

DEAD - Sudan Archives (6.3/10)

PRAY 4 – Odetari (6.3/10)

It's the same electronic and hyper formula that made his hit, but it feels weakened; it doesn't have the hype that his fans most likely want. Still not bad though.

Murda – Lil Yachty (6/10)

I mean… ok. He didn't really give up much substance, so I don't have a lot to make of this.

Freak Drill – Yung Bleu/Sukihana (4/10)

The male sounds like T-Pain, and the female sounds like she ruined it even more by providing trashy vocals.

eastside w my dogs – WHATMORE (6.5/10)

ALL IN – Ty Dolla $ign (7/10)

One of the better things I've heard from Ty.

Sirenita - Ozuna (7.2/10)

I should honestly check out more of Ozuna! I didn't understand the language, but it's all just pure vibes.

Rich Junkiez – DJ Bandz/Only The Family/Loe Shimmy/Chuckyy (2/10)

Loe Shimmy and Chuckyy on a song together is something nobody wanted to witness, and as expected, the song is slow as a snail, and everyone on it sounds so intoxicated they're talking like they can't even see straight. Do better.

TYPE SH*T – Crankdat/NGHTMRE/Duke Deuce (3/10)

This sounds like if Playboi Carti attempted a phonk-like song.

Too Much – E-40/Jason Martin (6.2/10)

This didn't do much for me.

This – Lil Kayla/Kaliii (7/10)

It's been two years since "Area Codes" was trending, and I think with good promo, this could do quite a few weeks in the US charts. The song has the spotlight energy that focuses you on the rappers, and it does that well.

Must Be Love – Eric Benét/India. Arie (7/10)

The last time I heard India.Arie (and I believe the only time) was her feature on Cat Burns "Healing", which was honestly fabulous!! And this is a soulful song that sounds like the male Givēon, but of course with an India. Arie Twist, and she provides this really smooth voice that's relaxing to listen to.

Outta Here – French Montana/Trippie Redd (4.5/10)

Wasn't the slightest bit surprised that I didn't like a song by the same guy who helped make "Genre: sadboy" soulless and depressing, but then again, are we really expecting true art from him?

Replay – Yandel/Dei V/Square House (7/10)

I will say they did something here and steered away from the stereotypical.

Diamonds – Santa Fe Klan/Ricky Ross (6/10)

Last week's as I forgot to reply - two bumper weeks!

Songs

Conan Gray - This Song

Tate McRae - Just Keep Watching

villa & NESTA - come home

Metteson - Hunger

Jordan Suaste - WHAT IM HERE FOR

Kate Nash - GERM

Ava Max - Lovin Myself

Addison Rae - Fame Is a Gun

Lorde - Man of the Year

Miley Cyrus - Easy Lover

Hunter Hayes - Around the Sun
Dean Lewis - Truth

Albums

Miley Cyrus - Something Beautiful

And this week:

Singles

The Kid LAROI - ALL I WANT IS YOU

Rita Ora - Heat

Mariah Carey - Type Dangerous

Say Now - Brick By Brick

Gryffin feat. Chance Peña - Hard Time Lover

Ed Sheeran - Sapphire

Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild

Miles Wesley - Honey

Albums

MARINA - PRINCESS OF POWER
Addison Rae - Addison

Not got round to the albums yet but especially hyped for Marina!

Oops need to catch up on last week as well.

Last week:

Singles

1-800 GIRLS - trust me

Addison Rae - Fame is a Gun

Demise Of Love - Like I Loved You

DJ_Dave & Switch Angel - Cycles

Lorde - Man Of The Year

Wet Leg - CPR

Zanias - Cataclysm

Album

Miley Cyrus - Something Beautiful

This week:

Singles

BICEP - CHROMA 010 BRILLO

Big Thief - Incomprehensible

Ethel Cain - Nettles

Gwenno - Y Gath

Leon Vynehall & Beau Nox - Cruel Love

Nilüfer Yanya - Where to Look

Album

Addison Rae - Addison

Additions this week and last -

Harpy - Last Time

Panic Shack - Thelma & Louise

MANORS - Gatekeeper

Creeper - Headstones

Avatar - Captain Goat

PROJECTOR - Collision

Wet Leg - CPR

BABYMETAL & Slaughter to Prevail - Song 3

Pop WIll Eat Itself - Bruiser

Calva Louise - Impeccable

LEMONSUCKRS - HEAT

Veletine - Just This Once

Suede - Disintegrate

Saved this week:

Bailey Zimmerman - Comin' In Cold

Creeper - Headstones

Ed Sheeran - Sapphire

Hot Mulligan - And a Big Load

Jessie Murph - Touch Me Like a Gangster

Lil Wayne (feat. mgk & Kodak Black) - Alone In The Studio

Lil Wayne (feat. Jelly Roll & Big Sean) - Sharks

Molly Tuttle - That's Gonna Leave a Mark

Rascal Flatts & Lzzy Hale - Life Is A Highway
Wunderhorse - The Rope

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 13.06.25 #34

Suzanne - Mark Ronson/RAYE (5.5/10)

I've defended and loved RAYE a lot, but I honestly can't defend this… it just feels so simple in so many aspects. There's no part that gets you hooked or excited more, nor is there anything at all that goes out of the ordinary. It goes for a more old, soulful sound that feels overused.

Everything Goes With Blue – Tyla (4/10)

After the Smurfs movie gave us one of the worst songs of the year and stained the name of Rihanna, they come back with another big improvement but still not good enough. The problem is that all these Smurf songs feel manufactured for a children's audience and not authentic songs by the artist. This movie soundtrack has got to be the worst album of 2025.

Midnight Sun – Zara Larsson (7.3/10)

After hearing Zara Larsson's last attempt at making something fun, I wasn't really impressed, so to see her take a break from a noise that makes us think of JoJo Siwa is not only refreshing but frankly necessary to score a hit. "Midnight Sun" feels a bit… let's say "unbranded". It's not like this hasn't been done before; it's a song about love on a summer's day, and seeing MNEK credited as a producer is disappointing because I know he can do a lot more than this. Now, negatives aside, this is still quite fun. It's like the feeling that her David Guetta collaboration "On My Love" gives you, but with less of that free feeling, so a slight step down. Also, seeing the break between Zara's albums (3 years), it's shocking to see an album! announcement only a year later!

The Contract – Twenty One Pilots (6.4/10)

The first single from TOP's upcoming album, and after hearing "Clancy" for the first time a few weeks ago, it's safe to say there was definitely some excitement in me for this. Did they deliver? Honestly, this could've been much better. It feels like they're trying to give us something new with adding a brand of electronics on top of a slightly changed rock-pop formula. I've heard better from them; this doesn't hit the mark of approval for me.

Holy Blindfold – Chris Brown (6.5/10)

Probably wasn't the best time to drop music, but still. This song is simple; it's Chris Brown, and I haven't heard much of him, but from the stuff I've heard from him, this doesn't impress me much more.

Won't Stop – Gunna (7/10)

Gonna adds his previous collaborator Turbo on the team in "Won't Stop", where he goes against criticism and says he'll continue; it's definitely a lot clearer than his last stuff.

Underdog – Roddy Ricch/F1 The Album (8.6/10)

We continue from another song in the run-up to F1: The Album, AND THIS IS THE BEST ONE I'VE HEARD YET!! The flow, the pace and the tone are so smooth that the whole song has an aura all around it. Must listen.

West Life - AJ Tracey (7.1/10)

AJ Tracey gets yet another green because he is one of my favourite UK rappers. It's smooth & has his classic energy.

Documents – Slick Rick/Nas (7.7/10)

"Documents" is the 10th track off Slick Rick's new album "VICTORY". And it has a feature from the well-loved creator of "Illmatic", Nas. The two have good rapport and successfully deliver a sound that feels like it could do some things for the US rap scene. It's not falling short of the well-thought tag.

Figures On The Wall – MOIO (8.2/10)

This song is a reason to keep living life; stuff like this brings a tear to your eye. Now, the Web doesn't have a floodload of information on this release, but we don't need that. All that matters here is the connection; I wish the connection had been able to be interpreted better and the meaning didn't feel blurred and hard to find. But I'll take this.

R&P – LD/Headie One (8.1/10)

This is the first song I've heard from LD and the best song I've heard from Headie One. If you've heard UK rap/drill, you could've seen this coming from a mile away, but that doesn't mean the song still doesn't hit hard. The verses are speedy, on point and precise. They really went over the bar.

LAST MAN STANDING - Blusher (6/10)

It's just really boring.

Westmoreland - Joe Armon-Jones/Asheber (6.4/10)

Faithless – Lewis Fitzgerald (7.3/10)

Guitar pop with a upbeat chord progression and a life message. Lewis plays the part of the song really well; I enjoyed it.

Comedown – Henry Moodie (6.9/10)

I miss the days of "drunk text".

Folded – Kehlani (7/10)

Surely this had to be inspired by Tyla; in fact, if you like Tyla, then this'll be right up your alley. It has a slow and easy pitch that feels right.

When I Get Home – 4Batz/Wale (7.9/10)

Who's out here calling Batz repetitive? The slow and easy energy hits every song, just as good but in a different way. Love it.

Miscalculations – Ellie Dixon (6.9/10)

A little basic pop but not the worst thing.

In My Head – Mae Muller (4/10)

Genuinely one of the most uninteresting and generic artists on planet Earth.

Midnight Calls – Debbie (7.1/10)

Stay Gold – Jax Jones/Ado (7/10)

Finally, Jax Jones made a good song and stopped his slide into the abyss of crappy music artists. From Beyblade X (assuming that's an anime show based on the cover), this song is repetitive but in an earworm way that gets stuck in your head. It won't get a load of replays, but a few returns to this wouldn't hurt.

Plasticine – James Marriott (6/10)

A Better World – David Guetta/Cédric Gervais (7.6/10)

A rare moment where David makes something that actually brings back the fun summer feeling and really captivates you. At least we have this back for a little bit.

TATTOOS & U – Iann Dior (8.4/10)

Just under two minutes of straight-to-the-point upbeat pop that should really be picked up by social media. Give this more attention!

Call Me When You Need Me – Highasakite (6.6/10)

Kintsugi – Ella Eyre (7.3/10)

Did I miss something?? How did Ella go from "Deep Down" to this? Well, this is still pretty cool; it would do well in a bold perfume advert.

TV Show – April (4/10)

Nothing about this was interesting.

When my wings are cut off – daine (6/10)

Distant Strangers – ONEFOUR/The Kid Laroi/Imogen Heap (4.6/10)

It's a reimagined and remixed version of Imogen Heap's "Headlock" that adds rap while using some of the same flow. Overall, though, it's just a cheap remix.

ART – Nemzzz/Latto (6/10)

Nemzzz made this a lot better; I feel his style is easier to listen to, so him being on this helped.

Geezer - Kevin Abstract/Dominic Fike (6/10)

It won't be remembered long.

WASSUP – Joey Valance & Brae/JPEGMAFIA (4/10)

After hearing a lot of Joey Valance's "No Hands" album, I had a bad view of them, and this is like the things on "No Hands". Cringe, pointless and a blip of new music Friday that will be forgotton.

Chargie – Alesha Dixon/Tom Moutchi (8/10)

This is how you do it. This reminded me of if Tate McRae's intense feeling was merged with Tyla into a dancefloor hit. Amazing.

Sound & Light – Alison Goldfrapp (8.4/10)

Wow, Alison just keeps on delivering. I've really got to check out more of her music. This reminds me of Kylie Minogue but with a warm summer feeling that gives a similar feeling to nostalgia; my brain loves this.

Sweet – Badger/Chelsea Grimes (7.2/10)

It's like a better version of Tommy And Piri.

Burna - Jessy Blakemore (8.4/10)

This is like Cat Burns, and as someone who loves Cat, this is a massive win.

Aren't I Good For You – Yazmin Lacey (6/10)

It's like if Jorja Smith and Olivia Dean got on a song together.

Summer 17 - Elijah Waters/Jeshi (6/10)

SUCKERPUNCH – All Time Low (7/10)

It starts by sounding like a male version of Lady Gaga if she did a pop-rock song and then goes into a sound that fits upbeat country a little more. And it all sounds well made.

Anxiety – Spotify Singles – Nova Twins (1.1/10)

A TERRIBLE cover of Doechii's "Anxiety" that tries to be something different by adding rock and stronger sounds but instead only sounds harsher on the ears.

Aftersun - Jessica Winter (7/10)

Sick n Tired – Cash Cobain/OnlyHeaven (3.4/10)

I don't know what to think of this… it's so slow that it sounds, on one hand, bad, but on the other hand, the slowness has good qualities. Either way, the feature still ruined it by jumping in and delivering a sound like Sexyy Red and then started singing despite sounding awful as a singer.

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait – Skream & Benga (5/10)

What was the point of this? Repeated nonsense.

My takers from last week:

Songs

Raffi Maxwell - The First Time

Maria Sur - Is It Love

Alex Spencer - Where Do We Go from Here?

Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun

ONEFOUR, The Kid LAROI & Imogen Heap - Distant Strangers

Alesha Dixon feat. Tom Moutchi - Chargie

Albums

Alex Spencer - Where Do We Go from Here? - EP

Hot Milk - The American Machine

The Molotovs - Today's Gonna Be Our Day

Dinosaur Pile Up - Sick of Being Down

Muse - Unravelling

This week:

Dylan Marlowe - Storyville

Lola Young - Not Like That Anymore
Muse - Unravelling

Offset & JID - Bodies

WILD - Sitting On Top Of The World

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 20.06.25 #35

Bonde Do Brunão - Bruno Mars (0.9/10)

2025 has been such a bad year for Bruno Mars, and to make it worse, he drops a 57-second song, which I heard somewhere a couple of months back. In the song he's speaking/singing in a very strange way, and the production on this sounds like it's made for a kids waterpark advert. It's also so cheesy.

Hammer – Lorde (7.3/10)

Her accent felt like it was going to flood through, but thankfully it didn't because I think it makes the songs worse. "Hammer" is from Lorde's upcoming album "Virgin" and continues the alt-pop with artistic values. The song talks about love and identity and gives the song the meaning it feels like it needs. Hopefully the rest of "Virgin" can at least be as good as this.

All Gas No Brakes – Teddy Swims/BigXthaPlug (6.4/10)

Rap artists shouldn't have a place on Teddy's music! Ever since he started getting them on his songs, his music never felt the same… it's lost the magical feeling it used to have, and whatever formula he uses is not here. It's just a simple soul that doesn't satisfy.

We Never Dated - Sombr (7.4/10)

I liked Sombr's trendy music, but I never really came back to it (despite feeling that maybe I might), and this song actually makes me want to hear more of him. It has that emotional and gripping sound that his popular songs have, and if anything, this shows that he hasn't lost his shine. And for what it is, it's also pretty memorable indie rock.

Drive – Ed Sheeran/F1: The Album (7.6/10)

Ed Sheeran making rock music was not on my 2025 bingo card, but I'm still very thankful it happened. I've heard a lot of Ed, and this is probably the most different thing we'll get out of him; the guitars have gone all out to give a fiery sound that even keeps up in the hook that Ed very well matches. Great.

Mr Electric Blue – Benson Boone (7.1/10)

It's like "Mystical Magical" but if it didn't carry a whole hate train on the internet. The intense buildup tone on "Watch the way you talk to me" really adds up to the full kick in the hook. And the way it goes into a summer pop song is lovely.

GUILT TRIPPIN – Central Cee/Sexyy Red (5/10)

Sexyy Red keeps getting collaborations left and right, and most don't matter in the slightest. It's just speed-run cheap music to try and get a hit single. In this song Central and Sexyy give their exact same performance and a weak rap hook that fails to impress in the slightest.

Not Like That Anymore - Lola Young (4.1/10)

What a downgrade from "One Thing". The emphasis she puts on the swears feels like she's running out of oxygen. And what even is the lyric "I like a dopamine hit more than a fat kid loves cake"? There's at least five writing credits on this song, and that's all you could come up with? Goodness. Let's hope the full album is better than her Temu version.

Rein Me In – Sam Fender/Olivia Dean (6.5/10)

This is a new version of Sam Fender's "Rein Me In" from his early 2025 album "People Watching". I honestly think Olivia's verse was not needed, and my opinion on this won't make me come back to the song.

Close To You – PinkPantheress (6/10)

After the release of her mixtape, "Fancy That", she's already back to her hyperpop dance elements with a under two-minute song that displays nothing new. Waste of time.

ATTENTION! – Kesha/Slayyyter/Rose Grey (8/10)

"Big comeback like Jesus' resurrection" Your singles haven't even cracked the top 40, but ok. Despite what I just said, this is actually a good song. I've been liking Rose Grey for a while now, with her recent album making me curious for what's next. And she gives us Jade's "It Girl" if it was actually good. With the loud and proud diva energy and the bass blasting to make a club sound, it sure is amazing.

All Over Me – Haim (6/10)

I'm totally forgetting this, lacks. The singles for Haim have been all over the place recently.

COL4 BODY – Aitch/Tiggs Da Author (7.1/10)

Aitch is trying new things on this, even adding parts of other genres.

Mr Cool – Kenya Grace (7/10)

She finally returns after her album "Aftertaste", and Kenya still has the smooth and light sound that elevates her music into a good score. If it felt a little more magical, I would've liked it more, but I'll take this.

Gabriela – KATSEYE (7.2/10)

Think of everything that their first single "Gnarly" was, and now think of the opposite of each of those elements. This song is softer; it's not cringe, and it actually takes the time in the beat to form a sweet pop song. Think of it like Mae Muller if she were good.

Plastic Box – Jade (4/10)

The simplicity isn't sweet; it's just straight down to the basics, with Jade feeling lacking in character. Just like in her other songs, it just doesn't hit the mark of even "alright". I fear this album will contend for worst album of 2025...

No Time To Talk – Jonas Brothers (5.4/10)

I don't get how people can listen to pop that makes no changes or a group that makes no effort to do anything new. This is exactly what they've always been making.

Remember – BAMBII/Ravyn Lenae/Scrufizzer (7/10)

Ravyn is never one to try and appeal to typical pushed-out pop, so something like an interesting mix is expected.

Victory Lap – Fred Again../Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax (6.3/10)

Fred Again's style wasn't shown that well on this, and it felt like the song swung in more of Skepta's style with the intense rap beat.

Bodies – Offset/JID (7/10)

Their flow was nice, and the beat was nice, but everything felt just "nice" for me, nothing more. Maybe a good song for the night out, though.

Outside – Cardi B (7.7/10)

Cardi B makes a radio-trap song with the perfect level of bounce in the bass and fiery, unapologetic vocals.

HOW DOES IT FEEL? - The Kid LAROI (7/10)

You know what? I actually like a song by this guy. The vocals going a little into whispers with the funky, disco-like sound mixed with a slow yet moving feel... it's definitely something that could do something if promoted correctly.

Papasito - Karol G (7.2/10)

High On Me – Rossi/Jazzy (5.9/10)

Jazzy is someone I can rely on to continue to give me electronic dance and house music that doesn't sound like the typical stereotypes of the genre. And with this, it's not my cup of tea, but it's certainly not bad.

Ghosts – YUNGBLUD (6.5/10)

A step down from "Zombie".

NOBU – SHY FX/KINGH (5/10)

Drum and bass with a thump and kick. My only problem is that the song doesn't feel like it goes above in any parts of the song.

Easy – JACOTÉNE (7.1/10)

Wait So Long – Swedish House Mafia (7/10)

Sounds like it has its style while maintaining a radio sound.

Bad – Dylan (7.1/10)

Feel It – Protoje (7.2/10)

Smooth reggae music.

The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station – CMAT (6.6/10)

After hearing CMAT's UK charting song "Take a Sexy Picture Of Me", this is now the 2nd thing I've heard from them. It's definitely not as good as "TASPOF", but it follows a similar pattern of alternative indie-pop while having differences, and it's alright. People believe this track is a diss to Jamie Oliver.

YOLO – Horsegirl (6.8/10)

I'm usually not into the fast hyperpop of modern day, but I'll make an exception for this.

OOH – SOPHIE (7.8/10)

I've honestly never liked SOPHIE; in fact, she was one of my least favourite artists. But I think this is definitely better; going slower while having the resemblance of her signature sound worked well.

iPod Touch – Ninajirachi (6/10)

Uninteresting.

Anything – Skeete (6/10)

The vocals remind me of Drake, and that's not a good thing. The rest of the song sounds like TikTok dance-rap with expected producer cuts.

We Don't Have To (Clothes Off) - Symmetrik/BL3SS/GRACE BRIDIE (5/10)

Hold You – Jasper Tygner (4.9/10)

Return Of The Sharp Heads – Baxter Dury/Jgrrey (7/10)

Wahoo – Gen And The Degenerates (7.6/10)

Exciting and has a nice swing to it.

Lights Out - Goddard./Glacier Baby (7.5/10)

One of Goddard's best songs! It's more than slop; it has quality in every part!

Sonny Fodera - Deed0t (6.7/10)

The vocal autotune is annoying, but the rest of the song is good.

6 Months Later – Megan Moroney (5.2/10)

This is honestly really like Lainey Wilson, but a bit worse. But overall it's the same country composition you've heard other places; it doesn't matter.

You Still Got It - Brett Young (5.7/10)

Typical American country.

Back of the club – kwn (4/10)

This never needed to be four minutes and thirty seconds; to be that long, it needs an actual better hook rather than this slow mumble.

Boujee Baby – JayDon/ZEDDY WILL (6.4/10)

Pop-rap that has a bigger social media appeal than experimental appeal.

Sycamore Tree – Khamari (5/10)

Not much needs to be said about this apart from boring.

New Country – Noah Cyrus/Blake Shelton (3.7/10)

More Western music that we've heard before. *sighs*

Universidad – TINI/Beéle (5.5/10)

1,000,000 Reasons Why - Brandon Lake (6.5/10)

Better Christian music that's only slightly typical. Jesus would probably be proud.

El Malo – Xavi (6/10)

The guitar on this is weirdly played, but I actually like it. And the mix with Spanish music is unique, but I don't hate it.

Wipe Your Tears – Sam Austin (6.5/10)

Ever since his UK charting appearance, I've been hyped for what's next, and this takes a whispering beat with kick-ins that remind me of a club mix. Definitely not as good as what he made before.

Where To Start – Wale (6.2/10)

Next To You – Erykah Badu/The Alchemist (5.4/10)

Waste Time – midwxst (7.5/10)

From Midwxsts's new album "Archangel", "Waste Time" is the 3rd song on it and has a correctly placed sound with tuning that doesn't feel overproduced and instead gives the song a unique feel.

Voices – Gucci Mane (3.6/10)

This type of rap is the equivalent of Skibidi Toilet TikTok brainrot. It's not healthy.

Psycho - Gucci Mane (3/10)

Excuse Me – PLUTO (2/10)

There's a tendency for there to be a new female rapper every single year who I just HATE. Ice Spice, Sexyy Redd and now 2025 is PLUTO. This song is under two minutes and has noises equivalent to moans; the production is just a basic rap loop with the "rapper" not even being able to rap properly. I'm shocked how "Whim Whammie" got into the US top 100; let's just hope