Song of the Day - Dreamer - Martin Garrix, Mike Yung

Dutch deejay/producer Martin Garrix has teamed up with Philly native and subway singer turned pro Mike Yung for this uplifting tune that's already made waves across the globe.  Check out Yung's beautiful, soulful voice as he inspires on Dreamer...

New Music Fridays, November 2nd, 2019

Here's a roundup of this week's best new music:

I Found You - benny blanco, Calvin Harris

Machine - Imagine Dragons

Dreamer - Martin Garrix, Mike Yung

Broken - THEY, Jessie Reyez

Party For One - Carly Rae Jepson

Back to Life - Hailee Steinfeld

Perfect For Me - Anne-Marie

So Close - NOTD, Felix Jaehn, Captain Cuts, Georgia Ku

Somebody to Love - Troye Sivan

Baby - Clean Bandit, Marina & the Diamonds, Luis Fonsi

Emoji - Galantis

Mountains - Sia, Diplo, Labrinth

The Greatest Show - Panic! at the Disco

The Other Team - UPSAHL

Cry For You - Sofi Tukker

Running - NVDES, Oliver Tree

Fading - Alle Farben, ILIRA

So there you have it...lots of hot new stuff for you to check out.  Stay tuned for more new music coming soon!

New Music Fridays, August 3rd, 2013 - New Robyn & More!

After almost two full weeks in Europe, I am back and rejuvenated, and I came back to a great time for new music.  The purest joy for me came earlier this week when the news broke of Robyn releasing a brand new song.  It is really her very first solo effort since the monumental Body Talk series back in 2010, and that makes this week's new music one of the most exciting.  Of course, Robyn is not the only thing to get excited about this week.  Check out some hot new tracks...

Missing U - Robyn

Yes, Robyn is back, and from the sounds of it she hasn't skipped a beat.  This one sounds like an appropriate continuation of Body Talk, beautifully arranged and oh so good, albeit seven years later.  Check out the awesome Missing U...

Tie Me Down - Gryffin, Elley Duhe

Now here's a nice dance/pop tune that is very pleasing to the ears.  NYC-based deejay/producer Gryffin has a winner on his hands with this one.  Check out Tie Me Down...

Heaven To Me - Don Diablo, Alex Clare

What sparked my interest in this song was the inclusion of Alex Clare.  Now I don't know much about the British singer/songwriter, but his 2011 song Too Close is among my all time favorites.  He's got a great voice and it works extremely well on this hot dance number with a great message.  Check out the heavenly Heaven To Me on Billboard. 

Patrona - Lao Ra

Now I don't normally include Latin music in these posts, but Columbian singer Lao Ra's new song Patrona, which loosely means "woman boss" is infectious and very danceable.  Check out Patrona...  

With U - Tujamo, Karen Harding

From the very first beats to this song, you're hooked!  If it weren't for Robyn, this would be my pick for the hottest track of the week.  Check out the slamming beats and powerful vocals on With U...

I have to say that after two weeks of not exploring new music, it's good to be back in the mix.  Of course, the five songs spotlighted here aren't the only new music worthy of checking out.  Here are some honorable mentions from this week's crop of new tracks...

High on Life - Martin Garrix, Bonn

Too Much - ZAYN, Timbaland

Glow - Digitalism

United - Armin Van Buuren, Vini Vici, Alok, Zafrir

One last Song - Gorgon City, JP Cooper, Yungen

Kong - Neneh Cherry

Walk Thru Fire - Vicetone, Meron Ryan

Running After You - Riley Clemmons

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

Best of 2017 Song of the Day - There For You - Martin Garrix, Troye Sivan

Now that my Top 50 Pop Songs of 2017 is out there, I'm going to turn my attention to the best dance music of the past year.  Here's a favorite of mine from superstar deejay/producer Martin Garrix, with Aussie Troye Sivan, who is reportedly working on a new record (can't wait!).  Check out the smooth, dancey There For You...

New Music Fridays, December 1st, 2017 -

Welcome back to John's Music World's New Music Fridays, a weekly spotlight on the hottest new music tracks of the week.  For those of you who know me and follow me, you know that dance music is my main thing, and this week we've got a lot of dance stuff to check out...

Perfect (Duet) - Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé

One of the biggest tunes to come out this week is a reworking of Ed Sheeran's Perfect into a duet featuring Beyoncé.  The already beautiful tune becomes even more so in this rendition, as the two talented singers take turns at the verses and meld together splendidly on the chorus.  I can already see this one as the first dance at weddings.  Check out Perfect...

Breathe - Jax Jones, Ina Wroldsen

British producer Jax Jones follows up his Demi Lovato/Stfflon Don collaboration, Instruction, with a brand new dance floor filler.  So far I've loved everything this guy has done and when I see his name on the New Music Fridays Playlist on Spotify, I am rushing to check it out.  This one's got a nice beat and some great vocals.  Check out Breathe... 

Off My Feet - Pia Mia

Guam born and YouTube personality Pia Mia has just released a brand new track and it is pure pop deliciousness, catchy and pleasing to the ears.  Check out Off My Feet...

Never Too Late (YOUNOTUS Mix) - Alle Farben, Sam Gray

I've loved the music of German deejay/producer ever since his collaboration with Graham Candy on the irresistibly chill Sometimes.  This mix of Farben's latest is a little less chill, a little more bright than the former track, and it's oh so feel-good!  Check out Never Too Late...

bruised - morgxn, Lenno

I love me some good neo-disco, and this fresh track from indie artist Morgxn has all the elements of a good old disco track from the 70's.  Just click play, close your eyes and let the music take you back and away.  Check out bruised...

Well, for a dance music aficionado, this has been a great week of new music and I can't wait to seep these jamming tunes into my head this week.  Stay tuned for more New Music Fridays and check out some of this week's honorable mentions...

So Far Away - Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Jamie Scott, Romy Dya

Hello Shadow - Kiesza, SKYGGE

Amnesia - slenderbodies

Grooves on the Vinyl - Gorgon City

Song of the Day - There For You - Martin Garrix, feat. Troye Sivan

A couple of weeks ago, this dance song from Dutch deejay/producer Martin Garrix and featuring Aussie was released and it is good!  The duo debuted the tune back in April at Coachella and was well received by the crowd.  Sivan's rich voice lends itself well to dance, no?  Check it out for yourself right here...