Happy Monday! Kickstart your week ahead by checking out all of the new music that has just been released in this roundup of new songs, new albums, and new artists that you need to be listening to. 

From new albums by Kelly Clarkson and Rachel Platten, to new songs from Sam Smith and Walk The Moon, to new collaborations from Clean Bandit & Julia Michaels and Selena Gomez & Marshmello, to our expert picks, take a look at this week's New Music Report.

NEW RELEASES

Kelly Clarkson - Meaning of Life

With 15 years in the industry, Kelly Clarkson moves into an elevated era in her career with her newest album, Meaning of Life, which arrived via her new home at Atlantic Records. Filled with her rich octave-bouncing voice, sassy background support and even star-studded collaborations with Earth, Wind & Fire, the LP serves as a fitting addition to her discography, considering Clarkson made her way through the pack of American Idol contestants singing classics from the R&B greats. Wine and several song pitches alongside former collaborator Jesse Shatkins led to lead single "Love So Soft." Conversation with Earth, Wind & Fire's Verdine White enlightened her to appreciate the earlier generation of powerhouse stars during the recording of "Whole Lotta Woman." However, power ballad "I Don't Think About You" seems to have one of the more interesting backstories. "I wanted a ballad that not everybody could sing. Now, the problem with that is they almost wrote one that I couldn't sing," she said with a laugh. "It's a message song and I know a lot of people know I love message songs and I love empowering things. This song is basically my time to breathe. I'm out of an arranged marriage musically, business-wise.”

Sam Smith - "Burning"

Sam Smith has put his heart on the line for what he’s referred to as “the most personal song [he’s] ever written in his life” and it’s called “Burning.” Even though Smith's music usualy tends to pull on an emotional string or two, there's something about this new track that really hits hard. During the piano ballad, the UK crooner sings about losing a lover and how he's attempting to deal with the aftermath. "I let everything go in that song,” Smith said in an interview with BBC Radio. "And that song to me is about fame as well and the responsibilities I felt and the pressure and my relationship with my voice and how I was a bit rebellious last year. … It’s about self-destruction, that song."

Selena Gomez x Marshmello - "Wolves"

IT'S HERE. Selena Gomez's collaboration with Marshmello "Wolves" is FINALLY. HERE. After much anticipation from Selenators and the Mellogang, "Wolves" has officially been released into the world. During a recent radio interview, Selena described the dance/pop song as "beautiful and personal" and that "the lyrics just have a whole story of [their] own."

In "Wolves, Selena sings about all that she's going through for love, crooning in the chorus, "I've been running through the jungle/I've been crying with the wolves/to get to you, to get to you/I've been down the darkest alleys/Saw the dark side of the moon/to get to you, to get to you."

Migos featuring Nicki Minaj & Cardi B - "MotorSport"

Migos called on Cardi B and Nicki Minaj to hop on their latest single “MotorSport.” Earlier last week, rumors began spreading that there was a new song that featured both female rappers from New York. Fast forward days later and the rap trio released the song that’s already a smash. On it, Cardi raps, “I get up set off/ I turn Offset on/ I told him the other day/ Man, we should sell that porn.” Nicki adds, “My crown won't fit on your bum ass lace fronts (uh)/ You b**ches catchin' a fade, shout out my n**ga Lil Boosie/ All of your friends'll be dead, you can get hit with that Uzi/ I call him Ricky, he say he love me like Lucy.”

Weezer - Pacific Daydream

Since March of this year, Weezer has been releasing music from their new album Pacific Daydream, which follows 2016's The White Album. Now, the full ten-track LP has finally arrived. Fans were fist introduced to Pacific Daydream with its lead single "Feels Like Summer," then hearing tracks including "Mexican Fender," "Beach Boys," "Weekend Woman," and their latest single, "Happy Hour."  In a recent interview with Billboard, the band's Rivers Cuomo explained of what he wanted to accomplish with Pacific Daydream, "The same thing I always want, which is to f***ing break away from who we are and what we have always done and try to figure out something that’s totally different but incredibly amazing."

Ty Dolla $ign - Beach House 3

The wait is finally over! After releasing the first Beach House project back in 2012 and the second in 2013, Ty Dolla $ign has dropped his much-anticipated Beach House 3 album. Some of the guest features on the LP include YG, Future, Jeremih, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell Williams, Lil Wayne and much more. Since announcing the project, $ign has been releasing single after single from the project, which confirmed to us that the artist definitely wasn't playing around with this album. He went all in and we love him for it. 

In an interview with iHeartRadio, Ty said about the album: “I'm most excited for them to hear the project in its entirety from the first song to the last song because we spent so much time making the whole body of work, and making it make sense, and making it one thing in cohesive. Even though there's so many different styles... So, it's like the first song you get acoustic, then that [song] you can dance to, you could bounce to. There's something for everybody on there. So, I want them to hear it in its entirety.”

Yo Gotti - I Still Am

After his “Rake It Up” single featuring Nicki Minaj reached the No. 1 spot on all Rhythmic stations across the country and went platinum, Yo Gotti dropped his latest album, I Still Am, the follow up to the rapper’s 2013’s I Am. This new project has 13 tracks including guest appearances on the LP include Chris Brown, French Montana, 21 Savage, YFN Lucci, and Meek Mill. Gotti’s latest “Juice” single is featured on I Still Am. iHeartRadio’s interview with Gotti about his new album is coming soon. As you wait for it, listen to the project.

Pitbull featuring Fifth Harmony - "Por Favor"

Fifth Harmony's jumping on the Latin heatwave with a new collaboration alongside Pitbull called "Por Favor.” After the monster success of Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber's remix of "Despacito" as well as Beyoncé's reworking of J. Balvin and Willy William's "Mi Gente," 5H hop on the trend with Mr. 305 for a scorching slice of dancefloor fever. On top of Latin-tinged production, Pitbull takes responsibility for the verses while the ladies are all over the hook as they croon sexy lines in both English and Spanish. No word on whether the cut will appear on a new Pitbull album, but it's no surprise that "Por Favor" is the perfect balance of Top 40 dance and his signature cultural roots.

Rachel Platten - Waves

Rachel Platten is making Waves once again. Literally. The pop singer/songwriter released her brand new album Waves, the followup to 2016's Wildfire. Waves features 13 new songs, and spans quite a few styles of pop music from the trop-pop "Broken Glass," to the funky "Perfect For You," to the Flume-like "Collide." 

In a previous interview with iHeartRadio, Rachel described these new songs as "art that [she] made from such a raw, vulnerable place." She added, "I feel like I went through so much. Climbing the top of this mountain with success that I had after years and years of trying. Then I got to kind of survey and look around me, and understand, 'Okay. How am I now, now that I've achieved all these goals?' And I still noticed that there was a lot of fear and insecurity and anxiety, and all the stuff that was there before I achieved those things. So I got to understand and dive into myself, and try to figure out why that hadn't made me happy. The music in the record was the place that I explored all of that. So, it's really emotional."

Miguel featuring Natalia Lafourcade - "Remember Me (Dúo)"

Miguel has joined the world of Disney soundtrack with his new song, “Remember Me (Dúo),” which serves as a collab with Natalia Lafourcade and is off the new Día de Muertos-themed Pixar production, Remember Me, hitting theaters on November 22. "Remember me, though I have to travel far,” he croons over the boléro-inspired beat. “Remember me each time you hear a sad guitar / Know that I’m with you the only way that I can be / Until I’m in your arms again, remember me.”

DJ Snake - "Broken Summer"

Over the last few years, we've heard a lot of different music from DJ Snake. These songs include some of the biggest turn up party anthems around, as well as some catchy dance-pop tunes. Now, the producer/DJ is showing fans a different side to his production abilities with his latest single "Broken Summer," features vocalist Max Frost. "Broken Summer" totally gives off some Daft Punk vibes with its relaxed rhythm and funky bassline. DJ Snake wrote on social media of the new song, "Decided to drop Broken Summer today. No big plan. No strategy. Just good vibes for the [world]. That's what great music is for right ? More coming soon but for now please enjoy. It's a vibe."

IT'S A VIBE.

Kygo - "Never Let You Go" (featuring John Newman) & "Stranger Things (featuring OneRepublic)

With less than a week to go until the release of his new album Kids In Love (and only a week after he announced the LP), Kygo has give fans another taste of the project with a collaboration with John Newman called "Never Let You Go," as well as a gorgeous track featuring OneRepublic called "Stranger Things" (coincidentally released the same weekend as the popular Netflix show of the same name premiered). "Never Let Go" is an uplifting fuse of dance and folk pop, while the radio-friendly "Stranger Things" calls upon an older Kygo sound. Fans will hear the rest of Kids In Love on Friday, November 3rd. 

Clean Bandit featuring Julia Michaels - "I Miss You"

Clean Bandit and Julia Michaels want you to dance away your pain with their new emotional collab called "I Miss You." Over some breezy production, courtesy of the UK production team, Michaels sings a tender tale of wanting a reunion with a former love. It might sound like a standard tropical pop track at first, but Clean Bandit makes sure to stray away from the formula just enough. As you may expect, “I Miss You” was the product of the famed singer/songwriter’s emotional complexities. “I wrote this one ['I Miss You'] at the height of an emotional roller coaster,” she wrote in a social media post. "When I was stuck at the top, this flew out of me. Can't wait for you guys to hear it." 

Tyga - DJ Smallz Presents: Bugatti Raww

Earlier this year, Tyga dropped his Bitch I'm The S**t 2 project. Now, fans have the second release of 2017 from the recording artist and it’s called Bugatti Raww. Tyga teamed up with DJ Smallz for this new nine-track project. One thing that’s interesting about Bugatti Raww is that it only has two features: 24hrs and A.E. In a recent interview, Tyga expressed being happy to release music and have people focus only his work, instead of his past relationship with Kylie Jenner and the rest of the Kardashian/Jenner family. Looks like he’s enjoying his post-Jenner life.

Kelly Clarkson - "Christmas Eve"

Kelly Clarkson is a busy lady. Never mind that she just released her eighth studio album Meaning of Life, she's also releasing her second children’s book, River Rose and the Magical Christmas. And in honor of the new holiday tale, Kelly released a new Christmas song to go along with it. Complete with jingle bells and an up-tempo holiday vibe, "Christmas Eve" is all about that time of year. Kelly sings in the chorus, "I'm hearing sleigh bells/I'm seeing snow/I've waited all year baby just to see those reindeer/Watch them as they go/Home by the fireside/Twinkling lights/I've waited all year baby just to see that sleigh flying to the night."

Hanson - Finally It's Christmas

Christmas may still be a few months away, but for Hanson, the holiday is officially here because the band's new holiday album Finally It's Christmas has arrived. It's been 20 years since Hanson last released a holiday album, the first and only being Snowed In in 1997. Finally It's Christmas features 14 songs, which include Christmas classics like "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," in addition to a re-imagined version of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time." Hanson's new Christmas album also features four original tracks, including the title track and "'Til New Years Night."

Various Artists - The Star (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

It's not Christmas without a Christmas movie, and this year, The Star -- an animated film about a donkey named Bo who finds himself on an adventure, meeting new animal friends including three camels who all follow "The Star," all with in the story of the first Christmas. Coincidentally, The Star's official soundtrack is full of stars. The 12-track album features artists including Mariah Carey (who sings the title song), Fifth Harmony, Kelsea Ballerini, Zara Larsson, Jake Owen, Pentatonix, and more. And fans can expect to hear original songs, as well as classics like "O Holy Night," "Carol of the Bells," and "We Three Kings."

Granger Smith - When the Good Guys Win

Granger Smith's ninth studio album When The Good Guys Win has arrived. The album follows 2016's Remington and features 14 new songs, including his single "Happens Like That," and other previously released tracks like "Still Holds Up," "You're In It," and the title track. In an interview with iHeartRadio Granger explained the cohesive meaning behind the songs on the record. He said:

"It wasn't obvious right at the beginning. We had several different working titles leading up to the last day that we could possibly change anything. I got together with my brother, he's my manager, and we were just talking about it, and, and suddenly, it kind of occurred to us that 'When The Good Guys Win' is a good theme for all the songs. If you put them all together, there are a lot of messages about living for today, and celebrating the good guys." 

Lee Ann Womack - The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone

Country icon Lee Ann Womack has returned with her 9th full-length album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone, which follows 2014's The Way I'm Livin'. The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone was produced by Womack's husband Frank Liddell and recorded at the SugarHill Studios in Houston, TX. This new album also features more co-written songs than her previous records, and include 14 new songs. These tracks include its lead single "All The Trouble," as well of a cover of the late great George Jones' "Take the Devil Out of Me." 

Alan Walker featuring Noah Cyrus & Digital Farm Animals - "All Falls Down"

Say hello to your new favorite mega-collab. Producer/DJ Alan Walker has teamed up with Noah Cyrus and Digital Farm Animals on "All Falls Down," a dance/pop crossover that shows Walker's evolution as a producer. In the song, Noah sings about an ex she keeps running back to, and finally being able to walk away. "When it all falls down, when it all falls down/I'll be fine, I'll be fine/You're the drug that I'm addicted to/And I want you so bad, but I'll be fine."

Snoop Dogg – Make America Crip Again

Snoop Dogg released a new EP entitled Make America Crip Again. The project consists of eight songs and features the likes of Chris Brown, O.T. Genasis and more. The title is a direct shot at Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto, which Snoop disagrees with. "The president says he wants to make America great again," Snoop says on the intro. "F**k that s**t, we going to make America Crip again." 

In a statement, the rapper further explains his project’s title. “It’s not a statement or a political act: it's just good music. Certain people feel like we should make America ‘great again,’ but that time they’re referring to always takes me back to separation and segregation, so I’d rather make America Crip again,” Snoop says. 

The rapper continues: “What I mean by that is, in my lifetime, that’s when young black men in impoverished areas organized to help their communities and to take care of their own because society basically left them for dead. A lot of people glorify the gang-banging and violence but forget that in the beginning, the Crip's main and sole purpose was to be the reflection of the Black Panthers. They looked after kids, provided after-school activities, fed them and stepped in as role models and father figures.”

112 - Q Mike Slim Daron

Exactly 12 years after the release of their last album, members of R&B group 112 have joined forces once more for their latest project, Q Mike Slim Daron.  The legendary group, which gained world-renowned fame when signed to Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Records in the 1990s, felt like that classic R&B sound was missing from today’s music. So, they came together to bless us with all of the nostalgic feels that made us first fall in love with them. Q Mike Slim Daron has 15 songs; including their previously released single from the project “Dangerous Games.” Listen to the album as soon as you can. It’s pure R&B at its finest!

Jeezy - "Cold Summer" featuring Tee Grizzley/"Bottles Up" featuring Puff Daddy

Jeezy is back with two new singles that are sure to top the charts. “Bottles Up” features Diddy and “Cold Summer” features Tee Grizzley. The rapper teased both of the songs before dropping them in their entirety on SoundCloud. The last album we received from Jeezy was 2016’s Trap or Die 3. We’re not sure what project these two songs will be featured on yet, but time will tell. In the meantime, listen to the two smashes below. Jeezy did that.

Chris Brown - "Everybody Knows," "Hope You Do" & "Pull Up"

Chris Brown is teasing his upcoming Heartbreak On A Full Moon album with everything that he has. The project, which consists of 45 songs, has some incredible songs when you take into account the singles that the singer has already dropped from it. This past week alone, Brown dropped three tracks from Heartbreak On A Full Moon and each song is better than the last. These songs are called “Everybody Knows,” “Hope You Do” and “Pull Up.” “Hope You Do” samples Donell Jones’ classic “Where I Wanna Be.” And you guessed it! All songs have Brown expressing heartbreak. Peep them ASAP. They’re bangers.

MØ - When I Was Young EP

Surprise, surprise: MØ dropped a brand-new EP, When I Was Young, as well as a single of the same name and it’s a slinky six-song collection, which features production from Kristoffer Fogelmark, FTSE, Grant William Russell Harris, Mantra, Albin Neder, Fridolin Nordsø, Vera and Vasco. It was recorded over the last several months in Copenhagen, London, New York and beyond. "Making the EP has been such a nice flashback experience because I forgot about the little things; how you put the songs together, the lyrics, the song titles and the artwork,” MØ said. "Just being in the bubble of that energy is so f**king awesome.” See: “Roots” and “Bb"

RedOne featuring Daddy Yankee & French Montana - "Boom Boom"

Speaking of the Latin takeover, RedOne, Daddy Yankee, French Montana and Fifth Harmony’s Dinah Jane have all combined forces for a high energy dance track called “Boom Boom,” which the producer said is a song that we need right now. "I had the song first, I had French Montana in it, I had Dinah Jane in it, and ... I felt the song was almost there but needed that extra thing," RedOne said in an interview with The Associated Press. “After thinking about Daddy Yankee I was like, 'I'm going to try to get Daddy Yankee no matter what, I don’t care how but I will do it.' ... Thank God it happened. He loved the idea, he loved the song. We went in the studio and the chemistry between me and him was so on point. ... I was blown away. We just connected as we always knew each other."

bleackbear with Tinashe - "up in this"

It's been a while since Tinashe delivered a quality banger, but her blackbear collab, "Up in This," comes close to it. It’s a grungy and dirty number meant to soundtrack the strip club action. "Got the club feeling like a safe house/ All this damn money, let it rain down/ We ain’t going home, we want to hang out / We up in this b**ch!” You can catch "Up In this" on blackbear's upcoming album, Cybersex, which is due November 27.

Lupe Fiasco - "BLACK POWER L WORD" & "KJAZZ"

Lupe Fiasco dropped not one, but two new songs this past week. Just a matter of months ago, the rapper took to Twitter to reveal that he was quitting the music industry. It looks like that hasn’t happened... yet, at least. On social media, Fiasco posted two videos to his new songs “BLACK POWER L WORD” and "KJAZZ.” He also touched on his previous words about releasing music.

“Once I met Jay-Z and he said I was nice. I was actually done with rap. My initial passions have always been Science and theoretical physics,” he tweeted. “This was probably about 2003. I was always comfortable in my own skin & hated everything about the music biz. So once I got my Jay-z co-sign. Who was unquestionably my favorite rapper at the time. It wasn’t anything left for me personally that I wanted to achieve as a rapper.”

Kodak Black - "Snap S**t," "Roll in Peace 2," "Down South" & "Right Now" 

Wow, Kodak Black guy sure knows how to stay busy. The rapper just dropped FOUR new songs this week. One of them is "Snap S**t." Back in August 2016, video of the artist dancing in the studio to this record – which was unreleased at the time – quickly went viral. Now, it’s finally here. The other three songs that Black released are "Roll in Peace 2," "Down South" and "Right Now." "Roll in Peace 2" samples Michael Sterling's song "Lovers and Friends" and "Down South" samples Ashanti and Lloyd’s “Southside.”

Franz Ferdinand - "Always Ascending"

With a newly announced album on the way at the top of 2018, Franz Ferdinand released the record's lead single and title "Always Ascending." The track itself is always ascending as elements keep building from the soft beginning into the explosive disco rhythm of the chorus. The band's Alex Kapranos said in a press release that their new album, which was recorded at RAK Studios in London and Motorbass in Paris with French producer Philippe Zdar, is "simultaneously futuristic and naturalistic," as fans can hear in "Always Ascending."

Grace VanderWaal - "City Song"

Grace VanderWaal drops another new track off her forthcoming album, Just the Beginning, and the song dedicated to New York City. Even though she was disappointed to learn that the Big Apple is quite busy and dirty, she found the silver lining and shared her experience on “City Song." “But songs out there made it seem very perfect and magical,” she told Billboard. "Now at age 13, I learned that it’s not about the city itself, it’s about taking something and making it your own magical dream. That was the inspiration behind this song.”

Years & Years - "Hypnotised"

Years & Years debuted a brand new song in conjunction in a new campaign for H&M's collaboration with designer Erdem during a short film by Baz Luhrman called "The Secret Life of Flowers." It's been a while (years & years in fact), that we've heard from the electronic trio since the release of their Communion album in 2015, but "Hypnotised" has shown fans the group's abilities outside of what they've previously heard. The romantic song showcases lyrics like "And every call that comes to life/As petals fall before your eyes/You kiss me and I’m hypnotised."

Willow Smith - "Romance"

Willow Smith has no issue with confronting emotional moments and the confusion that comes with it on her new song "Romance.” Serving as the new single off her upcoming album, The 1st, "Romance" is a delicate two-and-a-half minute cut, which will appear on her accompanying LP dropping October 31. "I'm imagining a different history,” she sings. “Where man and woman stay equal / In the eyes of society / Where we don’t condemn different people / For exercising their freedom."

PRETTYMUCH - "Open Arms"

PRETTYMUCH has officially released their third single "Open Arms," and fans see another side of the band in the diverse new song. "Open Arms" begins by showcasing the boy band's a cappella abilities as we only hear their vocals for a third of the song before the track's sultry R&B beat kicks in right at the second verse. The guys sing in the chorus, "Got that key to your heart/Scrape my knees on the pavement/Here with open arms/So when you're ready you know where to find me."

MisterWives - "Never Give Up On Me"

Misterwives serve the goods on their new single, "Never Give Up on Me," when the six-member act gather together to churn out an ode to unconditional love. Produced by Mandy Lee and Etienne Bowler, the track is a sweet ode to what happens when you find someone so special that they don’t care about any of the baggage. "When you love me so damn good/ I know I will get better/ When you hold me so damn good/ I know I will get better,” Mandy sings during the hook.

Jackson Penn - "Streetlights on Mars"

Freddy Wexler has helped pen hits for a long list of superstar artists including Kanye West, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Lil Wayne, and more. But the New York-based songwriter has officially released his debut single "Streetlights on Mars" under the name Jackson Penn. The indie pop song talks about the excitement of a relationship. He sings, "A cable car/Streetlights on Mars/This is the start/Even if we don’t know where we are/Falling so hard/Here in the dark/This is the start/Even if we don’t know where we are."

Starley - "Been Meaning To Tell You"

Starley has "Been Meaning To Tell You" .. she has a new song! The Australian singer/songwriter has returned with a tropical new single called "Been Meaning To Tell You." In the song, inspired by a real life situation, Starley sings about wanting to tell someone her true feelings. She recently told Billboard of the inspiration behind the track, "I was always busy with music so I just figured he'd always be there and kind of blew him off. One night I saw him out at a club and it might have been liquid courage, but regardless, I was ready to tell him I how I felt about him and see where it could go. Of course, at that moment, this beautiful girl walks up and grabs his hand. I was a bit heartbroken. He looked so happy! I realized I'd lost my chance."

Deorro - "Andele"

Deorro has returned with a song via Ultra Music. it’s a high-energy ride that hears the famed DJ/producer offering over-the-top kicks, Spanish lyrics and even a meringue-esuqe breakdown smack dab in the middle of the track. The Los Angeles-based producer’s cut arrived right at the kickoff of his North American “Existence Tour.” Among the cities you can plan on hearing “Andele” include Washington D.C., San Diego, New York City and Salt Lake City, UT. "I decided to mess around with some live instruments and kept the tempo upbeat and came up with this little number," Deorro told Billboard.

Sick Individuals featuring Greyson Chance - "Walk Away"

Dutch producer/DJ duo Sick Individuals have teamed up with singer/songwriter Greyson Chance on their uplifting new house track "Walk Away." The song is all about taking it slow, and in the chorus Greyson sings, "Don't worry 'bout tomorrow/When you've done them yesterday/Get too hung up on the future/And I might just walk away, walk away."

Emerging Artist of the Week - Quinn XCII

No doubt you've seen Quinn XCII's (pronoucned Quinn 92) name pop up this year. The vocalist/songwriter has created a unique sound, blending a number of different genres together, and has been sharing songs that have led up to the release of his debut album The Story of Us. 

The Story of Us features eleven new songs, including tracks like "Straightjacket" and "Fake Denim," in addition to a collaboration with Chelsea Cutler. Quinn explains to iHeartRadio of releasing his debut album:

"The whole summer was spent getting the album done and then getting it ready for tour, and then touring the album so fans get to know the music. It's great to finally to put out a project, especially through a label and giving it this proper treatment. It's the first time I've ever put out a debut album through this big platform, and just seeing the reaction and people's responses, and the positivity and love towards it, it's just been so overwhelming, and I really can't thank my fans enough for their overwhelming support."

Check out Quinn XCII's official "Straightjacket" music video below.

EXPERT PICKS

Nicole's Picks:

Walk The Moon - "Surrender"

YES, Walk The Moon, keep that new music coming. "Surrender" is the latest offering from the band's upcoming What If Nothing album, which follows their single "One Foot," as well as a song called "Headphones." In "Surrender," co-produced by Captain Cuts, immediately off the bat we are hit with a Robyn-esque bassline, as piano riffs kick in along with WTM's Nick Petricca's vocals, leading into a chorus where Nick is .. well .. surrendering to an ex. "This is the moment I surrender," he sings. 

Well, I surrender to this song. 

Don Diablo featuring A R I Z O N A - "Take Her Place"

What a gorgeous collaboration. Don Diablo and A R I Z O N A have teamed up for a new song called "Take Her Place," fusing together dance and indie in a beautiful way, taking the sound of the electro-pop band and kicking it up a notch with Don Diablo's production. The track itself is about trying to get over an ex with someone else. A R I Z O N A's Zach Hannah sings in the chorus, "You can take her place tonight/I need somebody in the morning/Somebody to hold me tight/You don't even have to mean it." 

In a statement to Billboard, Don Diablo explained that "Take Her Place" is the second single from his upcoming album, and if more tracks like this are what we have to look forward to, then I can't wait to hear the rest. 

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James' Picks:

BLVK JVCK - "Mind Games” featuring Dyo (Nora En Pure Remix)

Nora En Pure does it again by adding her free flowing spin to BLVK JVCK's Dyo-assisted “Mind Games.” It’s a deep dance-heavy four minutes that brings you into a murky dark club with just enough light to see the person besides you. “Mind Games” has also been remixed by the likes of Boehm, Bad One & Valleyz and Solardo, but there’s something about Nora’s four minute mix that elevates this mix. 

Emily Kinney - "Mermaid Song"

You may recognize her as Beth from The Walking Dead, but Emily Kinney is marching forward with her music career as an indie pop singer. Just last week, the multi-talent dropped her latest offering called “Mermaid Song,” which hears her giving a lover a warning that his interpretation of her isn’t all what it seems. "I wrote 'Mermaid Song' after finally leaving behind a relationship where I never felt like I could fully be myself," Kinney tells Billboard. "'Mermaid Song' speaks to a need to be heard and seen and loved authentically. Ben Greenspan produced the song and helped me find cool sounds that made me think of ocean water."

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Isha's Picks:

The Game featuring Jeremih, Young Thug & Sevyn - "Oh I"

YASSS!!! Game sampled Foxy Brown’s single “Get You Home” track featuring Blackstreet for his new song “Oh I” and it gives us ALL THE FEELS. From the minute that you hear the beat drop, all hip hop and R&B lovers will immediately smile and get their bodies ready for the hit. Game recruited Jeremih, Sevyn Streeter and Young Thug to assist with “Oh I.” Jeremih takes inspiration from Blackstreet’s chorus, while Sevyn adds sweet harmonies that are inspired by Soul for Real’s “Every Little Thing I Do.”

Thugga rap/sings “You mad, texting in all caps/ Like I just didn’t put my kids on your back.” He continues: “I got drunk off your love and throwed up / Poured my heart inside your double cup.” Yes, Game. Yes, yes, yes to this song!

Chris Brown – "Everybody Knows"

This past week, Chris Brown dropped three songs that will be featured on his upcoming Heartbreak On A Full Moon album. The project is being released on Halloween and based on the way that the singles from it sound and the title, it’s all about love lost. One of the songs that Brown released a few days ago is “Everybody Knows.” It was produced by Paul Cabbin and Tariq Beatz.

On the song, Brown sings: “You ain't used to know about nothing (oh no)/ You were just a girl from the subs (subs)/ You was with the three plate threeway (three)/ How you 'posed to know 'bout love? (Love).” He adds in the chorus: Everybody knows about you/ Everybody knows about you/ Everybody knows about you/ And they shouldn't f**king know about you.”

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