Margo Price – “Twinkle Twinkle” (Singles Going Steady)
"Twinkle Twinkle" sounds like the kind of song you blast on your drive through the Mojave – fuzzy guitars playing edgy psychedelia against Margo Price at her most devil-may-care.
Singles Going Steady
Perfume Genius – “On the Floor” (Singles Going Steady)
"On the Floor" is the Perfume Genius we've been wanting: heartfelt songwriting delivered through sunny, sumptuous pop-craft.
Austra – “Anywayz” (Singles Going Steady)
Austra's "Anywayz" is a musical exploration of the fear associated with leaving someone and the even more frightening realization that life continues. It's also stunningly gorgeous.
Lady Gaga – “Stupid Love” (Singles Going Steady)
Lady Gaga and the Broadway cast of Cats beam down to one of those inhospitable planets from the first series of Star Trek and hold a Power Rangers meet Mad Max themed dance-off.
Haim – “The Steps” (Singles Going Steady)
Haim's "The Steps" is flawless -- memorable, intense, and with a chorus that's like a French kiss and a slap in the face at the same time.
Dixie Chicks – “Gaslighter” (Singles Going Steady)
"Gaslighter" works as an enthusiastic anthem to mark Dixie Chicks' return. The song is full of infectious pop hooks delivered loudly with a smile and a sneer.
Taylor Swift – “The Man” (Singles Going Steady)
Taylor Swift offers empowerment in "The Man" not only by simply revealing how ridiculous men can be, but how easily society allows them to be, and accepts them as such.
Waxahatchee – “Lilacs” (Singles Going Steady)
Waxahatchee's "Lilacs" is the song we didn't know we needed. It's a beautiful teaser for Saint Cloud, out 27 March.
Jessie Ware – “Spotlight” (Singles Going Steady)
With "Spotlight", Jessie Ware delivers a smooth pop masterpiece of driving rhythms, understated vocals, and lyrics of longing and lust.
Disclosure – “Tondo” (Singles Going Steady)
On "Tonto", Disclosure loop their signature hi-hats with bass, a saxophone, and the joyous voice of Eko Roosevelt.
Four Tet – “Baby” (Singles Going Steady)
Four Tet's "Baby" feels like a magic carpet ride through history, absorbing unlimited wonders. It's a CGI-designed Disney ride for Four Tet lovers.
Dan Deacon – “Fell Into the Ocean” (Singles Going Steady)
On "Fell Into the Ocean", Baltimore electropop producer Dan Deacon teaches us that you can make anything a fortune cookie if you try hard enough.