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Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation

Pop Magazine — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:18:07 +0000

Pop music icon Miley Cyrus has released her highly-anticipated seventh studio album, “Endless Summer Vacation”. At age 30, the former teen actress has arrived at the pinnacle of stardom, setting new global streaming records and topping the charts in many countries around the world with the album’s ubiquitous lead single, “Flowers”. Not only this brilliant hit song, but her whole album has received high praise from critics and fans alike, and rightfully so. “Endless Summer Vacation” is Miley Cyrus at her best as she’s genuinely reflecting on her life with all its ups and downs. On this record she’s limelight Miley just as much as she’s the young woman coping with personal moments of heartbreak and loneliness. For more info and a peek at the sexy visuals in her “Flowers” music video, go to mileycyrus.com

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Pink – Trustfall

Pop Magazine — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:11:21 +0000

Pop rock superstar Pink has published her ninth solo studio album, entitled “Trustfall”. The three-time Grammy Award winner has sold over 60 million LPs and 75 million singles worldwide since her first song was released in early 2000. Pink’s new album opens with “When I Get There”, written in honor of her late father, followed by title track “Trustfall”. However, the album begins rather weak and skipping the first four songs will get you straight to the better part. “Kids In Love” featuring First Aid Kit and the lead single “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” steer the record in the right direction, yet you’ll have to wait for the last two tracks, “Our Song” and “Just Say I’m Sorry” featuring Chris Stapleton, to get to the highlights of this 13-track album. Pink will embark on world tour in June 2023, with a second leg of the tour scheduled to start in February 2024. For more info go to pinkspage.com

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Ava Max – Diamonds & Dancefloors

Pop Magazine — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:57:11 +0000

“Diamonds & Dancefloors”, the sophomore album by dance-pop star Ava Max, is out now. The follow-up to her Platinum-certified debut LP “Heaven & Hell” comes with a number of bangers for the dance club, but the new collection of songs can’t compete with her hit-filled record from 2020. Canadian musician Cirkut returns as the main producer for “Diamonds & Dancefloors” and Madison Love was re-recruited as co-writer together with songwriters like Michael Pollack, Melanie Fontana, Caroline Ailin, and others. Ava Max opens her 14-track album with the single “Million Dollar Baby”, setting the mood for the musical vibe and lyrical theme of the entire project. Other noteworthy songs are “One Of Us”, “Cold As Ice”, “Ghost”, and title track “Diamonds & Dancefloors”. For more info, including upcoming shows, go to avamax.com

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First Aid Kit – Palomino

Pop Magazine — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:41:08 +0000

Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit has released their fifth studio album, “Palomino”. Sisters Klara and Johanna deliver the new LP at the end of a year that started with the tenth anniversary concert of their stellar sophomore album “The Lion’s Roar” and the introduction of a new band which includes their brothers Gabriel and Johannes. “Palomino” opens with the uptempo song “Out Of My Head” followed by the album’s heart-unburdening lead single, called “Angel”. The absolute highlight of this record is the song “Nobody Knows”, a masterpiece of brilliant vocal harmonies and beautiful instrumentation. For more info, including dates of First Aid Kit’s current UK tour, as well as next year’s European and North American tours, go to firstaidkitband.com

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The Big Moon – Here Is Everything

Pop Magazine — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:05:12 +0000

“Here Is Everything”, the third studio album by British rock band The Big Moon, has been released. The all-female group was formed by frontwoman Juliette Jackson in 2014 and three years later the debut LP “Love In The 4th Dimension” came out, receiving critical acclaim for its nostalgic indie rock vibe and emotional exuberance. True to the formula, The Big Moon return with a new collection of emotive songs after Jackson’s pregnancy and first experiences as a mother. The lead single “Wide Eyes” comes with a brilliant music video where you can learn a plenitude of creative handshakes. “Here Is Everything” also includes the singles “Trouble” and “This Love”, plus other noteworthy songs like “Suckerpunch” and “Satellites”.

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Beth – Get To Know Me

Pop Magazine — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:25:06 +0000

Soul singer-songwriter Beth has released her sophomore album, “Get To Know Me”. Born and raised in Detroit, the daughter of The Funk Brothers pianist Johnny Griffith has been touring the world as a background singer for Anita Baker and Kem before she launched her solo career. In 2017, Beth released her debut album, “Free”, and two years later she became a contestant in season 16 of America’s popular singing competition The Voice. Her new album is a testament to her vocal skills and love for 90s R&B music. With songs like “Let Me Be” and “Over U”, Beth and producer Marcus Devine bring back the vibe of the R&B heydays. The banging lead single “Got Next” features former D12 member Swifty McVay with a smashing rap verse. “Get To Know Me” is a confident and empowering record for the true R&B fan. For more info go to bethalwayssings.com

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The Rasmus – Rise

Pop Magazine — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:45:11 +0000

Finnish rock band The Rasmus has released their tenth studio album, entitled “Rise”. The group from Helsinki formed in 1994 when the band members were still in high school. The Rasmus went on to sell over five million records worldwide, fueled primarily by their international smash hit “In The Shadows”, the lead single off their 2003 album “Dead Letters”. Their new album features the lead single “Jezebel”, a song that The Rasmus performed at the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this year, representing Finland in Europe’s most prestigious singing competition. Additional singles are title track “Rise” as well as “Live And Never Die”. For more info, including tour dates, go to therasmus.com

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Vinyl Floor – Funhouse Mirror

Pop Magazine — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:37:14 +0000

“Funhouse Mirror”, the fifth full-length album by Danish rock band Vinyl Floor, is available now. Vinyl Floor, formed in 2007 by two brothers from Copenhagen, deliver melodic rock inspired primarily by British bands of the 60s and 70s. The Pedersen brothers, who share lead vocal duties, also played most instruments on the record, with additional contributions by Rasmus Bruun (guitar, bass), Bebe Risenfors (trumpet, saxophone, flute, and more), Rob Stoner (bass), and Christian Ellegaard (violin, viola, cello). “Funhouse Mirror” comes with a warm vintage sound created together with Swedish producer Emil Isaksson. Most of the lyrics, written during the lockdown when the pandemic was limiting live shows and touring opportunities, touch on themes surrounding the state of our world today. Listen to songs like “Clock With No Hands”, “Dear Apollon”, or title track “Funhouse Mirror” and enjoy the beautifully crafted sounds of Vinyl Floor.

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Heather Nova – Other Shores

Pop Magazine — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:05:47 +0000

Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova has released her eleventh studio album, entitled “Other Shores”. A 13-track covers album featuring intimate renditions of well-known tunes. The 55-year-old musician delivers this collection of songs with sparse production, just her soothing vocals over stripped-back instrumentation. “Other Shores” is a record of perfectly refreshing simplicity. Nova opens the album with Foreigner’s 1981 synth-pop hit “Waiting For A Girl Like You” followed by the Bee Gees’ 1977 disco banger “Stayin’ Alive”, making both songs her own in beautiful acoustic versions. It’s amazing how she flips Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” from party track to acoustic ballad with nothing more than cello and guitar to accompany her vocals. Neil Young’s “Like A Hurricane” and Michael Kiwanuka’s “Cold Little Heart” also get the acoustic treatment from Heather Nova. She will be on European tour in October and November. For more info go to heathernova.com

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Hayley Kiyoko – Panorama

Pop Magazine — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:48:41 +0000

“Panorama”, the sophomore LP by recording artist and actress Hayley Kiyoko, is out now. The 31-year-old singer-songwriter from Los Angeles returns with a collection of songs way better than her lackluster debut, 2018’s “Expectations”. Kiyoko’s new release has hit potential. With songs like “For The Girls”, “Found My Friends”, and “Chance”, the album includes three singles to recharge your pop music playlist. Other noteworthy tracks, like the sexy “Deep In The Woods” and the beautiful “Forever” featuring Johnny Rain, round off the listening experience. Together with Lauv, Hayley Kiyoko will be touring the United States and Canada through August and September.

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