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 Niall Horan and Anne-Marie, Zara Larsson, Jonas Brothers and Marshmello, and Years & Years and Kylie Minogue.
Join us inside…
Zara Larsson – Last Summer
Zara Larsson’s ‘Poster Girl’ era is far from over. On her latest version of the album – dubbed the ‘Summer Edition’ – the music superstar shared new tracks along with revamped versions of songs previously included on the album. Buried in the middle of new music lies one of her most melodic and dance-worthy songs: ‘Last Summer.’ Packed to the brim with sparkling 80’s-inspired synths and a propulsive backbeat, ‘Last Summer’ is retro in the best way possible. One listen and it will have you longing for the days of big hair, leg warmers, and neon colors, just as she longs for “last summer.” A true gem that managed to shine the brightest in an already golden album, ‘Last Summer’ is Larsson at her peak.
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Niall Horan & Anne-Marie – Our Song
They say that the wait is worth it, and in the case of Niall Horan and Anne-Marie’s ‘Our Song’ it indeed was worth it. The former One Direction member teams up with the international Pop star for this catchy mid-tempo track that details the aftermath of a breakup, where something as simple as a song has the pair reliving the best moments of their relationship. The duo’s chemistry is palpable throughout, enhancing the push-and-pull of the waves of emotion. Their gorgeous harmonizing and captivating hook will have this song stuck in your head days, not unlike those flashbacks of your previous relationship. As stunning as it is heartbreaking, ‘Our Song’ sees Niall and Anne-Marie reach for new heights in the pits of heartbreak.
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Jonas Brothers & Marshmello – ‘Leave Before You Love Me’
The Jonas Brothers have added a new member to the family: EDM mega-star Marshmello. Together, they join forces for one of the most wistful pop ballads of the year. Anchored by distorted electric guitars, handclaps, and an 80’s-inspired groove that is destined to shatter the hearts of its listeners. While it is the type of sound that could have been found on Nick’s most recent album – ‘Spaceman’ – ‘Leave Before You Love Me’ proves that the brothers are always strongest when they are together and not apart.
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Years & Years & Kylie Minogue – ‘Starstruck’
Years & Years has joined forces with one of the Pop greats – Kylie Minogue – for a remix of its song: ‘Starstruck.’ Built around humming synths and tight drums, the production lays the ground for an absolute serotonin-boosting blast of Pop that repeatedly builds to an even more euphoric chorus. A confection of pure Pop magnificence, ‘Starstruck’ is both artists in their sweetest of spots.
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Do you agree with our picks?
![Chart Check [Billboard 200]: Despite Being the Week's Top-Selling New Female Album, Kylie Minogue's 'Tension II' Is Her Lowest-Charting Effort Since 2008](https://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kylie-Minogue-Tension-II-2-tgj-1-464x260.jpg "Chart Check [Billboard 200]: Despite Being the Week's Top-Selling New Female Album, Kylie Minogue's 'Tension II' Is Her Lowest-Charting Effort Since 2008.")
All these acts relating music or either working on their debut to perfection before a release .
And That’s what artist do, artists aren’t ugly flops with 12 flop singles ugly horselike face cancelled tours with flop albums.
🤳 COVÍD cabelly is over!
Releasing*
Flopmila cabelly is going nowhere FAST
We know that’s right ✅
If she’s so over, then does her name keep frothing like foam out of your dirty fücking mouth?
Why don’t you ask that same question to your other trol account ..crackstooooon . It’s funny this profile never saying this him when he talks about Normani, mentioning her on posts that have nothing to do with her, I wonder why? 🥴
Who gives a flying fück about a flop one-single having artist?
Stfu and take accountability keep the same energy for everyone on This site including your other troll accounts, now go swallow a nasty tampon.youre worth that 💋
And you’re not 💋
The self drag.
😂😂
Normani has been solo for 4 years now, no album out, only 1 single that flopped after all the hype.
canola’s flops are more successful than normani’s biggest solo hits.
Liar- 380 million streams
Motivation- 250 million streams
😂😂
@Keyword STFU beeeetch 💅🏿💅🏿 I see u only flop, #WAP, Nicky, ughhh. You are the one who has 100+ troll accounts. FOH! 🤳🏿🤳🏿A troll ass like you needs to be taken down ASAP. I hope you die from Kung fu v**** 🦠
Lana’s three singles this week were the ish! 🔥
No, they weren’t they’re flops no ones checking for Lana, none of those songs are seeing billboard you’re delusional
Her albums always do. Chemtrails is the fastest selling vinyl album of the century. Get it right, spünk rag.
Blabla bla no ones cares about that the gp has spoken and no one cares about lama
Alsooo where is it on billboard?? you s** riddin troll?? Riddle me that? Lamas a flop and you’re a loser with nothing but troll accounts on a blog . keep crying 🤳🥰💋
Born to Die is even still on the Billboard 200 after 393 weeks – making it one of the longest running albums on Billboard ever. You sound ignorant.
Oh my god so? The GP IS NOT checking on this snoozefest no talent having h0 Girl stop crying no one cares about Lana she’s not a main pop girl and will never be shes a flop and she’s fricken boring ashell
All of her songs tanked sit down
You asked where she is on the Billboard 200, dopey, ashy h***. She’s above the main pop girls, she’s not trying to be one, they don’t have an album chart for 393 weeks on Billboard. Lana is Queen.
No, Lana is boring and a flop. PERIODT
Keep talking about yourself. We don’t care.
Yesssss❤️ My baby Niall. He’s the most innocent boy from 1D. Heart break weather is a timeless bop! It deserved to be #1💅🏿💅🏿
Yaaaaaaaas love Niall! I have the blue vinyl of Heartbreak Weather! Arms of a Stranger and San Francisco are my favorite songs on that album 🔥
Yesss, he’s such a sweet boy. He’s like that kinda of guy who will telling you “take it easy on me” when i sucking his d I c k ❤️ I love small talk, everywhere, still. He’s so underrated but I saw his online concert event. His live was terrible tho😔