There's an unspoken code that charts the path to success in the pop world. The songs should espouse escapism, the performances need to titillate and the singers are encouraged to be larger than life. However, Norway’s Sigrid has embarked on a very different course. Taking the stage at Coachella 2018, the 21-year-old songstress delivered a high-energy performance highlighting her raw talent with songs...

Fridays can be overwhelming for pop fans. Every week you're bombarded with a glut of new music, which can lead to ear candy falling through the cracks. I'm hoping to prevent that tragic scenario with The Drop — a cheat sheet to get you through New Music Friday. By now, you've probably heard Taylor Swift & Sugarland's perky "Babe" and hopefully checked out Kylie Minogue's Spanglish remix of "Stop...

Avicii, the Swedish DJ behind 2013's "Wake Me Up" and last year's Rita Ora-assisted "Without You," was found dead today (April 20). The artist, real name Tim Bergling, was 28. His publicist Diana Baron confirmed the news and released a statement requesting privacy for his family at this time. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii," she said. "He...

Kylie Minogue's Golden era is full of surprises. Just when you thought the Aussie pop icon had settled into country-pop, she switches lanes again — experimenting with Latin music on a new remix of "Stop Me From Falling." The idea of blending those genres is a little unorthodox, but it works. Shockingly well. Gente De Zona deserves a lot of credit. The Cuban duo imbues the song with new energy, which...

The first Saturday of Coachella, 2018 was historic. Hyped newcomers like BROCKHAMPTON and Chloe x Halle made their festival debuts in tents scattered around the Empire Polo Club, while Beyoncé rocked the main stage with an already-legendary performance. Another highlight took place in the blazing afternoon sun when Marian Hill turned the Outdoor Theatre into a day party with a high-energy set that...

The day has finally arrived! After weeks of anticipation, Ariana Grande is officially kickstarting a new era with the release of her single "No Tears Left To Cry." The track touches down today (April 20) and is likely to dominate the charts through the summer. Boasting an empowering message about overcoming heartbreak, the pop princess hits all the right notes. Opening with an aural production and...

Coachella 2018 was already being referred to as Beychella before Beyonce performed, but the rebrand became official and everlasting in the wake of her history-making set. Queen Bey's influence was not limited to the main stage, however. Chloe x Halle, two incredible artists signed to her Parkwood Entertainment imprint, made their festival debut in the Mojave Tent earlier that day (April 14) and stunned...

Bishop Briggs' "River" sounded brilliantly out of place on the EDM-drenched radio airwaves of 2016. With its raspy vocal and crunching production, the gutsy rock anthem was defiantly off-trend. Which is probably why it left such a lasting impression and still lives on today — recently returning to the iTunes top 20 after a surprise TV performance. (But more about that later). Since then, the 25-year-old...

Since making her Coachella debut as a relative unknown in 2015, MØ has established herself as one of the most creative forces in pop music. Whether she's featuring on chart-conquering bangers (Major Lazer's "Lean On" and "Cold Water") or dropping her own immaculate bops, the Danish diva always takes a fresh and innovative approach. That willingness to experiment is particularly apparent on 2017 EP,...

Beyoncé elevated performance art to new heights on Saturday night (April 14) at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The first headlining set by a black woman at Coachella was also the best in the event's 19-year history — and arguably the finest festival performance of all time. The New York Times called it the most "meaningful, absorbing, forceful and radical performance by an American musician...

Scandinavia is a world-renowned incubator of pop stars, but few arrived as fully formed and original as AURORA. The 21-year-old welcomed us into her weird and wonderful world on debut LP, All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend — a deeply introspective album that also felt vast, evoking images of snowy plains and dark forests. While the rising star's music has a wintery edge, it's also the perfect...

All signs point to Christina Aguilera releasing new music this year. Five years have passed since the "Genie In A Bottle" icon dropped Lotus, and fans are thirsting for her next masterpiece. While a couple of tidbits about the project have been revealed, Xtina is yet to make an official announcement. To be fair, she hasn't exactly been in hiding — partnering with Oreos for an iconic commercial, releasing...

Keiynan Lonsdale is soaring high in 2018. The 26-year-old musician, actor and dancer plays a role in the blockbuster coming of age film Love, Simon. Playing the character Bram, he is one of several potential romantic leads in the project, which stars the likes of Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford. Along with other acting projects including a starring role in The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, he...

Hayley Kiyoko has come a long way since recording her debut EP in her parents' basement. The 27-year-old's sound started to crystallize on The Other Side Of Paradise and was fully formed by the time Citrine dropped in 2016. The breakout star picks up where she left off on Expectations (out now), but takes it even further — delivering bigger hooks and chunkier beats, without skimping on the emotional...