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With summer coming to a close, one last round of summer jams, feel good tracks, and indie tunes were released. From Arcade Fire to Taylor Swift’s single, August has seen it all. Here is a roundup of new music from the month! 1. Learn to Let Go by Kesha Kesha’s new album Rainbow dropped early this month. Although each song has quality content, “Learn to Let Go” is an anthem for anyone trying to move past a hard life event. Kesha explains, “Life isn’t alw...
As July comes to a close, we are enjoying the new music released this month. From ballads to bops, July had it all. Presented in no particular order, here are 10 songs released over the course of the month worth a listen! Enjoy the new music! 1. "Praying" by Kesha Following the hardships of her career, Kesha released Praying as her comeback single. The song starts slow, reminiscent of Kesha’s ballads on Animal...
June gifted us a ton of new music. Between all of the album releases and dropped singles, it can be hard to know where to start listening to all of this new material. Lucky for you, here's a curated list of some of the best new music released in June. In no particular order, take a look at these 10 new music releases: 1. "Supercut" by Lorde If you haven’t yet heard Lorde’s sophomore album, Melodrama, then...
Courtesy of The Associated Press Jonathan Frahm Staff Writer @JNoodles_ As Pete Wentz celebrated his 35th birthday yesterday (June 5), Fall Out Boy f...
Joey O’HernStaff Writer You may have heard of the show Smash, a musical drama that was poised to be the next big thing for NBC. The show, which started out with bang, quickly fell from grace, ended up cancelled, and made many people question if a musical drama would ever work on primetime TV. But it seems that there is still some faith that a drama series with a music base for adults can be successful....
You might recognize Titus Makin from hit shows such as Fox's Glee, Freeform's Pretty Little Liars, ABC's Grey's Anatomy, CW's Star-Crossed and most recently on Hulu's The Path., but what you may not know is that Titus is one heck of a singer. Makin, originally from Sierra Vista, Arizona made his way to New York to attend college. He ended up graduating from New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Once graduated, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his acting/music career on a much bigger and professional level. Through his time on screen, he has been able to work with various music and acting professionals in th...
From singers to actors to YouTubers, Charli XCX rounded them all up to include in her new self directed music video. If we are going to be honest, “Boys” doesn’t have much to the song. Charli XCX is busy thinking about boys (and so are we after watching the video) but to...
After a long battle to gain her own freedom, Kesha has made a jump forward with the release of her new song "Praying." The song debuted earlier this week and it's a power ballad like no other! We listened to it on repeat for the majority of the day. Kesha's vocals are so impressive and you can hear her victory throughout the track. Take a look at some of the lyrics. 'I hope you're somewhere praying, praying I hope your soul is changing, changing I hope you find your peace Falling on your knees, praying.' ...
Troye Sivan is back stronger and better than ever with his new music video. The new video is for his single “Heaven,” which was co-written by Jack Antonoff, Alex Hope, and Claire Boucher. The song itself is very beautiful and has a wonderful and powerful message. In the music video, Sivan pays tribute to LGBTQ youth and rights activists throughout the years. The video contains footage of marriages, protests, and Pride Parades. “Heaven” features the brilliant vocals of Betty Who, and she and Sivan are wonderful vocalists together. The music video has an impactful message of the ...
The Twentieth Century Fox classic Anastasia is making its way to Broadway! Finally, the complete casting has been announced for the musical adaptation. Anastasia tells the story of Anya and her journey to find where she belongs. Along the way, she meets a con-man who helps her, and they embark on an adventure to find out who Anya really is. The Broadway company will feature Christy Altomare as Anya, Derek Klena as con-man Dmitry, John Bolton as Dmitry’s right hand man Vlad, Caroline O’Connor as Lily, Ramin Karimloo as Gleb, and Mary Beth Piel as Dowager Empr...
San Francisco native Naeya is getting ready to make her own way into the music scene. From a young age, Naeya had a dream of becoming a singer-songwriter. The dream took her all the way through high school and college. It wasn’t until after her college graduation that a family friend convinced her to post her first ever video on YouTube. Overnight, her video gained thousands upon thousands of views, and she became something amazing. Her family and friends were surprised by her natural talent. It was in that moment that Naeya knew what she wanted to do. So she packed up her bags and made her way to Los Angeles, where she signed a management and production deal in 2012. Since then, ...
Toronto-based pop singer-songwriter Farahri has broken her shyness and has opened herself up to the world. Throughout her story, and as seem in her variety of Pop and R&B stylings, Farahri embodies initiatives to make courageous life choices through music. At the simple age of 15, she made the move to publicly perform with her group of friends. “I finally felt like I belonged when I was jamming with those guys,” Farahri reveals. Last fall, she released her debut EP, entitled No Fear Just Play. Her fan base -- who are better known as the Fireflys -- has taken her music to the next level. Farahri motivates each member to break free and embrace who they are, which I thin...
Combining 70’s style pop-rock with contemporary soul and blues, then blending them into sweet and sultry songs packed with honesty and emotion, Hannah Gill & The Hours make music you can’t help but be drawn to and captivated by. Praised by VH1 for their cover of Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” and currently promoting their EP The Water, Hannah Gill from the band kindly agreed to this interview to chat song-writing inspirations, dream shows and ultimate ambitions. Please introduce yourself. Hannah Gill: Hi! I'm Hannah Gill from Hannah Gill and the Hours. PW: How would you sum yourselves and your music up in a few words?...
Rising from the heat of Texas, new act Kady Rain is ready to cool us down with a sweet pop treat. The rising hitmaker made her debut on the scene earlier this year with an enviable pop sound and a rainbow-hued aesthetic. Since her debut, Kady Rain has released a handful of singles, and she's established herself as a true force to be reckoned with! The bubbly artist made her debut with the sweet confection that is "All I Ever Wanted." The love drunk number sees Kady Rain begging a crush for some clarification about their relationship. "Tell me what you want / baby say my name / I don't have the time to play all these games" she boldly demands on the chorus. Rain...
This place is about to blow! Kesha is gearing up to hit the road and perform a string of shows across North America "for the love of rock and roll and my soul." Nothing can keep Kesha down for long. Although the "Tik Tok" songstress is still battling it out against producer Dr. Luke in court, it hasn't stopped her from continuing to pursue her musical ambitions. Earlier this year we were able to hear a new song thanks to her partnership with Zedd, and since then the songstress managed a handful of performances (including a much-lauded Bob Dylan tribute at the Billboard Music Awards). ...
Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, Josh Ward Taylor has been a staple of the music scene since 2006. Championed as “a songwriter’s songwriter” by Ishrat Ansari, owner of legendary music hot spot Café Vivaldi in Greenwich Village, he blends traditional folk with modern blues, delighting fans on both sides of the Atlantic with music that means something. With his new album “Hummingbirds” due out in the near future, he kindly agreed to this interview to chat inspirations, dream shows and song-writing. PW: Please introduce yourself. Josh Ward Taylor: Hey! My name is Josh Ward Taylor. PW: How would you sum yo...
Today it was announced that Adele’s new music video, for her song "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)", will premiere during Sunday's 2016 Billboard Music Awards. In the heels of that announcement, Adele herself shared this little tease of the video on her Twitter account: pic.twitter.com/0hvbCIZUgj — Adele (@Adele) May 16, 2016 "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" is the third single off th...
R&B/Pop artist Omar Alhindi is ready to take the music scene by storm. The California-raised artist is taking the teen scene with his smooth voice and lush rhythms, but he has revealed an artistry that is far beyond his years. When writing, Alhindi blends fresh beats with a large respect for his musical influences. Signed with Tyme Records, Alhindi aims to break the sound barrier with his music. He has already released his first original single, entitled "Back To Me," and he is ready to release even more. Now, Omar Alhindi has just dropped a new music video for his second single, entitled "Twisted," off his EP Back To Me, and we at PopWrapped have the excl...
New York artist, Bette Stuy is certainly in the holiday spirit! Bette Stuy recently released her music video for her new single, "Be Like Santa," and PopWrapped talked with her about her new holiday track, her influences, and her future career in music. PopWrapped: What made you decide to go into the music business? Bette Stuy: I saw it as a creative outlet where I could share my feelings with the world—I want the whole world to hear Bette Stuy ...
American Idol Kelly Clarkson has officially released the music video for one of her most personal releases to date "Piece by Piece," and the visual is guaranteed to bring out a few emotional tears. The track has been selected as the third official single of Kelly Clarkson's studio album of the same name, and it delves into Clarkson's relationship with her father, who abandoned her as a child. The "Heartbeat Song" singer simultaneously praises her husband Brandon Blackstock for restoring her faith in men, while also vowing to never leave her daughter like she had been left. After being selected for an official release, "Piece by Piece" received a bit of a facelift befo...
Soul and pop artist, Jodi Valentin may be only 21 years old. But, she is taking the music scene by storm. Valentin has released her new music video for her song "The Radio" and PopWrapped has your exclusive premiere. The song, entitled "The Radio" is very mellow, and puts you in a somber mood when you listen to it. The song, however, pulls you in with her wonderful lyrics and beautiful story. We asked Jodi what her inspiration for the music video was. She responded, "The inspiration for the video was to capture a passionate but confusing romance. Many times when we reflect back on past loves, we remember the good; for the video I wanted to show ...
Most of us first got to know Drew Ryniewicz from her time as a fan-favorite on the first season of The X-Factor USA. The songstress has been through a lot since then and is now about to get things going, with new music on the way and "Ugly" serving as the first sample. While she's at it, Drew took the time to answer PopWrapped's questions, so here's everything we discussed. PopWrapped: Hey Drew, it’s nice to be doing this Q&A with you! To begin with, what have you been up to ever since Τhe X-Factor and Hello, It’s Me? Drew: Since The X-Factor, I have been in the studio, writing hundreds of songs. Rec...
You may not know her now but electropop artist Amanda Lyons is taking the music scene by storm. Lyons just released a new music video for her single "Echo". "Echo" is the first track from Lyons' upcoming debut EP, entitled Night Vision, which will be released later this year. I spoke with Lyons about the inspiration for her song. She states, The inspiration behind "Echo" was built on an incessant "echo-ing" melody in my head - hence the vocals: "Echo, Echo, Echo.." in the hook. I knew that with this melody's persistence, a valuable song had to be written. Ultimately, the song became about personal triumphs - and seeing the light...
Courtesy of DeQn Sue Known for her quirky songs and unique blend of multiple music genres, up-and-coming artist DeQn Sue has just released her music video for her song entitled, "Bloody Monster" the first single ...
It's always exciting to find new music and it's even more exciting to find new artists. Amanda Markley is realising her first EP in the fall, but right now she's giving fans an early look at what to expect with her single, "Jealousy". Jealousy is about allowing yourself to feel strong emotions. Everyone goes through heartbreak at times, and it’s OK to let go and feel angry or jealous. This song is about that sting when someone you’ve loved moves on, possibly with someone you know. It’s hard to stop those feelings of jealousy and rejection. The music video was really fun to work on, I got to use some of my acting experience as well as have some fun out in the desert!...