The Best of... Archives - Hot Pop Today Hot Pop Today Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:23:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 New Albums Everyone Will Be Listening to This April https://hotpoptoday.com/5-new-albums-everyone-will-be-listening-to-this-april/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:02:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13043 This spring has already given us some amazing albums in less than two weeks, and there’s more where that came from! April will mark the release of some of the year’s most anticipated new albums, and here are five that we can’t wait to hear. Vampire Weekend – Only God Was Above Us (April 5) […]

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This spring has already given us some amazing albums in less than two weeks, and there’s more where that came from! April will mark the release of some of the year’s most anticipated new albums, and here are five that we can’t wait to hear.

Vampire Weekend – Only God Was Above Us (April 5)

It’s been five years since the release of Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride, and Only God Was Above Us is shaping up to be a worthy successor, judging by its lead singles “Capricorn” and “Gen-X Cops”.

Girl in Red – I’m Doing It Again Baby! (April 12)

Girl in Red has given us a taste of her new sound with songs “Too Much” and “You Need Me Now?” ft. Sabrina Carpenter, set to be featured on her upcoming album I’m Doing It Again Baby!

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department (April 19)

Taylor Swift hasn’t shared much news about The Tortured Poets Department since announcing it at the Grammys, but we know that the standard edition will feature 16 tracks, including collaborations with Post Malone and Florence and the Machine.

St. Vincent – All Born Screaming (April 26)

Many of our favorite alternative artists will share new albums with the world this April, and St. Vincent’s All Born Screaming is showing a lot of promise so far.

Anitta – Funk Generation (April 26)

Anitta’s Funk Generation will see her embracing her Brazilian funk roots, and she teased it with several catchy songs, including “Funk Rave”, “Mil Veces”, and “Joga pra Lua”.

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34+ Greatest Female Guitarists of All Time https://hotpoptoday.com/best-female-guitarists/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:20:28 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12894 Every music enthusiast understands the thrill of an electrifying guitar solo. While iconic names like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Chuck Berry come to mind when thinking about iconic guitarists, there are tons of trailblazing female guitars who shouldn’t be overlooked. From country and funk to rock and roll and blues, and every subgenre […]

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Every music enthusiast understands the thrill of an electrifying guitar solo. While iconic names like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Chuck Berry come to mind when thinking about iconic guitarists, there are tons of trailblazing female guitars who shouldn’t be overlooked.

From country and funk to rock and roll and blues, and every subgenre in between, these are the greatest female guitars of all time. Did your favorite musicians make the list?

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5 Brand-New Albums Everyone Will Be Listening to This January https://hotpoptoday.com/5-brand-new-albums-everyone-will-be-listening-to-this-january/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:40:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12614 2024 is bringing a lot of amazing new music our way, starting with some of January’s most anticipated new releases. From Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s collaborative album Vultures to Green Day’s Saviors, here are five albums worth listening to this month. Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign – Vultures (January 12) Kanye West […]

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2024 is bringing a lot of amazing new music our way, starting with some of January’s most anticipated new releases. From Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s collaborative album Vultures to Green Day’s Saviors, here are five albums worth listening to this month.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign – Vultures (January 12)

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign are gearing up for the release of their collaborative album Vultures, and they teased several potential collaborations with everyone from Bad Bunny and Chris Brown to Lil Baby and Future.

Kid Cudi – Insano (January 12)

January 12 will be a great day for hip-hop because it will also mark the release of Kid Cudi’s ninth studio album Insano, which will see him joining forces with the likes of Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, and ASAP Rocky.

Kali Uchis – Orquídeas (January 12)

Kali Uchis created a lot of hype for her upcoming fourth studio album Orquídeas with the Karol G collaboration “Labios Mordidos”, and its release date is just around the corner.

Green Day – Saviors (January 19)

Punk rock legends Green Day will be back with the new album Saviors this month, and they teased its release with singles “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Look Ma, No Brains!”.

James Arthur – Bitter Sweet Love (January 26)

The British singer James Arthur will drop his fifth studio album in just a few weeks, and he promoted its release with several singles, including “A Year Ago” and “Sleepwalking”.

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Top 5 “Saturday Night Live” Performances of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-saturday-night-live-performances-of-2023/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:48:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12581 Serving as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live is quite a badge of honor, and their lineup this year was as impressive as it gets. From Olivia Rodrigo to Tate McRae, we’re bringing you five SNL performances that knocked us off our feet throughout 2023. Sam Smith: “Unholy ft. Kim Petras” Sam Smith delivered […]

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Serving as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live is quite a badge of honor, and their lineup this year was as impressive as it gets. From Olivia Rodrigo to Tate McRae, we’re bringing you five SNL performances that knocked us off our feet throughout 2023.

Sam Smith: “Unholy ft. Kim Petras”

Sam Smith delivered the first SNL performance of 2023 alongside Kim Petras. This rendition of “Unholy” was pretty tame compared to some of their other performances, but that added to its charm.

Karol G: “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora”

We can count on Karol G to knock it out of the park every time she hits the stage, and she impressed us with two completely different takes on “Tus Gafitas” and “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora “ during her time on SNL.

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny is the only SNL host to pull double duty in 2023, and he delivered an epic performance of “Un Preview” and “Monaco” in addition to hosting the show.

Olivia Rodrigo: “All-American B—h”

Olivia Rodrigo brought pop-punk energy to the SNL stage with a theatrical rendition of “All-American B—h”, which included everything from glass breaking to cake smashing.

Tate McRae: “Greedy”

Tate McRae gave us one of the biggest viral hits of 2023 with “Greedy” and her amazing dance skills were on full display in this electrifying live performance.

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Top 5 Breakout Songs of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-breakout-songs-of-2023/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:46:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12573 One great song is sometimes all it takes to put an artist’s name on the map, and our favorite rising stars learned that first-hand this year. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Tyla’s “Water”, we’re bringing you five breakout hits that took the world by storm in 2023. Kenya Grace – “Strangers” Kenya Grace […]

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One great song is sometimes all it takes to put an artist’s name on the map, and our favorite rising stars learned that first-hand this year. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Tyla’s “Water”, we’re bringing you five breakout hits that took the world by storm in 2023.

Kenya Grace – “Strangers”

Kenya Grace was a complete unknown just a few months ago, before her breakout hit “Strangers” went viral on TikTok, and hit No. 1 in the UK, making her the only female artist since Kate Bush to top the chart with a song performed, written, and produced entirely solo.

Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”

Victoria Monét is one of the candidates for the best new artist at the upcoming Grammy Awards, and her breakout hit “On My Mama” is largely responsible for her success.

PinkPantheress ft. Ice Spice – “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2”

PinkPantheress and Ice Spice went from being relative unknowns to gaining the status of two of the biggest rising stars of their generation after finding viral fame with their smash hit “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2”.

Tyla – “Water”

The South African singer became an overnight sensation thanks to her viral hit “Water”, and she’s currently plotting the release of her self-titled debut album.

Peso Pluma ft. Eslabon Armado – “Ella Baila Sola”

Peso Pluma’s star was on the rise for quite some time, but “Ella Baila Sola” is his first song to find huge global success and make history as the first regional Mexican song to reach the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Top 5 Music Videos of 2023 That Got Everyone Talking https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-music-videos-of-2023-that-got-everyone-talking/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:18:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12554 Music videos are an art form in their own right, and they’ve put many amazing songs on the map throughout 2023. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”, here are five amazing visuals that caught our attention this past year. SZA: “Kill Bill” It’s been a while since […]

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Music videos are an art form in their own right, and they’ve put many amazing songs on the map throughout 2023. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”, here are five amazing visuals that caught our attention this past year.

SZA: “Kill Bill”

It’s been a while since SZA dropped the music video for her chart-topping hit “Kill Bill” back in January, but this Tarantino-inspired visual created such a commotion that its impact still lingers almost a year later.

Billie Eilish: “What Was I Made For?”

Billie Eilish has given us one of the most reflective and harrowing songs of the year with “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie. Her self-directed music video did a great job honoring Barbie, while also celebrating some of Eilish’s own past eras.

Victoria Monét: “On My Mama”

Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” is in the running for record of the year at the upcoming Grammy Awards, and none of that would’ve been possible without its perfectly choreographed, Y2K-inspired visual.

Troye Sivan: “One of Your Girls”

“Rush” is definitely Troye Sivan’s most popular song of 2023, but his transformation in “One of Your Girls” video created even more buzz, along with Ross Lynch’s unforgettable cameo.

Olivia Rodrigo: “Vampire”

Olivia Rodrigo set the stage for her second studio album Guts with the lead single “Vampire”. The music video for this song took us on a wild ride, from its peacful start to its bloody finish.

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Ed Sheeran‘s “Perfect” Crowned as Most Popular Wedding Song of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/ed-sheerans-perfect-crowned-as-most-popular-wedding-song-of-2023/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:34:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12532 Ed Sheeran has given us one of his biggest hits with “Perfect”, and its popularity isn’t fading away, especially with the newlyweds. The list of the most popular wedding songs of 2023 is here, and it’s led by Sheeran’s romantic ballad from his 2017 album Divide. A new study conducted by Encore Musicians rounded up […]

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Ed Sheeran has given us one of his biggest hits with “Perfect”, and its popularity isn’t fading away, especially with the newlyweds. The list of the most popular wedding songs of 2023 is here, and it’s led by Sheeran’s romantic ballad from his 2017 album Divide.

A new study conducted by Encore Musicians rounded up the most popular wedding songs in the UK over the course of the past 12 months, and Sheeran’s “Perfect” came on top. According to this study, 16% of newlyweds in the UK enjoyed their first dance while this ballad played in the background. Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” also made the cut and occupied the fourth spot on the list.

John Legend‘s “All Of Me”, Elvis Presley‘s “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, and Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” also made it to the top five, and they were in pretty good company.

The list of songs in the top ten also included “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “At Last” by Etta James, “Marry You” by Bruno Mars, and “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder.

Encore Musicians is one of the UK’s most popular booking platforms for musicians, and they used the data from over 3,000 events to conduct this study.

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Top 5 Debut Albums of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-debut-albums-of-2023/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12447 It’s always fun to watch our favorite emerging artists finally come into their own and share their debut albums with the world. From Victoria Monét and PinkPantheress, many rising stars finally released their first LP this year, and here are five that knocked it out of the park. Boygenius – The Record Julien Baker, Phoebe […]

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It’s always fun to watch our favorite emerging artists finally come into their own and share their debut albums with the world. From Victoria Monét and PinkPantheress, many rising stars finally released their first LP this year, and here are five that knocked it out of the park.

Boygenius – The Record

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus all have a pretty impressive track record on their own, but they took things to a whole new level with the first album they released together.

Jungkook – Golden

Several BTS members released their debut solo albums this year, but Jungkook’s Golden was the most impressive. It produced hit singles “Seven” ft. Latto and “3D” ft. Jack Harlow.

Victoria Monét – Jaguar II

Victoria Monét is coming into the upcoming Grammy Awards as one of the most-nominated artists of the year, and she owes her success to her debut album Jaguar II and its hit single “On My Mama”.

PinkPantheress – Heaven Knows

After breaking onto the scene with the viral hit “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” ft. Ice Spice, PinkPantheress served more Y2K nostalgia on her debut album Heaven Knows and showed the world she’s no one-hit wonder.

Raye – My 21st Century Blues

Raye gave us one of the biggest bangers of the year with “Escapism” ft. 070 Shake, and this song did a great job setting the stage for her long-awaited debut album My 21st Century Blues.

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5 New Albums Worth Checking Out This October https://hotpoptoday.com/5-new-albums-worth-checking-out-this-october/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:20:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12182 October is just around the corner, and our favorite artists are kicking it off on a high note! Many of the year’s most-anticipated albums are set to hit the shelves this month, and here are five we’ll be listening to on repeat in the next few weeks. Drake – For All the Dogs (October 8) […]

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October is just around the corner, and our favorite artists are kicking it off on a high note! Many of the year’s most-anticipated albums are set to hit the shelves this month, and here are five we’ll be listening to on repeat in the next few weeks.

Drake – For All the Dogs (October 8)

Drake delayed the release of For All the Dogs several times, but he’s finally ready to share it with the world. He did a great job setting the stage for this album with the chart-topping single “Slime You Out” ft. SZA.

Troye Sivan – Something to Give Each Other (October 13)

Troye Sivan knocked us off our feet with his recent viral hit “Rush” and its follow-up “Got Me Started” got us even more hyped up for his third studio album Something to Give Each Other.

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (October 20)

It’s been almost two decades since The Rolling Stones released their last album of the original material, but they’ll be back with the star-studded Hackney Diamonds this October.

Blink-182 – One More Time… (October 20)

The classic line-up of Blink-182 reunited for the band’s latest studio album One More Time…, which will see them reflecting on some of the personal struggles they survived by each other’s side.

Taylor Swift – 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (October 27)

Taylor Swift’s album 1989 gave us some of her biggest hits, such as “Blank Space”, “Shake It Off”, and “Bad Blood”—and its re-recorded version is just around the corner!

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Best New Songs of the Week https://hotpoptoday.com/best-new-songs-of-the-week-173/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 06:29:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12095 Summer is slowly drawing to a close, but new candidates for the songs of the summer are still pouring in. From Miley Cyrus’ “Used To Be Young” to The Killers’ “Your Side of Town”, we’re bringing you ten brand-new tracks that defined this week. This week marked a major comeback for two of our favorite […]

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Summer is slowly drawing to a close, but new candidates for the songs of the summer are still pouring in. From Miley Cyrus’ “Used To Be Young” to The Killers’ “Your Side of Town”, we’re bringing you ten brand-new tracks that defined this week.

This week marked a major comeback for two of our favorite former Disney stars – Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez. They both announced new songs last week and supported each other on social media before finally sharing them with the world on Friday.

Gomez delivered a club-ready girl power anthem with “Single Soon”, her first solo single of 2023. As for Cyrus, she opted for a completely different approach with a soaring ballad “Used To Be Young”, which sees her reflecting on the mistakes she made in her past.

The rest of our list of best songs of the week includes an interesting mix of different genres, ranging from indie rock to country. Zach Bryan made the cut with his recently released self-titled album, which produced A-list collaboration “I Remember Everything” feat. Kacey Musgraves.

Our list also includes new music from The Killers, Mitski, Victoria Monét, and Conan Gray, so get ready to add them to your playlist.

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young

Zach Bryan – I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

Selena Gomez – Single Soon

The Killers – Your Side of Town

Mitski – Heaven

Victoria Monét – Alright

Conan Gray – Winner

YUNGBLUD – Hated

Blackpink – The Girls

Omar Apollo – Ice Slippin

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> The Best of... Archives - Hot Pop Today Hot Pop Today Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:23:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 New Albums Everyone Will Be Listening to This April https://hotpoptoday.com/5-new-albums-everyone-will-be-listening-to-this-april/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:02:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13043 This spring has already given us some amazing albums in less than two weeks, and there’s more where that came from! April will mark the release of some of the year’s most anticipated new albums, and here are five that we can’t wait to hear. Vampire Weekend – Only God Was Above Us (April 5) […]

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This spring has already given us some amazing albums in less than two weeks, and there’s more where that came from! April will mark the release of some of the year’s most anticipated new albums, and here are five that we can’t wait to hear.

Vampire Weekend – Only God Was Above Us (April 5)

It’s been five years since the release of Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride, and Only God Was Above Us is shaping up to be a worthy successor, judging by its lead singles “Capricorn” and “Gen-X Cops”.

Girl in Red – I’m Doing It Again Baby! (April 12)

Girl in Red has given us a taste of her new sound with songs “Too Much” and “You Need Me Now?” ft. Sabrina Carpenter, set to be featured on her upcoming album I’m Doing It Again Baby!

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department (April 19)

Taylor Swift hasn’t shared much news about The Tortured Poets Department since announcing it at the Grammys, but we know that the standard edition will feature 16 tracks, including collaborations with Post Malone and Florence and the Machine.

St. Vincent – All Born Screaming (April 26)

Many of our favorite alternative artists will share new albums with the world this April, and St. Vincent’s All Born Screaming is showing a lot of promise so far.

Anitta – Funk Generation (April 26)

Anitta’s Funk Generation will see her embracing her Brazilian funk roots, and she teased it with several catchy songs, including “Funk Rave”, “Mil Veces”, and “Joga pra Lua”.

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34+ Greatest Female Guitarists of All Time https://hotpoptoday.com/best-female-guitarists/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:20:28 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12894 Every music enthusiast understands the thrill of an electrifying guitar solo. While iconic names like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Chuck Berry come to mind when thinking about iconic guitarists, there are tons of trailblazing female guitars who shouldn’t be overlooked. From country and funk to rock and roll and blues, and every subgenre […]

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Every music enthusiast understands the thrill of an electrifying guitar solo. While iconic names like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Chuck Berry come to mind when thinking about iconic guitarists, there are tons of trailblazing female guitars who shouldn’t be overlooked.

From country and funk to rock and roll and blues, and every subgenre in between, these are the greatest female guitars of all time. Did your favorite musicians make the list?

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5 Brand-New Albums Everyone Will Be Listening to This January https://hotpoptoday.com/5-brand-new-albums-everyone-will-be-listening-to-this-january/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:40:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12614 2024 is bringing a lot of amazing new music our way, starting with some of January’s most anticipated new releases. From Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s collaborative album Vultures to Green Day’s Saviors, here are five albums worth listening to this month. Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign – Vultures (January 12) Kanye West […]

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2024 is bringing a lot of amazing new music our way, starting with some of January’s most anticipated new releases. From Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s collaborative album Vultures to Green Day’s Saviors, here are five albums worth listening to this month.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign – Vultures (January 12)

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign are gearing up for the release of their collaborative album Vultures, and they teased several potential collaborations with everyone from Bad Bunny and Chris Brown to Lil Baby and Future.

Kid Cudi – Insano (January 12)

January 12 will be a great day for hip-hop because it will also mark the release of Kid Cudi’s ninth studio album Insano, which will see him joining forces with the likes of Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, and ASAP Rocky.

Kali Uchis – Orquídeas (January 12)

Kali Uchis created a lot of hype for her upcoming fourth studio album Orquídeas with the Karol G collaboration “Labios Mordidos”, and its release date is just around the corner.

Green Day – Saviors (January 19)

Punk rock legends Green Day will be back with the new album Saviors this month, and they teased its release with singles “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Look Ma, No Brains!”.

James Arthur – Bitter Sweet Love (January 26)

The British singer James Arthur will drop his fifth studio album in just a few weeks, and he promoted its release with several singles, including “A Year Ago” and “Sleepwalking”.

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Top 5 “Saturday Night Live” Performances of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-saturday-night-live-performances-of-2023/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:48:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12581 Serving as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live is quite a badge of honor, and their lineup this year was as impressive as it gets. From Olivia Rodrigo to Tate McRae, we’re bringing you five SNL performances that knocked us off our feet throughout 2023. Sam Smith: “Unholy ft. Kim Petras” Sam Smith delivered […]

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Serving as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live is quite a badge of honor, and their lineup this year was as impressive as it gets. From Olivia Rodrigo to Tate McRae, we’re bringing you five SNL performances that knocked us off our feet throughout 2023.

Sam Smith: “Unholy ft. Kim Petras”

Sam Smith delivered the first SNL performance of 2023 alongside Kim Petras. This rendition of “Unholy” was pretty tame compared to some of their other performances, but that added to its charm.

Karol G: “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora”

We can count on Karol G to knock it out of the park every time she hits the stage, and she impressed us with two completely different takes on “Tus Gafitas” and “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora “ during her time on SNL.

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny is the only SNL host to pull double duty in 2023, and he delivered an epic performance of “Un Preview” and “Monaco” in addition to hosting the show.

Olivia Rodrigo: “All-American B—h”

Olivia Rodrigo brought pop-punk energy to the SNL stage with a theatrical rendition of “All-American B—h”, which included everything from glass breaking to cake smashing.

Tate McRae: “Greedy”

Tate McRae gave us one of the biggest viral hits of 2023 with “Greedy” and her amazing dance skills were on full display in this electrifying live performance.

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Top 5 Breakout Songs of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-breakout-songs-of-2023/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:46:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12573 One great song is sometimes all it takes to put an artist’s name on the map, and our favorite rising stars learned that first-hand this year. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Tyla’s “Water”, we’re bringing you five breakout hits that took the world by storm in 2023. Kenya Grace – “Strangers” Kenya Grace […]

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One great song is sometimes all it takes to put an artist’s name on the map, and our favorite rising stars learned that first-hand this year. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Tyla’s “Water”, we’re bringing you five breakout hits that took the world by storm in 2023.

Kenya Grace – “Strangers”

Kenya Grace was a complete unknown just a few months ago, before her breakout hit “Strangers” went viral on TikTok, and hit No. 1 in the UK, making her the only female artist since Kate Bush to top the chart with a song performed, written, and produced entirely solo.

Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”

Victoria Monét is one of the candidates for the best new artist at the upcoming Grammy Awards, and her breakout hit “On My Mama” is largely responsible for her success.

PinkPantheress ft. Ice Spice – “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2”

PinkPantheress and Ice Spice went from being relative unknowns to gaining the status of two of the biggest rising stars of their generation after finding viral fame with their smash hit “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2”.

Tyla – “Water”

The South African singer became an overnight sensation thanks to her viral hit “Water”, and she’s currently plotting the release of her self-titled debut album.

Peso Pluma ft. Eslabon Armado – “Ella Baila Sola”

Peso Pluma’s star was on the rise for quite some time, but “Ella Baila Sola” is his first song to find huge global success and make history as the first regional Mexican song to reach the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Top 5 Music Videos of 2023 That Got Everyone Talking https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-music-videos-of-2023-that-got-everyone-talking/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:18:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12554 Music videos are an art form in their own right, and they’ve put many amazing songs on the map throughout 2023. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”, here are five amazing visuals that caught our attention this past year. SZA: “Kill Bill” It’s been a while since […]

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Music videos are an art form in their own right, and they’ve put many amazing songs on the map throughout 2023. From Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” to Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”, here are five amazing visuals that caught our attention this past year.

SZA: “Kill Bill”

It’s been a while since SZA dropped the music video for her chart-topping hit “Kill Bill” back in January, but this Tarantino-inspired visual created such a commotion that its impact still lingers almost a year later.

Billie Eilish: “What Was I Made For?”

Billie Eilish has given us one of the most reflective and harrowing songs of the year with “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie. Her self-directed music video did a great job honoring Barbie, while also celebrating some of Eilish’s own past eras.

Victoria Monét: “On My Mama”

Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama” is in the running for record of the year at the upcoming Grammy Awards, and none of that would’ve been possible without its perfectly choreographed, Y2K-inspired visual.

Troye Sivan: “One of Your Girls”

“Rush” is definitely Troye Sivan’s most popular song of 2023, but his transformation in “One of Your Girls” video created even more buzz, along with Ross Lynch’s unforgettable cameo.

Olivia Rodrigo: “Vampire”

Olivia Rodrigo set the stage for her second studio album Guts with the lead single “Vampire”. The music video for this song took us on a wild ride, from its peacful start to its bloody finish.

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Ed Sheeran‘s “Perfect” Crowned as Most Popular Wedding Song of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/ed-sheerans-perfect-crowned-as-most-popular-wedding-song-of-2023/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:34:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12532 Ed Sheeran has given us one of his biggest hits with “Perfect”, and its popularity isn’t fading away, especially with the newlyweds. The list of the most popular wedding songs of 2023 is here, and it’s led by Sheeran’s romantic ballad from his 2017 album Divide. A new study conducted by Encore Musicians rounded up […]

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Ed Sheeran has given us one of his biggest hits with “Perfect”, and its popularity isn’t fading away, especially with the newlyweds. The list of the most popular wedding songs of 2023 is here, and it’s led by Sheeran’s romantic ballad from his 2017 album Divide.

A new study conducted by Encore Musicians rounded up the most popular wedding songs in the UK over the course of the past 12 months, and Sheeran’s “Perfect” came on top. According to this study, 16% of newlyweds in the UK enjoyed their first dance while this ballad played in the background. Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” also made the cut and occupied the fourth spot on the list.

John Legend‘s “All Of Me”, Elvis Presley‘s “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, and Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” also made it to the top five, and they were in pretty good company.

The list of songs in the top ten also included “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “At Last” by Etta James, “Marry You” by Bruno Mars, and “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder.

Encore Musicians is one of the UK’s most popular booking platforms for musicians, and they used the data from over 3,000 events to conduct this study.

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Top 5 Debut Albums of 2023 https://hotpoptoday.com/top-5-debut-albums-of-2023/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12447 It’s always fun to watch our favorite emerging artists finally come into their own and share their debut albums with the world. From Victoria Monét and PinkPantheress, many rising stars finally released their first LP this year, and here are five that knocked it out of the park. Boygenius – The Record Julien Baker, Phoebe […]

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It’s always fun to watch our favorite emerging artists finally come into their own and share their debut albums with the world. From Victoria Monét and PinkPantheress, many rising stars finally released their first LP this year, and here are five that knocked it out of the park.

Boygenius – The Record

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus all have a pretty impressive track record on their own, but they took things to a whole new level with the first album they released together.

Jungkook – Golden

Several BTS members released their debut solo albums this year, but Jungkook’s Golden was the most impressive. It produced hit singles “Seven” ft. Latto and “3D” ft. Jack Harlow.

Victoria Monét – Jaguar II

Victoria Monét is coming into the upcoming Grammy Awards as one of the most-nominated artists of the year, and she owes her success to her debut album Jaguar II and its hit single “On My Mama”.

PinkPantheress – Heaven Knows

After breaking onto the scene with the viral hit “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” ft. Ice Spice, PinkPantheress served more Y2K nostalgia on her debut album Heaven Knows and showed the world she’s no one-hit wonder.

Raye – My 21st Century Blues

Raye gave us one of the biggest bangers of the year with “Escapism” ft. 070 Shake, and this song did a great job setting the stage for her long-awaited debut album My 21st Century Blues.

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5 New Albums Worth Checking Out This October https://hotpoptoday.com/5-new-albums-worth-checking-out-this-october/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:20:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12182 October is just around the corner, and our favorite artists are kicking it off on a high note! Many of the year’s most-anticipated albums are set to hit the shelves this month, and here are five we’ll be listening to on repeat in the next few weeks. Drake – For All the Dogs (October 8) […]

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October is just around the corner, and our favorite artists are kicking it off on a high note! Many of the year’s most-anticipated albums are set to hit the shelves this month, and here are five we’ll be listening to on repeat in the next few weeks.

Drake – For All the Dogs (October 8)

Drake delayed the release of For All the Dogs several times, but he’s finally ready to share it with the world. He did a great job setting the stage for this album with the chart-topping single “Slime You Out” ft. SZA.

Troye Sivan – Something to Give Each Other (October 13)

Troye Sivan knocked us off our feet with his recent viral hit “Rush” and its follow-up “Got Me Started” got us even more hyped up for his third studio album Something to Give Each Other.

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (October 20)

It’s been almost two decades since The Rolling Stones released their last album of the original material, but they’ll be back with the star-studded Hackney Diamonds this October.

Blink-182 – One More Time… (October 20)

The classic line-up of Blink-182 reunited for the band’s latest studio album One More Time…, which will see them reflecting on some of the personal struggles they survived by each other’s side.

Taylor Swift – 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (October 27)

Taylor Swift’s album 1989 gave us some of her biggest hits, such as “Blank Space”, “Shake It Off”, and “Bad Blood”—and its re-recorded version is just around the corner!

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Best New Songs of the Week https://hotpoptoday.com/best-new-songs-of-the-week-173/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 06:29:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12095 Summer is slowly drawing to a close, but new candidates for the songs of the summer are still pouring in. From Miley Cyrus’ “Used To Be Young” to The Killers’ “Your Side of Town”, we’re bringing you ten brand-new tracks that defined this week. This week marked a major comeback for two of our favorite […]

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Summer is slowly drawing to a close, but new candidates for the songs of the summer are still pouring in. From Miley Cyrus’ “Used To Be Young” to The Killers’ “Your Side of Town”, we’re bringing you ten brand-new tracks that defined this week.

This week marked a major comeback for two of our favorite former Disney stars – Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez. They both announced new songs last week and supported each other on social media before finally sharing them with the world on Friday.

Gomez delivered a club-ready girl power anthem with “Single Soon”, her first solo single of 2023. As for Cyrus, she opted for a completely different approach with a soaring ballad “Used To Be Young”, which sees her reflecting on the mistakes she made in her past.

The rest of our list of best songs of the week includes an interesting mix of different genres, ranging from indie rock to country. Zach Bryan made the cut with his recently released self-titled album, which produced A-list collaboration “I Remember Everything” feat. Kacey Musgraves.

Our list also includes new music from The Killers, Mitski, Victoria Monét, and Conan Gray, so get ready to add them to your playlist.

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young

Zach Bryan – I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

Selena Gomez – Single Soon

The Killers – Your Side of Town

Mitski – Heaven

Victoria Monét – Alright

Conan Gray – Winner

YUNGBLUD – Hated

Blackpink – The Girls

Omar Apollo – Ice Slippin

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