It's an understatement to say the first quarter of 2020 has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions. Seriously I'd like to request a refund on my time. However, while we're all locked in our homes practicing social distancing, we can blessedly escape into memories of happier times. For instance, we can revisit the start of the last decade and the music that was popular then. 2010 was an interesting...

In this franchise, we look back on songs that deserved a little more love and attention.Luck was not on Christina Aguilera's side in 2010. That's the year the L.O.T.U.S. (short for Legend of the United States, obviously) dropped an ahead-of-its-time album that got paid literal dust. Yes, I'm talking about Bionic. After revisiting the Roaring Twenties on Back To Basics, Xtina said goodbye to her Baby...

Selena Gomez is a class act. Today (April 6), the pop star announced that she's releasing a deluxe edition of Rare that will double as a fund-raising initiative for COVID-19 relief. Selena began by revealing the stylish cover art and pre-order link. "Many of you know how excited I have been to release a song called 'Boyfriend,'" the 27-year-old wrote in an open letter to fans. "It's a lighthearted...

The first quarter of 2020 was a hell-ride of historic proportions, but at least it had a good soundtrack. From the reemergence of dance-pop thanks to Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga to the ever-widening reach of Latin music, there has been no shortage of bops. After the dark days of introspective whispering (i.e. 2019), hitmakers suddenly gave themselves permission to have a little fun — dipping into disco,...

Lady Gaga has unveiled the official cover of Chromatica and it's a punk/sci-fi fantasy that falls somewhere between Mad Max and Alien. Heavily inspired by the work of H.R. Giger, the cover finds Mother Monster attached to a metal grate, back lit by hot pink neon. It's striking, memorable and instantly iconic. The "Stupid Love" hitmaker also shared pics of the vinyl picture disc and a retro cassette....

Kelly Clarkson never had an issue charming the hearts of millions across the globe. With her lovable personality and golden vocal cords, she swept the competition under the rug and claimed the title of America's original Idol in 2002. That led to the release of her chart-topping debut effort the following year. But she really hit her stride in 2004. That's when the Texas native spread her wings, learned...

It's really happening. Yesterday (March 31), Lindsay Lohan revealed that she was embarking on a pop comeback... but we've heard that several time before over the last few years. This time, however, the 33-year-old has kept her word. The much-missed pop star's new single is called "Back To Me" and it drops on April 3. Lindsay even shared a snippet of the song, which might already be familiar to some...

Dua Lipa is the hero we need in 2020. And she's doing everything right. In a time of global uncertainty, the 24-year-old brings a breath a fresh air with the release of her sophomore album Future Nostalgia. Out March 27 (one week ahead of schedule), the collection provides respite from the glut of negative energy. Suffice to say, there's no sophomore slump here. Instead, the Best New Artist Grammy...

Toss on your fanciest leotards, grab your supersized boom boxes and get ready to dance. Why? Because today's the day to revisit one of the Queen of Pop's most beloved eras to date. Yes, I'm talking about Confessions On A Dance Floor. Released in 2005 (get ready to celebrate the 15th anniversary this November), Madonna's tenth album is a nonstop party from start to finish. Literally. Inspired by a DJ...

After cutting her teeth as a songwriter in Los Angeles, Ingrid Andress moved to Nashville and dedicated herself to country music. It was a gamble, but the reward was immediate and immense. Last year, the 28-year-old caught lightning in a bottle with "More Hearts Than Mine" — a song about the emotional ties that bind when you have been accepted into someone's family — and landed her first entry...

Like Flicker, Niall Horan's sophomore LP predominantly deals with matters of the heart. The tone of Heartbreak Weather is, however, noticeably lighter and brighter. In fact, it just might be pop's first, feel-good breakup album. Not that the subject matter is trivial. The 14 songs chart the life cycle of a relationship, from the initial spark of attraction right through to the emotional aftermath that...

Selena Gomez first started tinkering away at the followup up to Revival in 2016. The superstar converted a tourbus into a mobile studio and invited along a group of songwriters and producers to record demos between concerts. Unfortunately, life got in the way and they were never released (with the exception of "Feel Me"). Since then, Selena has experimented with different sounds on a steady stream...