“Well, she did say it was going to be a tug-at-your-heartstrings kind of song. May we all find the forgiveness and growth Ballerini and her mom seem to have achieved. (Also glad to hear Mrs. Ballerini approves of Chase Stokes.) — Chelsea Peng, managing editor

“The Addison Rae hive is alive and well with the release of her new single, a euphoric, Britney-coded pop anthem that is sure to be playing through every girl’s wired headphones for the foreseeable future.” — Kelly Reed, senior social strategist

“A haunting late-summer debut from Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher that teases a big musical career ahead.” — Lauren McCarthy, editor-in-chief

“Ravyn Lenae’s second full-length project Bird’s Eye sees the singer moving from strength to strength, and on ‘Bad Idea,’ she floats over a percussive neo-soul/R&B beat, warning her ex-lover about coming back for more.” — Kevin LeBlanc, style editor

“‘This is a song that would fit perfectly as the leading track in an early-2000s teen rom-com, with Beabadoobee using beach imagery to convey clarity and what it means to embrace the present.” — Sofia Ante, editorial intern

“The title track from Gen Z truth-teller NIKI’s third album encapsulates every metaphor for the beginning stages of a crush with a pre-chorus directive for the ages: ‘Bro, if you like her, just go and f*cking tell her.’” — LeBlanc

“Feminine rage, crunchy guitars, and the occult — give me a film-length version of this certified choon.” — Peng

“Chicago-based band Brigette Calls Me Baby just dropped their retro-rock debut album, which can be summed up as if Elvis, The Smiths, and the Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner had a musical love child.” — Reed

“While Finneas returns to his roots with his signature jazz-meets-pop production style, it's his poignant writing and vocals that keep you listening as they capture the complexities of a turbulent relationship you just can't seem to leave.” — Ante