It's been one hell of a year for music already, and it's only August. From pop to folk, and even deathcore, we've got you covered. Get caught up now on what you may have missed from the first half of 2024!
"Heart-Shaped Soul" - Loveless
"Loveless just keep getting better and better. Vocalist Julian Comeau truly lets his vocal talents shine in their latest track. While they may have released a number of popular covers early on, this incredible song proves that they are far more than just a cover band!" — Melanie Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
"JOYRIDE" - Kesha
"A fun catchy tune that’ll get you up on your feet moving. Not to mention, this is Kesha’s first song free out of her previous contract!" — Andrew MacLean, International Assistant Editor
"The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" - Taylor Swift
"The bridge is my favorite part of this song because it is so emotional and really tugs at your heart. I think what makes Taylor Swift a great songwriter is that by her lyrics, she can make you feel what she’s feeling." — Kiera Gower, Journalist
"If anyone knows how to write a bridge, it's Taylor Swift. The entire song builds in intensity and every emotion is released during this bridge, and even though I've never been in this situation, I feel everything she feels when she's singing." — Rebecca Ackerman, Journalist
"Fool" - Adrianne Lenker
"Bright Future is an incredible album, but Fool is the standout for me. The guitar picking is beautiful, and in typical Lenker fashion, her words just make you yearn for parts of your life you’ll never get back, come to terms with those things, and be grateful that they ever happened in the first place." — Dylan Wallace, Photographer
"Stronger" - Lower Still
"It reminds me of my trials and tribulations of the last few years and how far I have come, but also giving me more confidence when I look at life from this point forward." — Kevin Young, Journalist
"The Older You Get" - Daniel Seavey
"Daniel has captured all of the feels surrounding growing up. He perfectly puts into words what it's like facing a time when changes are difficult and scary, yet inevitable. The song is full of nostalgia, heartbreak, uncertainty, love, and hope, all wrapped into one." — Abby Crabill, Journalist
"Keep It Real" - Ghostly Kisses
"It's at once eerily similar, yet different, to Radiohead's 'Everything in its Right Place.' It's as if Margaux and Louis-Étienne, Ghostly Kisses, elevated and accentuated all the good bits of that song to perfection." — Ken Kongkatong, Photographer
"16 CARRIAGES" - Beyoncé
"It’s a beautiful, cinematic epic with big and soft moments that speaks deep into the heart and captures the essence of looking back at time." — Mads Pae, Journalist
"Casket of Rust" - Enterprise Earth
"It is an absolute metal masterpiece that perfectly blends old school metal vibes with new deathcore concepts. Over 7 minutes long and it makes you want to mosh the entire time. The song is setting a new standard for deathcore." — Matt Benton, Assistant Editor
"Will the Heavens Catch Us?" - John Moreland
"I love this song because it asks more questions than it gives answers. John has the ability to make you feel at peace and make you feel like you aren’t the only one in this world asking big questions. This song does that for me." — James Adamski, Photographer
"Lucky" - Halsey
"It's a fun pop song, but it's also an vulnerable look into the story of their life/journey with her health. Lucky is a perfect example of the beauty that can stem from transforming pain into art." — Taylor Dakota, Reviews Editor
"Don't Be Yourself" - The Rocket Summer
"As someone who struggles with imposter syndrome in many aspects of life, I find this song's message about overcoming fear and embracing our true potential incredibly inspiring. It is a reminder that if we wait too long to pursue our dreams and be our authentic selves, life will pass us by." — Ashley O'Mara, Photographer
"Good Luck, Babe!" - Chappell Roan
"The composition is just beautiful! I also feel that the lyrics can be interpreted in a way that we can all relate to." — Lorna Leahy, Photographer
