On the primary day of August this yr, it’s particularly nice to be a pop music fan.
That’s as a result of Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and extra all dropped new initiatives to kick off this month. Beginning with a sure Missouri native who skyrocketed to pop superstardom in 2024, Roan launched her long-awaited single “The Subway” after premiering it at Gov Ball final yr. Accompanied by a campy music video set in New York Metropolis, the observe follows March’s “The Giver” and is predicted to seem on the singer’s extremely anticipated sophomore album, which she’s nonetheless engaged on.
Lovato, however, has returned to pop after years of devoting herself to rock music, final dropping an album in 2022 with the head-banging Holy Fvck. After as soon as holding a “funeral” for his or her pop music, the previous Disney star is now re-embracing the mainstream with “Quick,” an EDM-infused dance observe which may simply be in competitors for tune of the summer time standing.
Plus, Reneé Rapp finally adopted up 2023’s Snow Angel with sophomore effort Chunk Me, whereas Hayley Williams launched an album’s price of songs — all uploaded as particular person singles — days after posting them to her web site with zero fanfare or rationalization. Mariah the Scientist additionally teamed up with Kali Uchis for brand spanking new duet “Is It a Crime,” and each Metro Boomin and $uicideboy$ unleashed new LPs.
With the final full summer time month now underway, Billboard needs to know which songs you’re loving this week. Inform us by voting on your favourite launch within the ballot beneath.