The Hit List: Julia Michaels, Olivia Lunny, Perrie, Good Charlotte, Jeremy Zucker, Jesse McCartney, The Kid LAROI, BENEE, The Chainsmokers and BUNT…

Julia Michaels – “F.O.O.L.”: For fans of heartfelt songwriting and raw emotional expression, Julia Michaels remains one of the most compelling voices in contemporary pop. Renowned not only for her solo artistry but also for her prolific work as a lyricist behind numerous chart-topping hits, Michaels has cemented her place in the industry as a master storyteller. If you’re unfamiliar with her extensive catalog—featuring collaborations with Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and her contribution to the 50 Shades Free soundtrack—you’re missing out on a treasure trove of songwriting brilliance. But today, I want to shine a spotlight on her solo work, especially her latest offering, “FOOL,” from her new EP Second Self.

Olivia Lunny – “JOHNNY & JUNE”: Olivia Lunny‘s latest album, VELVET & DENIM, invites both revelry and reflection. Five years after her break-out on Canadian music competition show ‘The Launch’, the singer-songwriter is having a transitional moment. This song is one of the standouts from the album for me. Check the track out below.

Perrie – “Cute Aggression”: British singer-songwriter and former Little Mix’s member Perrie will release her upcoming self-titled debut solo album on September 26, 2025. From the album, she released the fourth single called “Cute Aggression”. It was written by Charlie Martin, Ed Drewitt, Joe Housley, Perrie Edwards, and Sophia Brennan. Produced by The Nocturns.

Good Charlotte – “Life Is Great [feat. Wiz Khalifa]”: “Life is Great” is a new track by Good Charlotte which features rapper Wiz Khalifa, and it’s taken from their latest album ‘Motel du Cap’.

Jeremy Zucker – “Natural Disaster”: This song was written by Jeremy Zucker & Cleo Tighe. It was produced by Jeremy Zucker & Hazey Eyes.

Jesse McCartney – “Dulce”: He’s bad in a strong way. Jesse McCartney releases his new single “Dulce”, a catchy pop single that I think deserves some radio play. You’ll definitely see this on the charts soon.

The Kid LAROI – “A COLD PLAY”: The Kid LAROI dropped his latest track,  “A COLD PLAY” via Columbia Records. Written by LAROI and produced by KBeazy, the new track demonstrates raw emotion set against a cathartic beat.

BENEE – “Cinnamon”: “I wrote it about moving to LA and feeling a little bit lost in the chaos, like everything was falling apart. It felt like nothing was working. The chorus is quite ethereal and a nice let go for me. I thought, ‘Well even if everything around me has turned to shit, I’m going to stay sweet, still be kind, and attract the right kind of people.’ I got my friend Sora to play the cello in the bridge, which I LOVE. I cry sometimes when I listen to that part. And it’s such a fun song to perform live!”, Benee describes about the song via alfitude.com.

BUNT., The Chainsmokers, Izzy Bizu – “Spaces”: BUNT., The Chainsmokers, and Izzy Bizu team on new single “Spaces” out now via Arista Records. The new collaboration is destined to be the next club hit. BUNT. first announced and debuted “Spaces” at his packed Lollapalooza set last month where the new single exploded alongside the energy of thousands.

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