Super Catchy Tunes

It sounds like B.o.B. is moving away from radio-friendly pop tunes. His new song "Through My Head," the latest from his upcoming release Underground Luxury, explores darker lyrical territory, with lines like, "Now tell me the definition of a politician / I ain't gon' vote for you, and no I aint signing no petition / You give us debt and you call it a college tuition." On Monday, the song was released with accompanying visuals from Ricardo de Montreuil's 2010 short The Raven, which is set to...Read Full Story

If there's any pop diva who has earned the right to brag in each and every song, it's Beyoncé Knowles. Though the singer somehow manages to play humble in real life, her latest releases are characterized by the spirit of "Look at how cool I am!" The new leaked track "Grown Woman" is no different, with lines like "Now bitches, I run this."Set to a bubbly beat (reportedly a Timbaland creation — and it sounds it) thumping over what sounds like the roar of a stadium crowd (?), the song is all...Read Full Story

Still reeling from Lana Del Rey's epic Gatsby contribution "Young and Beautiful"? Here's another song to confirm your newfound appreciation for the pop singer. This weekend, fans got a listen to Del Rey's latest single "Queen of Disaster" after it leaked online. It's a dreamy, upbeat tune imbued with self-awareness. "You’re the king and, baby, I’m the queen of disaster," Del Rey croons. Hey, at least she's honest.Read Full Story

(Brea Souders)If you're looking for something sunny and ebullient to steer you through the weekend, check out Rathborne's new single "Last Forgiven," a neo-New Wave track that builds into something really lovely in its last minute. No really: Listen to the whole thing.Rathborne's EP SOFT drops July 2. Pre-order it now here.Read Full Story

It'll be a while until Britney Spears releases that new album she's working on with will.i.am, but superfans can get a temporary fix from "Ooh La La," the bouncy new track Brit recorded for the Smurfs 2 soundtrack. It's not exactly groundbreaking stuff, but Britney channels both her sugary sweet side (those high notes!) and her inner rapper (an inner British rapper?) in just over four minutes. It's cute. Cheers, Spears fans.See more Britney Spears photos:Read Full Story