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June is Pride Month, and we’re commemorating these next 4 weeks with a brand new playlist. Out Loud is filled with music by and for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Regardless of how you identify or who you love, this playlist is for you. These songs touch on the experiences many LGBTQ+ people have, but…
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After a quiet 2017, CHVRCHES is back with a brand new single. "Get Out" is our first taste of the group's upcoming third album, due out this spring. The song builds on a clacking beat and winding synths, frontwoman Lauren Mayberry admitting to never saying or knowing what she wanted. But as the problems become…
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Lana Del Rey has been expertly building up hype for her new album, Lust For Life, for most of the year. Now that she's already released singles "Love," "Lust For Life" featuring The Weeknd, and "Coachella - Woodstock In My Mind," she's back with two more songs. "Summer Bummer" returns Lana to her hip-hop origins,…
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Since announcing her new album, Hopeless Romantic, two months ago, Michelle Branch has been quietly building up excitement in her patient, loyal fans. So far, we've gotten to see music videos for the title track and "Best You Ever." Today, Michelle is teasing her third and final song ahead of the album's release with "Fault Line."…
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It's been a while since we got a Michelle Branch album. 14 years, to be exact. And while we've gotten some singles and EPs since Hotel Paper came out way back in 2003 - including a foray into country music and the lead single from a still-unreleased album - 2017 marks Michelle's long overdue return.…
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It's been a while since we've heard any new music from Avril Lavigne. Other than her charity single, "Fly," and a collaboration with Nick Carter on "Get Over Me" in 2015, it's been quiet for fans. While she's actively working on a new album, due out later this year, fans can now enjoy her new…
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Every month, tons of great new music comes out from a range of artists and genres. Sometimes life is busy and you may miss some songs. So we created a playlist of some of the best new songs that came out in September 2016. Warning: It’s a fairly eclectic mix, so don’t worry if some of these songs…
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Every month, tons of great new music comes out from a range of artists and genres. Sometimes life is busy and you may miss some songs. Here's a playlist of some of the best new songs that were released in August 2016. Warning: It's a fairly eclectic mix, so don't worry if some of these…
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Following the first single, "Empty," Garbage has suddenly shared another new song from their upcoming album, Strange Little Birds. "Even Though Our Love Is Doomed" is a dark, slow-building song written by drummer Butch Vig; it also gave the album its name, and is said to be the centerpiece of Strange Little Birds. It comes with…
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Fall Out Boy has been busy this year, and the latest project they've been part of is a new Disney album. The We Love Disney compilation includes a dozen beloved Disney songs re-imagined by today's biggest artists. Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly are just some of the talents involved, but Fall Out Boy may win…
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Sara Bareilles is getting ready to release a new album, the follow-up to 2013's Grammy-nominated The Blessed Unrest. On November 6th, we will have What's Inside: Songs From Waitress in our hands and coming out our speakers, but for now we have just our first taste of the new record: "She Used To Be Mine" is Sara's…
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Vanessa Carlton's new album, Liberman, will be out in just two months. With its October 23rd release date finally confirmed, we can officially start counting down the days. But first, let's enjoy the new single Vanessa just released: "Willows" is a soft but energized song that paints a picture in your head that could have…
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Lana Del Rey's new album, Honeymoon, will be out in just one month. On top of the title track and "High By The Beach," we now have a third new song to enjoy as we count down the weeks: "Terrence Loves You" is a slow, melancholy ode to a lost love. Lana's delicate and forlorn…
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The moment you've been waiting for is finally here: Ghost is now streaming their new album, Meliora, four days ahead of its August 21 release. You may already know their thunderous single "Cirice," or the equally pounding tracks "From The Pinnacle To The Pit," "Majesty," and "Absolution." But some more treasures await you in the new record: The strummy…
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Though we got to hear "Honeymoon" a few weeks ago, the first official single from Lana Del Rey's upcoming album is the newly released "High By The Beach." Lana is revisiting some elements found in her major label debut, Born To Die, and if you liked her incorporation of hip hop and trap in some of…
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We're in the final countdown: Hilary Duff's first album in 8 years, Breathe In. Breathe Out., will be out on June 16th. We already have the infectious lead single, "Sparks," but now Hilary is whetting our appetite for more. On Tuesday she shared a short teaser of the album's second track, "My Kind." Now we have…
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Muse is pulling out all the stops in advance of their new album, Drones. The record drops next week, but we already have five of the songs to enjoy. The latest is "The Handler," a song with a heavy bass and refreshing old school Muse vibe. Matt lets his vocals slide up into his falsetto…
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About one year ago, Vanessa Carlton finished recording her 5th studio album, Liberman. The record was put on hold so Vanessa could have her first child, a daughter named Sidney who was born in January. With a new baby in tow, Vanessa is now getting ready to release the long-awaited Liberman, but first she wanted to…
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Back in January Avril Lavigne promised to release "Fly," a song fans had been excited to hear ever since she revealed the title in 2013. You can finally hear "Fly" now: The charity single has just been released, and all proceeds from its sales will benefit the Special Olympics and the young athletes. It's an inspirational…
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Last month we reported that Josh Groban had recruited Kelly Clarkson for a Phantom Of The Opera cover on his upcoming album, Stages. The album won't be out for two more weeks, but you can already hear their heavenly version of "All I Ask Of You." Kelly's known for her incredible voice, but we're not…
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Hilary Duff promised a music sneak peek, and "Sparks" is exactly the pop gem that fans have been hoping for. It's only a one minute snippet, but we already love this new direction! "Sparks" was co-written by new hit-maker Tove Lo, and produced by Bloodshy and Peter Thomas, and it will be the new single…
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Muse made a big announcement last week, and they're not slowing down yet: On Sunday they kicked off their mini Psycho Tour, and to make the occasion that much more special, they debuted a new song. "Reapers" is taken from their upcoming concept album Drones, due out this June; it is the fifth track on the…
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For the last month, Muse has been hyping up their upcoming 7th studio album, Drones. Now we get to hear the first full track from the record: "Psycho" is as heavy as they promised, and a throwback to their older style. This is a song that would have been at home on Showbiz, Origin Of…
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Vanessa Carlton has been out of the spotlight for a bit, but she has a new album coming out this fall. Liberman won't be out for a few more months, but Vanessa is already hyping it up. Today she shared a short teaser from the album, complete with a cameo from her 2-month old daughter…
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This has been a big week for Kelly Clarkson fans. We've already gotten five new songs in the last four days, but the week isn't over yet! Kelly has two new ballads for fans to hear in anticipation of her upcoming 6th album, Piece By Piece. "Someone" is the last of our official promo tracks,…
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We're the fourth song into Kelly Clarkson's Piece By Piece week, and it just keeps getting better. "Take You High" is the most joyful song we've heard yet, and the most pop. The music is heavenly and sweet, with strings taking the lead as opposed to the standard guitar and drums. Kelly's singing matches the…
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Piece by piece we're getting Kelly Clarkson's new album, out on March 3rd. The week started off with an ethereal anthem written by Sia, "Invincible." That's a tough act to follow, but today's new track may be even better. "Piece By Piece" is a moving mid-tempo song Kelly wrote about her father. She has already described…
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Fall Out Boy has just released another new song from their upcoming album, American Beauty/American Psycho. "Uma Thurman" is an interesting song, and a bit of a mixed bag, and it's already one of our favorites from the new record. It has twists and turns, as the instrumentation and tempo change from verse to chorus to…
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It's finally here! Kelly Clarkson's long-anticipated new single "Heartbeat Song" is available for all to hear, and this is a song you won't want to miss. It's happy, lovey, and full of Kelly's angelic, perfect vocals. Boy bashing? No. Scorned and depressed? Not at all. This is a new version of Kelly, one full of love and…
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Kelly Clarkson's lead single from her upcoming album is just around the corner. "Heartbeat Song" will be released on January 12th, but for now you can enjoy this 10 second preview! Kelly's baby daughter, River, introduces the song in this adorable video clip, and "Heartbeat Song" sounds amazing! Check it out: https://twitter.com/kelly_clarkson/status/553640038886408192 After sharing some little…
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Just a few weeks ago, Natasha announced a new song called "Hope." It is part of a collaboration with philosophy, a women’s wellbeing beauty brand committed to supporting community-based mental health organizations. "Hope" supports mental health and wellness, and it is an empowering song. It's an inspiring, mid-tempo track, and you can hear it in full now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcf9eRAkV3k…
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