Lizzo Makes a Good Song Even Better, BTS Are in Love, and J. Lo Goes Yeehaw
Yes, with luv: BTS feat. Halsey, “Boy With Luv” - I am genuinely concerned with how many times I’m going to listen to…
J. Lo Has Pretty Good Medicine, Aventura Returns, and BLACKPINK Makes Stadium Music
Hell yes: BLACKPINK, “Kill This Love” (video) - In a pop music universe populated with the soft and sad stylings of a…
Lizzo and Missy Elliott Pay Homage to Thick Thighs, Post Malone Doesn't Wow, and Becky G Is Back
Oh hell friggin’ yeah: Lizzo ft. Missy Elliott, “Tempo” - Lizzo continues her streak of putting out ridiculously good…
Carly Rae Jepsen Goes Full-On Cat Lady, Iggy Azalea Falls Flat, and Selena Gomez Snores
Yeah: Carly Rae Jepsen, “Now That I Found You” (video) - This peculiar video stars one cat as the object of Carly’s…
Mariah Carey Brings Glamour to the NYC Subway, Louis Tomlinson Mourns, and New Maren Morris
Y: Mariah Carey, “A No No” (video) - This video looks like a giant bag of cotton candy exploded in a subway car and…
Solange Embodies Effortless Cool, Carly Rae Jepsen's Passable and A Star Is Born Again
Y: Ellie Goulding, “Flux” - As far as ascending, sentimental piano pop ballads go, I was not expecting greatness from…
Bebe Rexha Is No Provocateur, Kehlani Is a Force, and O-Town and the Bachelor Team Up
No: Bebe Rexha, “Last Hurrah” (music video) - Last week my colleague Ashley Reese compared the chorus of Rexha’s…
Avril Lavigne and Nicki Minaj Rally for Blondes, Cardi B and Bruno Mars Please Us
Hell No: Avril Lavigne ft. Nicki Minaj, “Dumb Blonde” - In addition to simply being “Hollaback Girl” rewritten for a…
Ariana Grande's a Mess, Cuco's Polished, and MARINA Enters a New Era
It’s a no from me: Ariana Grande, “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” - All good things must come to end and…
Billie Eilish Buries a Friend, Nicki Minaj Is Bored, and Luis Fonsi Evolves
Yeah, okay: Billie Eilish, “bury a friend” - The last time I reviewed a Billie Eilish track for this site (“Lovely” ft.…
Weezer Is Unlistenable But Maren Morris Delights
Close, but no: Julia Michaels, “Anxiety” feat. Selena Gomez - Right off the bat, Julia Michaels tries too hard on this…
Cardi B Creates a Twerk Haven, and Ariana Grande Finds Happiness in Spending
Yes, but do not watch this at work: City Girls, “Twerk,” feat. Cardi B (video) - Ass appreciation is the obvious…
Soon Everyone From Every Reality Show Ever Will Be on The Challenge
In recent seasons, The Challenge, MTV’s dramatic physical slash mental competition series, began to court contestants…
Normani and Sam Smith Wanna Dance With Strangers, and Bhad Bhabie (Sorry) Does It Again
Overall yes, with a couple of caveats: Sam Smith and Normani, “Dancing With a Stranger” – I haven’t stopped listening…
Lizzo Makes Us Happy, and Backstreet (Dadstreet?) Still Has a Place in Our Hearts
Yes, incredible: Lizzo, “Juice” (video) - I can’t help that I’m easily swayed by ’80s aesthetics, especially when it’s…
Fa La La La La, Here's a Survey of New Christmas Music Good and Bad
Y: Swae Lee, “Christmas at Swae’s” - Last year, Swae Lee from the duo Rae Sremmurd, released a tiny clip on social…
Pitbull Samples Toto's 'Africa' (Yes), and Ariana Grande Slows It Down on 'Imagine'
Sure: Pitbull, “Ocean to Ocean,” feat. Rhea - On paper, the concept of this song is a travesty. Why is Pitbull sampling…