Dua Lipa’s “Illusion” is definitely the week’s most talked-about new track, and it deserves all the attention coming its way. It’s the third single from her new album Radical Optimism, and it perfectly captures its nostalgic, Britpop-inspired sound.

This week also marked the release of Metro Boomin and Future’s second collaborative album We Still Don’t Trust You, and its title track made it to our list. Speaking of new albums, Maggie Rogers and Girl in Red made a comeback with their latest LPs this week and truly impressed us with their new sound.

It was a great week for female artists overall, and the songs that made the cut cover a wide range of different genres. In addition to Maggie Rogers and Girl in Red representing alternative pop-rock, R&B artists Chlöe, Tinashe, and Willow also made it to our list alongside the rising country star Tanner Adell.

Dua Lipa – “Illusion”

Linkin Park – “QWERTY”

Maggie Rogers – “The Kill”

Girl in Red – “I’m Back”

Future, Metro Boomin – “We Still Don’t Trust You”

WILLOW – “Big Feelings”

Suki Waterhouse – “My Fun”

Tinashe – “Nasty”

Tanner Adell – Whiskey Blues

Chlöe – “Boy Bye”

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Directed by Tanu Muino, Lipa’s new visual was shot at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc in Barcelona, and it might just be her most lavish music video yet. “I really like the way you’re movin’ / Yeah, I just wanna dance with the illusion” she sings in the song’s bridge, while dancing her heart out with a group of synchronized swimmers and enjoying the panoramic views of Barcelona.

Lipa co-wrote this song with Caroline Ailin, Danny L Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Kevin Parker, and she credits it for “breaking the ice” and inspiring it the entire record.

“It’s about knowing what you’re getting yourself into but staying for the hell of it. The joke’s on them, it’s the fun of playing someone at their own game because ultimately you won’t fall for an illusion,” said Lipa in a statement.

“Illusion” was released as the third single from her new album Radical Optimism, scheduled to hit the shelves on May 3.

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Lipa took to social media to share the “Illusions” artwork, which sees her wearing a white bikini top and shawl. She wears the same outfit in the short snippet of the song, which reveals its lyrics, “I could do this dance all night / Ooh, what you doing? Don’t know who you think that you’re confusing.”

Lipa previously discussed this song in an interview with Variety and revealed it was the “eureka moment” that inspired the whole album.

“That was a song where I felt like lyrically, I got this radical optimism. I felt very strong in the moment when I was writing that song, because it was really seeing past someone’s bulls–t […} and understanding it for what it is and just entertaining it for the hell of it,” she told Variety.

Radical Optimism will be released on May 3 via Warner Records, and it will feature 11 songs, including previously released singles “Houdini” and “Training Season”.

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Coldplay will make history as the first act to lead the bill five times, after previously headlining Glastonbury in 2002, 2005, 2011, and 2016. Their performance at this festival will be a part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, which kicked off in early 2022 and went on to become the third-highest-grossing tour of all time.

As for Dua Lipa, her Glastonbury headlining spot was announced just a day after she officially teased the release of her third studio album Radical Optimism. It will hit the shelves on May 3, and she promoted its release with singles “Houdini” and “Training Season”.

SZA filled the third headlining spot, making this year’s Glastonbury the first one ever to have two female headliners. She made quite a splash with her sophomore studio album SOS, and she’s planning to release its long-awaited reissue Lana later this year.

The 2024 Glastonbury Festival will take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset between June 26-30, and you can check out the full lineup below:

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After teasing her new era for months, Lipa finally shared all the info we’ve been missing about this record, including its title and release date. She also posted the album cover, which brilliantly channels its title by showing Lipa staying calm despite coming face-to-face with a shark in the middle of an ocean.

Dua Lipa became intrigued with the concept of radical optimism after a friend mentioned it a few years ago. The idea of “going through chaos gracefully” resonated with her, and she decided to explore it through a Britpop lens on her new album.

“At the same time, I found myself looking through the music history of psychedelia, trip-hop, and Britpop. It has always felt so confidently optimistic to me, and that honesty and attitude is a feeling I took into my recording sessions,” she explained in a statement.

Radical Optimism will hit the shelves on May 3, and it will feature 11 songs, including hit singles “Houdini” and “Training Season.

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Beyoncé broke the internet shortly after this year’s Super Bowl by announcing the release of her next studio album Renaissance Act II. Her next LP will be country-themed, and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” proves that this genre fits her like a glove.

Dua Lipa is also busy teasing the release of her next album, and she finally dropped her long-awaited new single “Training Season”. Vampire Weekend are gearing up for the release of their new LP Only God Was Above Us, and they gave us a taste of things to come with “Capricorn”.

Our list for this week doesn’t feature too many collaborations, but the ones that made the cut are as good as it gets. Mariah Carey hopped on the remix of Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?”, while Karol G joined forces with Tiësto for the electrifying new song “Contigo”.

Check out our list in full and get ready to discover new songs by Caroline Polachek, Pearl Jam, IDLES, Kim Gordon, and Tierra Whack.

Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”

Dua Lipa – “Training Season”

Vampire Weekend – “Capricorn”

Karol G & Tiësto – “Contigo”

Caroline Polachek – “Spring Is Coming with a Strawberry in the Mouth”

Ariana Grande – “Yes, And? ft. Mariah Carey”

Pearl Jam – “Dark Matter”

IDLES – “Grace”

Kim Gordon- “I’m a Man”

Tierra Whack – “27 Club”

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The Vincent Haycock-directed visual opens with the singer receiving countless apologies on her voicemail from her previous suitors. As the video progresses, they flood a café where Lipa is sitting all on her own, and the room spins into chaos while they try to get her attention.

The Grammy-winning singer previously revealed that the lyrics for this song came together pretty quickly, after a series of bad dates. She had a laugh about her past experiences with songwriters Caroline Ailin and Tobias Jesso Jr. while writing the song together.

“While it is obviously about that feeling when you are just absolutely done telling people… men specifically in this case, how to date you right; it is also about my training season being over and me growing with every experience,” said Lipa in a statement.

“Training Season” was released as the second single from Lipa’s upcoming third studio album, and she performed it live at this year’s Grammy Awards alongside “Houdini”.

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In an official statement teasing the release of her new single, Lipa revealed this song came together after a series of bad dates. She described it as a song about growing with every experience before reaching the point when you realize that the training season is over.

“While it may be that training season is never over for any of us, you start to see the beauty in finding that person to experience it with. You stop looking for the trainees and become more interested in having someone where you are and someone to grow with,” said Lipa.

“Training Season” will be released as the second single from Lipa’s upcoming third studio album, which she described as “a psychedelic-pop-infused tribute to UK rave culture” in a recent interview with The Rolling Stones.

Even though she hasn’t released a new album since Future Nostalgia in 2020, Lipa is currently in the running for two Grammy Awards for song of the year and best song written for a visual media for “Dance the Night” from Barbie.

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Lipa recently set down with The Rolling Stone for an in-depth interview about her new LP and described it as “a psychedelic-pop-infused tribute to UK rave culture.” She revealed it would feature 11 tracks that pay homage to Primal Scream, Massive Attack, Oasis, and Blur.

Lipa also said her next album will capture the essence of youth and freedom and explained why she decided to bring no collaborators on board.

“Sometimes it’s hard to explain to someone your vision. It’s also hard to envision someone on it. I think the songs are just so full, and these stories were so personal that I felt like only I really wanted to tell them,” said Lipa.

Even though her new LP will include no features, she worked closely with Caroline Ailin, Tobuas Jesso Jr., Danny Harle, and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker to bring it to life. Julia Michaels, Andrew Wyatt, Billy Walsh, and Ali Tamposi have also been credited among songwriters.

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This will be the third time that Eilish performs at the Grammys, having previously done so in 2021 and 2022. Rodrigo took the stage in 2022, while Lipa is returning for the first time since 2021.

Eilish has six nominations at the 2024 Grammys. Her song “What Was I Made For?” which was part of the soundtrack for blockbuster Barbie, is nominated in five categories, including Song Of The Year. Additionally, Eilish also received a nomination for Labrinth collaboration “Never Felt So Alone” in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.

Rodrigo will also have six opportunities to add more Grammy Awards to her collection. Her second studio album, Guts, has been nominated in the Album of the Year and Best Vocal Performance categories. Rodrigo’s hit single “Vampire” is up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance awards, while her track “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl” is nominated in the Best Rock Song category.

Lipa is nominated in the Best Song Written For Visual Media and Song of the Year categories for “Dance The Night,” another song taken from Barbie The Album.

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Dua Lipa’s “Illusion” is definitely the week’s most talked-about new track, and it deserves all the attention coming its way. It’s the third single from her new album Radical Optimism, and it perfectly captures its nostalgic, Britpop-inspired sound.

This week also marked the release of Metro Boomin and Future’s second collaborative album We Still Don’t Trust You, and its title track made it to our list. Speaking of new albums, Maggie Rogers and Girl in Red made a comeback with their latest LPs this week and truly impressed us with their new sound.

It was a great week for female artists overall, and the songs that made the cut cover a wide range of different genres. In addition to Maggie Rogers and Girl in Red representing alternative pop-rock, R&B artists Chlöe, Tinashe, and Willow also made it to our list alongside the rising country star Tanner Adell.

Dua Lipa – “Illusion”

Linkin Park – “QWERTY”

Maggie Rogers – “The Kill”

Girl in Red – “I’m Back”

Future, Metro Boomin – “We Still Don’t Trust You”

WILLOW – “Big Feelings”

Suki Waterhouse – “My Fun”

Tinashe – “Nasty”

Tanner Adell – Whiskey Blues

Chlöe – “Boy Bye”

The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Directed by Tanu Muino, Lipa’s new visual was shot at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc in Barcelona, and it might just be her most lavish music video yet. “I really like the way you’re movin’ / Yeah, I just wanna dance with the illusion” she sings in the song’s bridge, while dancing her heart out with a group of synchronized swimmers and enjoying the panoramic views of Barcelona.

Lipa co-wrote this song with Caroline Ailin, Danny L Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Kevin Parker, and she credits it for “breaking the ice” and inspiring it the entire record.

“It’s about knowing what you’re getting yourself into but staying for the hell of it. The joke’s on them, it’s the fun of playing someone at their own game because ultimately you won’t fall for an illusion,” said Lipa in a statement.

“Illusion” was released as the third single from her new album Radical Optimism, scheduled to hit the shelves on May 3.

The post Dua Lipa Drops “Illusion” Music Video appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Lipa took to social media to share the “Illusions” artwork, which sees her wearing a white bikini top and shawl. She wears the same outfit in the short snippet of the song, which reveals its lyrics, “I could do this dance all night / Ooh, what you doing? Don’t know who you think that you’re confusing.”

Lipa previously discussed this song in an interview with Variety and revealed it was the “eureka moment” that inspired the whole album.

“That was a song where I felt like lyrically, I got this radical optimism. I felt very strong in the moment when I was writing that song, because it was really seeing past someone’s bulls–t […} and understanding it for what it is and just entertaining it for the hell of it,” she told Variety.

Radical Optimism will be released on May 3 via Warner Records, and it will feature 11 songs, including previously released singles “Houdini” and “Training Season”.

The post Dua Lipa Announces New Single “Illusions” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Coldplay will make history as the first act to lead the bill five times, after previously headlining Glastonbury in 2002, 2005, 2011, and 2016. Their performance at this festival will be a part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, which kicked off in early 2022 and went on to become the third-highest-grossing tour of all time.

As for Dua Lipa, her Glastonbury headlining spot was announced just a day after she officially teased the release of her third studio album Radical Optimism. It will hit the shelves on May 3, and she promoted its release with singles “Houdini” and “Training Season”.

SZA filled the third headlining spot, making this year’s Glastonbury the first one ever to have two female headliners. She made quite a splash with her sophomore studio album SOS, and she’s planning to release its long-awaited reissue Lana later this year.

The 2024 Glastonbury Festival will take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset between June 26-30, and you can check out the full lineup below:

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After teasing her new era for months, Lipa finally shared all the info we’ve been missing about this record, including its title and release date. She also posted the album cover, which brilliantly channels its title by showing Lipa staying calm despite coming face-to-face with a shark in the middle of an ocean.

Dua Lipa became intrigued with the concept of radical optimism after a friend mentioned it a few years ago. The idea of “going through chaos gracefully” resonated with her, and she decided to explore it through a Britpop lens on her new album.

“At the same time, I found myself looking through the music history of psychedelia, trip-hop, and Britpop. It has always felt so confidently optimistic to me, and that honesty and attitude is a feeling I took into my recording sessions,” she explained in a statement.

Radical Optimism will hit the shelves on May 3, and it will feature 11 songs, including hit singles “Houdini” and “Training Season.

The post Dua Lipa Shares Title, Cover, & Release Date of New Album “Radical Optimism” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Beyoncé broke the internet shortly after this year’s Super Bowl by announcing the release of her next studio album Renaissance Act II. Her next LP will be country-themed, and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” proves that this genre fits her like a glove.

Dua Lipa is also busy teasing the release of her next album, and she finally dropped her long-awaited new single “Training Season”. Vampire Weekend are gearing up for the release of their new LP Only God Was Above Us, and they gave us a taste of things to come with “Capricorn”.

Our list for this week doesn’t feature too many collaborations, but the ones that made the cut are as good as it gets. Mariah Carey hopped on the remix of Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?”, while Karol G joined forces with Tiësto for the electrifying new song “Contigo”.

Check out our list in full and get ready to discover new songs by Caroline Polachek, Pearl Jam, IDLES, Kim Gordon, and Tierra Whack.

Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”

Dua Lipa – “Training Season”

Vampire Weekend – “Capricorn”

Karol G & Tiësto – “Contigo”

Caroline Polachek – “Spring Is Coming with a Strawberry in the Mouth”

Ariana Grande – “Yes, And? ft. Mariah Carey”

Pearl Jam – “Dark Matter”

IDLES – “Grace”

Kim Gordon- “I’m a Man”

Tierra Whack – “27 Club”

The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The Vincent Haycock-directed visual opens with the singer receiving countless apologies on her voicemail from her previous suitors. As the video progresses, they flood a café where Lipa is sitting all on her own, and the room spins into chaos while they try to get her attention.

The Grammy-winning singer previously revealed that the lyrics for this song came together pretty quickly, after a series of bad dates. She had a laugh about her past experiences with songwriters Caroline Ailin and Tobias Jesso Jr. while writing the song together.

“While it is obviously about that feeling when you are just absolutely done telling people… men specifically in this case, how to date you right; it is also about my training season being over and me growing with every experience,” said Lipa in a statement.

“Training Season” was released as the second single from Lipa’s upcoming third studio album, and she performed it live at this year’s Grammy Awards alongside “Houdini”.

The post Dua Lipa Deals With a String of Bad Dates in “Training Season” Music Video appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

In an official statement teasing the release of her new single, Lipa revealed this song came together after a series of bad dates. She described it as a song about growing with every experience before reaching the point when you realize that the training season is over.

“While it may be that training season is never over for any of us, you start to see the beauty in finding that person to experience it with. You stop looking for the trainees and become more interested in having someone where you are and someone to grow with,” said Lipa.

“Training Season” will be released as the second single from Lipa’s upcoming third studio album, which she described as “a psychedelic-pop-infused tribute to UK rave culture” in a recent interview with The Rolling Stones.

Even though she hasn’t released a new album since Future Nostalgia in 2020, Lipa is currently in the running for two Grammy Awards for song of the year and best song written for a visual media for “Dance the Night” from Barbie.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa)

The post Dua Lipa Teases Brand-New Single “Training Season” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Lipa recently set down with The Rolling Stone for an in-depth interview about her new LP and described it as “a psychedelic-pop-infused tribute to UK rave culture.” She revealed it would feature 11 tracks that pay homage to Primal Scream, Massive Attack, Oasis, and Blur.

Lipa also said her next album will capture the essence of youth and freedom and explained why she decided to bring no collaborators on board.

“Sometimes it’s hard to explain to someone your vision. It’s also hard to envision someone on it. I think the songs are just so full, and these stories were so personal that I felt like only I really wanted to tell them,” said Lipa.

Even though her new LP will include no features, she worked closely with Caroline Ailin, Tobuas Jesso Jr., Danny Harle, and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker to bring it to life. Julia Michaels, Andrew Wyatt, Billy Walsh, and Ali Tamposi have also been credited among songwriters.

The post Dua Lipa Reveals Her New Album Will Feature No Collaborations appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

This will be the third time that Eilish performs at the Grammys, having previously done so in 2021 and 2022. Rodrigo took the stage in 2022, while Lipa is returning for the first time since 2021.

Eilish has six nominations at the 2024 Grammys. Her song “What Was I Made For?” which was part of the soundtrack for blockbuster Barbie, is nominated in five categories, including Song Of The Year. Additionally, Eilish also received a nomination for Labrinth collaboration “Never Felt So Alone” in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.

Rodrigo will also have six opportunities to add more Grammy Awards to her collection. Her second studio album, Guts, has been nominated in the Album of the Year and Best Vocal Performance categories. Rodrigo’s hit single “Vampire” is up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance awards, while her track “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl” is nominated in the Best Rock Song category.

Lipa is nominated in the Best Song Written For Visual Media and Song of the Year categories for “Dance The Night,” another song taken from Barbie The Album.

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