Stereogum — Brat  is powerful. Charli XCX’s new album made TikTok dances fashionable again, inspired a dive bar in my neighborhood to serve a neon green shot special, and put to rest any animosity between her and Lorde. In a new interview with Billboard... more info

Stereogum — It’s happening. A highlight of Charli XCX’s new album Brat is the conflicted banger “Girl, so confusing,” which seems to be about Lorde. Now, she’s unveiling a remix featuring the New Zealand pop star herself. more info

Stereogum — Charli XCX’s feverishly anticipated new album Brat doesn’t even come out until tomorrow, at least in the US, but certain narratives are already emerging. On a couple of Brat tracks, Charli makes oblique references to some of her peers, and p... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hit... more info

Chorus.fm — Lorde has shared her rendition of “Take Me to the River.” more info

JamBase — Lorde shared her captivating cover of Al Green's "Take Me To The River" featured on A24 Music's forthcoming 'Everyone’s Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense' tribute album. more info

Consequence Of Sound — A new track from A24's Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense. Lorde Reimagines “Take Me to the River” for Talking Heads’ Tribute Album: Stream Jo Vito more info

Stereogum — Because of its connection to A24’s theatrical reissue of the Stop Making Sense concert film last year, the new compilation Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense feels like it has been rolling out forever.... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense also features Lorde, Miley Cyrus, The National, BadBadNotGood, and The Linda Lindas. Paramore Unveil Cover of “Burning Down the House” from A24’s Stop Making Sense Trib... more info

Kings of A&R — Check out PrettyUgly’s latest track “LALALA” for a burst of attitude. It’s like Billie Eilish meets Lorde. Produced by Liam Jones (The Line) and mixed by Mark Needham (Fleetwood Mac, The Killers, Elton John). Meet Pretty Ugly, a newly announc... more info