Song of the Day - You Can't Stop The Girl - Bebe Rexha

Oh, they tryna shoot down angels

They tryna pull their wings off

So, they can't fly

And, oh, but she's so brave, though

Just like a tornado

She's taking us by storm

You can't stop the girl from going

You can't stop the world from knowing

The truth will set you free, oh

You can't stop the girl from going

You can't stop the world from knowing

The truth will set you free, oh

You can't stop the girl

They tryna take our voices

They tryna make our choices

So we scream loud, loud, loud

And, oh, I know you feel the lightnin'

And it's so excitin'

So, here we come

You can't stop the girl from going

You can't stop the world from knowing

The truth will set you free, oh

You can't stop the girl from going

You can't stop the world from knowing

The truth will set you free, oh

You can't stop the girl

You can't stop the girl

You can't stop the girl

No, you can't stop the girl

Oh, I know you feel the lightnin'

And, it's so excitin'

So, here we come

It's good enough for right now

Summer Jams Song of the Day - Girl In the Mirror - Bebe Rexha

Fresh off her win at the VMA's the other night with Best Dance Video for Call You Mine with the Chainsmokers, here's the sexy Bebe Rexha with a really catchy, but kinda sad tune from the Ugly Dolls Soundtrack.  Here's Girl In the Mirror...

Summer Jams Song of the Day - Harder - Jax Jones, Bebe Rexha

Here's a fresh new track for your Monday from British deejay/producer Jax Jones with a little help from Bebe Rexha.  Check out Harder...

New Music Fridays, September 14th, 2018 - Much Better!

Much better!  After last week's less than stellar new music releases, we've got quite a few new and noteworthy songs in the lineup this week.  Our spotlight includes new tracks by David Guetta, with Bebe Rexha and J. Balvin, Don Diablo with Emeli Sandé and Gucci Mane, new Lana Del Rey, Mariah Carey and more, so check it out...

Say My Name - David Guetta, Bebe Rexha J. Balvin

David Guetta is known for his work with the hottest acts in the music scene throughout his career, and he does it again on a hot new track with the hot and sexy Bebe Rexha and celebrated reggaeton maestro J.Balvin.  Check out a preview snippet of Say My Name... 

Mariner's Apartment Complex - Lana Del Ray

Independent sensation Lana Del Rey is back with a new gem, the first from a forthcoming follow-up to 2017's Lust For Life.  The song is vintage Lana, slow and sultry.  Check out Mariner's Apartment Complex...  

Survive - Don Diablo, Emeli Sandé, Gucci Mane

One of my favorite tracks out of this week's crop is this well-rounded dance masterpiece by Don Diablo, featuring the angelic and hypnotic voices of Emeli Sandé and Gucci Mane, respectively.  Check out Survive...

Stole Your Car - Charlotte Lawrence

Up and coming indie singer Charlotte Lawrence has put out a song that's very deserving of a spotlight.  Stole Your Car is a combination of slower, downbeat verses and some smooth and satisfying up tempo melodies at the chorus.  Check it out right here... 

Dose - Ciara

R&B singer Ciara is back with the second single from her forthcoming 7th studio album and it is a high energy jam, replete with hot beats and even hotter horns.  Check out Dose...

I am certainly looking forward to learning these songs even more in the next few days, but there's even more noteworthy stuff in our honorable mentions.  Check it out...

My Boy - Wale, J. Cole

That Song We Used To Make Love To - Carrie Underwood

GTFO - Mariah Carey

Burnout - Martin Garrix, Justin Mylo, Dewain Whitmore

White Boi - Dillon Francis, Lao Ra

Thank God - Susan H

Dead Flowers & Cigarettes - Mija

All My Life - Major Lazer, Burna Boy

Voices - Against the Current

Tears & Tantrums - XYLO

Blacklight - The Ting Tings

New Music Fridays, June 22nd, 2018 - New Hot Summer Dance Jams

This was a rare week in new music, as all five of the songs I've chosen are great dance tunes that'll surely be played out by me all summer long.  If you like dance music, check them out...

Self Control - Bebe Rexha

Singer Bebe Rexha just came out with her first solo album, Expectations, and it's chock full of pop deliciousness, including this one, the record's third single.  Check out Self Control...

Only You - Cheat Codes, Lil Mix

Two of my favorite dance artists have gotten together to make this easy-breezy summer jam.  Check out Only You...

I Told You - Nora Van Elken

Now this is exactly the type of song I love...chill, dance, strong female vocals...mwah!  I actually added this one twice to my Current folder just so I wouldn't miss it for this posting.  Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere on video, audio, nothing.  Check it out on iTunes or Spotify...it'll be worth your time!

Rooftops - Marshmello

I don't necessarily love everything Marshmello does, but when he does it good, I love it, and Rooftops is good!  Check it out...

Ring Ring - Jax Jones, Mabel, Rich the Kid

Capping off a rare week of several nice dance tunes is another EDM favorite, Jax Jones with another very smooth, likable dance track.  Check out the funky Ring Ring...

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As always, here are this week's honorable mentions:

the light is coming - Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj

Confess - Jack River

Safe - Daya

Wrong Move - R3HAB, THRDL!FE, Olivia Holt

Palo Santo - Years & Years

Hooked On a Feeling - Jacob Sartorius

Look At That Butt - Dillon Francis, Jarina De Marco
Talk to Me - Cosmo's Midnoght, Tove Styrke

New Music Fridays, June 15th, 2018 - Plenty of Great Stuff!

I knew within the first half-hour or so during my discovery of New Music Fridays on Spotify that this was going to be a special week.  There are so many great tunes in this week's crop of new music that I could have highlighted twenty of them.  Alas, most of the ones I really liked are indeed found within, either in music form or as an honorable mention.  Man this week's going to give me long periods of music pleasure!  Check it out...

Dance to This - Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande

One of the most exciting new tunes of the week comes in the form of a brand new collaboration by two of today's hottest stars, Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande.  With pulsating rhythms and soft, sensual vocals, this one's already on fire.  Check out Dance to This...

Bed - Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande appears as a vocalist on not one, but two new tunes by other artists this week, and both tunes are kind of on the softer side of things.  This one, from Minaj's upcoming Queen, is steamy and from the looks of it, the video is gonna be too.  Check out Bed...

Growing Pains - Alessia Cara

This new song by talented young Alessia Cara is our first new taste of what's to come from the singer's sophomore album, and by the sounds of it, it's going to be good. Check out Growing Pains...

I'm a Mess - Bebe Rexha

Brooklyn born singer Bebe Rexha has got a new tune out and it's drawing comparisons to Meredith Brooks' I'm a Bitch.  Check out the similarities between the songs on Billboard, and in the meantime check out I'm a Mess...

Let Me Live - Rudimental, Anne-Marie, Major Lazer, Mr. Eazi

This star-studded collaboration by Rudimental and Major Lazer has got a sweet, reggae-tinged sound and with Anne-Marie's vocals, this one's outta the park.  Check out Let Me Live...

Maria - Christina Aguilera

By far the best song I've heard so far from Christina's new record is this soulful piece of joy.  Check out the beautiful Maria...

Just My Type - The Vamps

It's really a shame that Brit band The Vamps don't get more attention here in the States.  They've got a pop sensibility that's really always spot on, with songs that are always catchy, always fun, including this new track.  Check out a live performance of Just My Type...

Blurry Eyes - Hotel Garuda, RUNN

Here's yet another song I couldn't resist spotlighting here.  You know I love dance music and this one is funky!  Check out Blurry Eyes...

As promised, here are plenty of other new tunes for you to check out.  They're all stellar in their own way.  

Don't Sleep - Chromeo, French Montana, Stefflon Don

Superlove - Whethan, Oh Wonder

Rather Be - Malte Ebert

Train - Lil Halima

Ocean - Martin Garrix, Khalid

Make It Up (As I Go) - Mike Shinoda, K. Flay

Not Thinkin' Bout You - Ruel

Do It All Over - BONNIE X CLYDE

Just Thought You Should Know - Betty Who

Waiting - Yellow Claw, Rochelle

Baby Daddy - Tofer Dolan

Angels and Demons - Just Loud

New Music Fridays, May 11th, 2018

Hello and welcome back to New Music Fridays, a weekly look at some of the best in new music releases of the week.  As always, we've got some nice pop sensations and tasty beats to whet your musical whistle, so without further adieu...

Girls - Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, Cardi B

One of the most talked-about songs of the week is this one by Rita Ora, featuring Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX and Cardi B.  First of all, musically the song is catchy and pleasing, and of course the bisexual themes are going to be controversial.  Singer Hayley Kiyoko, who put out her own song about bisexual issues, spoke out against the song as being one that works to fuel the male gaze while marginalizing the idea of women loving women.  Perhaps!  Ora addressed the criticism here, and in the meantime here's Girls...

Back to You - Selena Gomez

The Netflix Original Series 13 Reasons Why has returned for a second season and Selena Gomez recorded a sweet, sweet song for its' soundtrack, with softly sung verses and an uplifting chorus.  Check out the ear-pleasing Back to You...

Fun - Kaskade, BROHUG, Mr. Tape, Madge

If you like funky, mindless dance jams like I do, then you're going to love this fun beat bopping jam.  Check out Fun...

Stay Open - Diplo, MO

Diplo released two new songs this week, one with Sia and Labrinth, and this one with Danish singer MO (one of these days I'll learn to get that "O" right!).  Though they're both nice tunes, I tend to find this one a little more pleasing.  Stay Open has got a nice sound to it, nice bright beats and very dancey. Check it out...

Bad Decision - Chromeo

Canadian duo Chromeo brings us a funky, neo-disco jam that's instantly likable,  Check out Bad Decision...

As always, I love sharing new music with you and I hope you find something new to like within these posts.  With that said, stay tuned for more New Music Fridays and in the meantime, check out this week;s honorable mentions...

Anything Goes - NVDES

Twice - Christina Aguilera

New Light - John Mayer

If You're Over Me - Years & Years

Audio - Diplo, Sia, Labrinth

Messy - Kiiara

Mad Mad World - Bonnie McKee

Song of the Day - Back to You - Louis Tomlinson, feat. Bebe Rexha & Digital Farm Animals

Oh, those boys from One Direction are really churning out new music at a seemingly rapid-fire pace. With the initial departure of Zayn Malik (whose own solo music I just can't seem to wrap my head around.) and the subsequent hiatus of the band, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have all put out some pretty impressive stuff individually.  Here's a nice, radio-friendly ballad from Tomlinson, with a little help from singer Bebe Rexha and deejay/producer Digital Farm Animals.  Check out Back to You...