Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.
However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.
This week, we want to highlight cuts from NCT Dream, NewJeans, Maddie Zahm, Becca Means, Gabi Goldman, and Ethel Cain .
Join us inside…
NCT Dream – ISTJ
K-pop supergroup NCT Dream are back with their latest album, ‘ISTJ.’ On the project is the title track, ‘ISTJ.’ The song is a love story between two personality types and is complete with luscious harmonies and pulsating production that melds several genres together to create a unique sound only NCT Dream is capable of mastering.
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NewJeans – Cool With You
K-pop group NewJeans has been making major waves over the last year and now they are looking to continue that momentum with their song ‘Coll With You.’ A k-pop-meets-euro-pop song, the production is complete with energetic synths and a rhythmic backbeat. With ‘Cool With You,’ NewJeans continues to prove why they are one of the best K-pop groups currently.
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Maddie Zahm – Where Do All The Good Kids Go?
Rising singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm is gearing up to release her album ‘Now That I’ve Been Honest’ on October 20 and to mark the occasion, she has released the song ‘Where Do All The Good Kids Go?’ The song is a landmark, confessional ballad about navigating the pitfalls of life. Deeply honest, the song will surely bring a tear to any eye, making for a must-hear tune.
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Becca Means – My Darling
Emerging pop star Becca Means has unleashed her debut single, ‘My Darling.’ The song was originally crafted as a love song before transforming into a vicious breakup tune. The production matches the theme of the song with hazy guitars and pounding drums hammering the message home. A strong debut, Becca is one to watch.
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Gabi Goldman – Few Good Friends
Music newcomer Gabi Goldman is riding high off the release of her debut single, ‘Body Heat.’ Now, she is following it up with the song ‘Few Good Friends.’ A sleek pop and R&B song, ‘Few Good Friends’ sees the rising singer finding power in friendship. Between the masterful ‘Body Heat’ and the brilliant ‘Few Good Friends,’ Gabi Goldman is proving herself to be one of music’s brightest voices.
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Ethel Cain – Famous Last Words (An Ode To Eaters)’
After delivering one of last year’s best albums with ‘Preacher’s Daughter,’ Ethel Cain is back with her latest song ‘Famous Last Words.’ A somber ballad, the song is complete with haunting vocals and gentle strums of guitar. Another home run, Ethel Cain delivers one of the year’s best tracks.
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