We Can’t Be Friends, By: Ariana Grande, Pop:
“We Can’t be Friends” is the tenth track on Ariana Grande’s new album, Eternal Sunshine. Grande hasn’t released new music since her 2022 album, Positions, and fans were eager for something fresh and upbeat. This bubbly pop tune did not disappoint. The media recognizes this single as a new staple in pop playlists everywhere. “We Can’t Be Friends” appears to be about two people who were once in a relationship, with Grande writing from the perspective of someone who has been hurt, and misses their other half but recognizes that for them to heal, they simply, “can’t be friends.”
Calling After Me, By: Wallows, Indie:
“Calling After Me” is the third track on the highly anticipated Wallows album, Model. This single has a relaxed but upbeat melody, making it a perfect song to add to anyone’s summer playlist. With high expectations to follow the success of Tell Me That It’s Over (2022), it is safe to say that fans were not disappointed with this track. Co-written by the band themselves and Nate Mercereau, and produced by John Congleton, while highlighting Dylan Minnette on vocals, Cole Preston on drums, and Braeden Lemasters on bass, this song brings a fresh new outlook to their discography, leaving fans eager to hear the rest of the album. This single explores the trials and tribulations of a newly forming relationship, and the chase that comes with it. This single leaves listeners “calling after” Wallows for more music as they patiently wait for the release of the rest of the album.
Obsessed, By: Olivia Rodrigo, Pop:
Olivia Rodrigo is in the spotlight once again as she embarks on her Guts World Tour. Between viral TikTok audios and performances of heron tour, Rodrigo has been teasing the release of her new addition to the Guts album-“Obsessed”–for months. This song combines aspects of alternative rock and pop, giving it a funky beat and catchy lyrics that listeners can sing their hearts out to. This song details the mental anguish and jealousy that can come along with being in a relationship and comparing yourself to your partner’s exes. The lyrics might seem intense but Rodrigo cannot help it, she’s just… “obsessed.”
Deeper Well, By: Kacey Musgraves, Country:
Kacey Musgraves set a high standard for her new album with her debut single “Deeper Well.” Although Musgraves is a country artist, this single is for any listener, featuring slow, ethereal tunes combined with classic guitar strings. “Deeper Well” is the perfect song to listen to while studying in a coffee shop, going for a peaceful bike ride, or driving with the windows down on a sunny day. Musgraves showcases her powerful vocals in this song as she reflects on her past life experiences, and who she wants to become as she sets out to find more happiness and joy in a “deeper well.”
