Ariana Grande as president walking down a hall in the White House with her retinue.
Ariana Grande
Positions
Pop

If you’re wondering if this song’s title is alluding to something suggestive, let me spoil the suspense: It is.

Justin Bieber watches a young actor portray him on a big stage.
Justin Bieber, benny blanco
Lonely
Pop

Justin’s joined by benny blanco on this heartfelt, vulnerable and occasionally profane track about growing up famous.

Shawn Mendes
Wonder
Pop

Pop singer Shawn Mendes finds the 22-year-old in a reflective mood as he ponders some deep questions.

Orange-haired singer Ava Max clenches her hands as she sings in apparent emotional agony.
Ava Max
Naked
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

“Naked” flirts with lyrics about being uncovered, physically and emotionally. But one message is more obvious than the other.

Justin BIeber plays the role of an oil work and is dirty out on the oilfield.
Justin Bieber
Holy
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Justin Bieber’s latest, with guest Chance the Rapper, focuses on the beauty of marital intimacy—perhaps a bit too much so.

Katy Perry as a frowning clown on the album cover of "Smile"
Katy Perry
Smile
Pop

Katy Perry embraces some mature moments on Smile. But the immature ones that are still present might make you frown.

Miley Cyrus singing into mic with eyes closed
Miley Cyrus
Midnight Sky
Pop

Miley’s single again. And, apparently, she’s loving living life on her terms … and loving whoever she wants to.

Darius Rucker
Beers and Sunshine
Country, Pop

Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker offers a mixed prescription for dealing with this moment’s anxieties.

Billie Eilish
my future
Alternative, Jazz/Swing/Blues, Pop, R&B

The Grammy winner turns away from dark confessionalism and infuses her new single with jazz, R&B and hope.

Taylor Swift
Folklore
Alternative, Folk, Pop

Folklore may be a lyrically dense, aesthetic album that asks the listener to take a personal journey. But it’s not …

Kane Brown
Be Like That
Country, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Kane Brown is joined by Swae Lee and Khalid on this feel good song with a handful of not-so-feel-good moments.

Jason Mraz
Look for the Good
Pop, Reggae

Jason Mraz’s latest channels his characteristic positivity into optimism, encouragement and … a bit of pantheistic dabbling.

Maren Morris
The Bones
Country, Pop

Maren Morris’ chart-topping single shows how a strong foundation yields stability despite past hurt and difficulty.

Lady Gaga
Chromatica
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

The pop diva returns to familiar territory with dance club melodrama alongside characteristic bizarre portrayals of emotional distress and deep …

Hayley Williams
Petals for Armor
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Paramour’s lead singer steps out with a gritty solo debut that explores the sharp edges of brokenness and the beauty …