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I wasn't prepared for my kids' flu days this year
A couple months into the school year, my two kids came home sick. Having an 11-year-old and an 8-year-old, I thought this would be a breeze. I considered myself to be a “seasoned” mom by now—but boy was I wrong. Life was ready to teach me a lesson. I, on the other hand, was not prepared for the week ahead. Suddenly, my 11-year-old could not do a single thing alone. She became a moody couch potato, and nothing I did made her feel better.
Halsey Releases Adorable Video For "So Good" With Partner Alev Aydin
Halsey is back with an adorable new music video for their new single “So Good.” The video gives fans a rare glimpse of their love story with partner, Alev Aydin. The song and video come not long after Halsey teased the song on TikTok saying their label wouldn’t let them release it right away unless it went viral. After countless waiting, “So Good” was finally released; along with the video directed by Aydin.
The Wrecks Navigate a Breakup On Their Sophomore Album 'Sonder' %
The Wrecks are back with their sophomore album titled Sonder. According to The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig, Sonder translates to the “profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own.” Additionally, Sonder is also the name of the opening track on the album. The song is an electrifying track that kicks off the album with a bang.
Tate McRae Opens Up In New Album i used to think i could fly
Tate McRae’s first full length project i used to think i could fly is finally here and see’s Tate at her most vulnerable. Navigating life in the spotlight can be hard for an 18-year-old; as she sings on this album, “growing up is chaotic.” Tate blew up back in 2020 with her heartbreaking ballad, “you broke me first,” gaining over a billion streams online.
Hoodie Allen Releases New Single "Wouldn't That Be Nice"
Hoodie Allen is finally back with new music after not releasing anything for almost 3 years! Hoodie Allen’s new single “Wouldn’t That Be Nice” has him switching things up from his usual playful raps and diving into more of a pop-rock sound.
Coachella Kicks Off Weekend One With Tons Of Incredible Performances
After a long two year hiatus, Coachella has finally kicked off again and the first weekend was full of incredible performances and surprises! This year included a huge lineup with headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Swedish House Mafia with The Weeknd. The festival also had several other notable acts such as Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Karol G and many, many more. Even Justin Bieber popped out for a surprise performance of “Peaches” with Daniel Caesar.
10 of Avril Lavigne's Best Love Songs
Love is in the air for Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun; as the couple recently announced their engagement! Avril has been making music for over two decades now and within that time she has given us several incredible love songs. Whether it’s talking about why Love Sux or singing a passionate duet with her now fiancé, Avril always knows how to get you in your feelings. Check out 10 of Avril Lavigne’s best love songs to date down below: 10.
Harry Styles Is Back and His Most Vunerable In "As It Was"
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived, and the moment were referring to is the return of Harry Styles! Styles gives fans a taste of his highly anticipated upcoming album Harry’s House with his new single “As It Was.” The last time we got new music from Harry was over two years ago in 2019 with the release of his sophomore album Fine Line.
The Wrecks Talk New Music and Plans To Tour in 2022
With the release of their two new singles “Lone Survivor” and “I Love This Part” and a new album and tour coming in the near future, 2022 seems like it’s going to be a big year for The Wrecks. The dynamic alt-rock band includes members Nick Anderson (vocalist/producer), Aaron Kelley (bass), Nick “Schmizz” Schmidt (guitar) and Billy Nally (drums). Just from these two singles alone, you can tell how versatile the band are with their sound.
The Wrecks Release Anthemic New Single "I Love This Part"
If you’re unfamiliar with The Wrecks, they’re an alt-rock band from California who are ready to take over 2022 with their upcoming releases. The band have already released two songs this year and they show no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Their latest release “I Love This Part” is the second single they’ve released this year following “Lone Survivor” which came out last month.
Dominic Fike Releases New Version of Euphoria Song With Zendaya
If you were one of the people who actually didn’t mind that scene in the Euphoria finale where Dominic Fike sang to Zendaya’s character for almost four minutes then you’re in luck! After mixed reviews of the scene were floating around online during the latest episode of the HBO series Dominic released an updated, shorter version of the track.
Poutyface is Back With Angsty New Single "Cherry Picking"
If you haven’t heard about poutyface yet, she’s an up and coming singer/songwriter from California whose sound is reminiscent of the late 90s/early 2000s. She gained popularity from posting videos to the songwriting app VOISEY which led to the release of her 2020 hit “DEATHWISH.” Her newest single “Cherry Picking” is an alt-pop angsty sounding track aimed at lovers who will chew you up just to spit you out.
Machine Gun Kelly and Willow Show Love for An 'Emo Girl' in New Video
Machine Gun Kelly has finally given fans the first taste of his upcoming album mainstream sellout with his latest single “emo girl.” The song features WILLOW and includes an accompanying video where herself and MGK are inside of art exhibits in a museum. The video begins with Travis Barker leading a group of kids into the art museum for a field trip.
11 Exciting Music Festivals To Check Out in 2022
The 2022 festival season is right around the corner and there is already a ton to look forward to! No matter what your favorite genre of music is, we’re sure they’re is a festival for you this year. Check out some of the awesome festivals that have already been announced for 2022 down below.
Charlie Puth Finally Released His TikTok Viral Single "Light Switch"
The song that Charlie Puth has been teasing on TikTok for months is finally here! The singer recently released his newest single “Light Switch” along with an accompanying music video. The song comes months after Puth posted a video on TikTok of the beginning stages of the song. @charlieputh I’m freaking out wtf just happened….. 💡 ♬ original sound – Charlie Puth The upbeat track is fun to listen to after seeing an inside look of the production by Puth.
TikTok Makeup Artist Abby Roberts Drops Her Debut Single "Paramaniac"
If you don’t know Abby Roberts from her music yet, you may have seen her pop up on your TikTok for you page. Roberts is well known for her incredible makeup transformation videos posted on the app, and now the 20-year-old is taking on a new venture in the world of music. The internet star recently released her debut single titled “Paramaniac” along with an accompanying music video.
10 Highly Anticipated Albums To Get Excited About In 2022
It’s officially a new year and while 2022 is just getting started there are a ton of amazing projects to be excited about this year. Many artists that haven’t released music in quite some time are set to make comebacks this year and we could not be more excited. Below are 10 albums that are expected to be released this year that you should get excited about! The Weeknd – dawn FM Probably the shortest wait you’ll have for these highly anticipated albums is The Weeknd’s upcoming project dawn FM.
Avril Lavigne Is Back With New Single "Bite Me"
The pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is finally back with new music with the release of her latest single “Bite Me.” The new single which she collaborated on with Travis Barker is the first taste of her upcoming album since signing to Barker’s label, DTA Records. The song “Bite Me” comes with a sense of nostalgia that will bring you back to Avril’s Early pop-punk days. Along with the song Avril also released a video which she stars in alongside Travis.
Silk Sonic Release New Silky Smooth Single "Smokin Out The Window"
Silk Sonic is back with another silky smooth song ahead of the release of their debut album. The duo consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have just released their new single “Smokin Out The Window”. This single follows the previously released “Leave the Door Open” and “Skate” which also appear on the upcoming album An Evening With Silk Sonic.
Harry Styles Takes Over Madison Square Garden For 'Harryween'
Our favorite British rockstar hosted the biggest Halloween party this year at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City. Fans have been waiting for this event for about 2 years now since it was announced and the wait was definitely well worth it. Harry Styles held absolutely nothing back for the two night event appropriately titled ‘Harryween’ and even had a few surprises up his sleeves.
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Dreamy and Emotional "traitor" music video
Olivia Rodrigo has released a music video for her emotional song “traitor,” the latest single off of her debut album, SOUR. The song itself is packed with tons of emotion and you can feel those emotions while watching Olivia in this video. Showing off her new pink hair, we see Olivia battle with her heartbreak throughout the duration of this video. The video starts off whimsical with a dreamy shot of Rodrigo jumping in the clouds.
The Driver Era Release Their Sophomore Album Girlfriend
The duo consisting of brothers, Ross and Rocky Lynch, known as The Driver Era are back with new music with the release of their sophomore album Girlfriend. The album is a reflection of the brothers lives over the past few years and was created over the course of the pandemic in their studio. The 15 track two-part record includes several new songs with the inclusion of previously released singles we’ve already heard over the past year.
Justin Bieber Releases 3 New Songs With 'Justice (The Complete Edition)' Soundigest
Justin Bieber’s Justice era isn’t quite over yet! Justin just released three new songs which appear on his newly released Jutsice (The Complete Edition). This new edition is the second deluxe release Justin has done for Justice with the first being Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) which Bieber released in March.
Jeremy Zucker Releases His Sophomore Album CRUSHER
New music from Jeremy Zucker is here with the release of his sophomore album CRUSHER. Coming only a year after his debut album love is not dying, Jeremy is even more open and honest on his new record. The 12 track album includes his latest single “Therapist” in which he dives into the toll mental health can have on a relationship. Talking about the album Jeremy has said, “CRUSHER is my response. I take back everything I said. It’s no longer about us, or me. It’s about you.
Take A Trip Into 'A Woman's World' With Amy Allen's New Single
This may be the first time your hearing the name Amy Allen, but she is no stranger to the music world. Amy has written songs for several musicians such as Halsey, Selena Gomez, Camilla Cabello, Shawn Mendes and Sam Smith. She even worked alongside Harry Styles to co-write his hit song “Adore You.” After a long time of being a writer for others, she finally is ready to share her stories through her own voice.
Concrete Castles Release Their Debut Album Wish I Missed U
If you haven’t already heard of Concrete Castles you definitely will know their name soon. The rock group from Pennsylvania have just released their debut album Wish I Missed U and it’s definitely one you should check out! The trio consisting of Audra Miller, Matthew Yost, and Sam Gilman started out in a cover band covering many of your favorite pop and rock hits on Youtube. Today, they put the cover days behind them and are ready to show off their debut album to the world.
Tyler Posey Opens Up About A Dark Time In His Life In Debut EP Drugs
New music from Tyler Posey has finally arrived with the release of his debut solo EP Drugs. The EP features previous released singles “Past Life,” “Happy” and “Shut Up,” which features Travis Barker and phem. Within this new project Tyler reflects on a dark time in his life speaking on struggles involving addiction, sobriety and mental health. Posey mentions in a statement about the release “Drugs is definitely a story of addiction. How dark it can be. How great sobriety can be and being present.
The Band CAMINO Release Their Self Titled Debut Album
The Band CAMINO have finally released their first full length album self titled The Band CAMINO. The band who formed in 2015 have released several EPs in the past such as 2016’s My Thoughts on You, 2017’s Heaven, and 2019’s Try Hard. Their debut album is rightfully self titled as the record has themes of self reflection and is overall very honest. As music fans we often gravitate towards lyrics that resonate with us, and it’s likely you may relate to the lyrics within The Band CAMINO.
Listen to Yungblud's Grungy New Single 'Fleabag'
If you’ve also been impatiently waiting for Yungblud to release some more music, then you’re in luck because the wait is finally over! Yungblud just released his latest single titled “fleabag” which centers around the discussion of dealing with the pressure of expectations people may place on you. The song contains heavy grunge influences and almost feels as though it came right out of the ’90s.
How TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry Forever
The social media platform known as TikTok has taken the world by storm and has now worked its way to taking over the music industry too. TikTok has made it incredibly easy for songs to quickly go viral and land on the charts. The app has even managed to make songs from decades ago like Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” chart again with its viral trends.
12 Machine Gun Kelly Music Videos That Make Us Wanna Party With Him
Whether you refer to him as Machine Gun Kelly, MGK, Kells, or his real name Colson Baker, one thing’s certain—this guy knows how to make a good music video. The Cleveland rapper has had a huge year following the release of his latest album Tickets To My Downfall. To celebrate MGK’s birthday today were taking a look back at 12 of the best music videos he’s released and wishing we were partying with him. Featured Photo: Instagram (@machinegunkelly) Like this: Like Loading...
10 Of Your Favorite Songs That Were Written By Ester Dean
Some of you may be familiar with Ester Dean from her role as Cynthia Rose in the Pitch Perfect movies or as a panelist on the show Songland. What you may not be aware of is that Dean has probably written at least one of your favorite songs. Along with being an actress, she is also a singer, songwriter and Grammy nominated producer. Throughout the years she has written and produced numerous top 10 hits for artist like Rihanna and Katy Perry.
Waterparks High Energy Single Shines Light On Mental Health
Ahead of the release of their fourth studio album Greatest Hits, Waterparks have dropped another song titled “Numb.” The song follows the previously released “Snow Globe” and “Lowkey As Hell” which will also be featured on the album. The latest release from the rock band from Texas, “Numb” is a high energy loud track that shines a light on mental health. From the beginning of the song, Geoff Wigington’s guitar strumming and Otto Wood’s drumming will immediately grab your attention.
Justin Bieber Surprises Fans With Deluxe Justice Album
We already couldn’t get enough of Justin Bieber’s new album Justice and he just surprised fans with a deluxe version. The new deluxe album features six new songs including five new collaborations. The Triple Chucks Deluxe album features all-star collaborators like Lil Uzi Vert, Jaden, Quavo, Dababy, and Tori Kelly. The deluxe album came as a surprise dropped a week after Justice was released. The first of the new songs is “There She Go” which features Lil Uzi Vert.
Yungblud Releases New Version Of Song "Parents" With Fan • Soundigest
Have you ever dreamed of releasing a song with one of your favorite musicians? That dream recently came true for Liverpool native Chloe Noone when Yungblud asked her to do a verse on his song “Parents.” This happened all because Noone made a duet on TikTok to one of Yungblud’s videos asking people to freestyle a verse on “Parents” since it was going viral on the app.
Madison Beer Releases New Record 'Life Support'
Madison Beer‘s debut album Life Support has been in the works for quite some time now and it’s finally here. The album dropped on February 26 but has been in the works since the release of her 2018 EP, As She Pleases. Madison has been involved in music ever since she was 13 years old and discovered by Justin Bieber on YouTube. Now at age 21, it’s clear that she’s grown a lot as an artist since her first single “Melodies,” which was released in 2013.
Pale Waves Release Their Long-Awaited Sophomore Album 'Who Am I?'
Three years after their debut album, My Mind Makes Noises, Pale Waves are back with their second album titled Who Am I?. The new record was a long time in the making and is finally here for us to dive into. If it wasn’t clear from the title, Who Am I? is all about self-discovery. With themes surrounding relationships, mental health, sexuality and society, the band gets much more personal on this record.
The Weeknd Releases Greatest Hits Album 'The Highlights'
Ahead of The Weeknd‘s epic Super Bowl halftime performance we witnessed last weekend, the “Call Out My Name” singer released another album titled The Highlights. The album acts as a greatest hits compilation for the singer, showcasing a tracklist of 18 of his most well known and beloved songs. Additionally, on the deluxe video version of the album, fans can find 13 of The Weeknd’s most iconic music videos to date.
Listen to Alexander 23's New Single "Cry Over Boys"• Soundigest
Alexander 23 just shared his highly anticipated new single titled “Cry Over Boys” which is likely to hit you right in the feels. The Chicago native has been on the rise since his debut single “Dirty AF1s” released in 2019 and shows no signs of slowing down with his latest tear jerker. The singer/songwriter and producer first shared a glimpse of the new single on TikTok where many fans were captivated by the songs lyrics.
Yungblud And Machine Gun Kelly Party With Zombies In New Video
Yungblud and Machine Gun Kelly finally shared the music video for their most recent collaboration “acting like that.” The song that was featured on Yungblud’s latest album Weird! also features Blink-182’s Travis Barker who is a frequent collaborator of MGK. The video begins with Yungblud, also known as Dom Harrison stumbling off a double decker party bus to a nearby vintage red phone box. He calls up MGK who is laid out on the hood of his car as they both recall having a mad couple of days.
Demi Lovato To Open Up About Her Overdose In Upcoming Docu-Series
Demi Lovato recently announced the release of her upcoming YouTube Originals docu-series titled Dancing With the Devil, which will headline this year’s virtual SXSW film festival. The upcoming series from the pop star will show her opening up about her near-fatal 2018 overdose for the first time, what led up to it and how she made it through the aftermath.
Machine Gun Kelly Releases Second "Downfalls High" Trailer • Soundigest
Machine Gun Kelly just dropped the second trailer for his upcoming feature film Downfalls High which gave fans a further glimpse of what other familiar faces appear in the star-studded cast. We learned from the first 15-second teaser that the upcoming film would star Sydney Sweeney, Chase Hudson, and Travis Barker.
Noah Cyrus Plays an Unwinnable Game With A Toxic Partner In "All Three"
Noah Cyrus’ latest release finds her playing a game impossible to win with a toxic lover in her new single “All Three.” This release follows the singers The End of Everything EP that was released in may of last year featuring her hit single “July.” In the 20 year olds new song “All Three” she tells the story of being stuck in a toxic relationship, even though she knows deep down she deserves better.
The Neighbourhood Release
Chip Chrome’s story isn’t over just yet, because The Neighbourhood just released the deluxe version of their album Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones with four additional songs! The four new songs include “Stargazing,” “Over the Influence,” “Here We Go Again,” and “The Shining.” These four new tracks were added right in the beginning of the album that was originally released back in September.
British Rocker Yungblud Releases Second Album 'Weird!'
Yungblud‘s second studio album, Weird!, is finally here and we’re ready to dive right in. The 23-year-old British rock star set out to re-define what it means to be different and encourages listeners to embrace who they are on this new record. Following his first record, 21st Century Liability — which centered around being misunderstood and angry at the world — Weird! focuses on accepting who you are and finding out where you belong.
Another Unexpected 2020 Twist: Emblem3 is Back
We know it’s probably been quite some time since you heard the name Emblem3, and like us, you might be wondering where they’ve been. The band blew up after they appeared on the singing competition, The X Factor, back in 2013.
5 Seconds of Summer's Best 6 Covers Ever Ranked
Throughout the course of 5 Seconds Of Summer’s career they have released many chart-topping hits. What many people might not know is that the band actually started out by posting covers of their favorite songs on YouTube. Since their start, the band has continued to do some amazing covers over the years of more of their favorite songs. To celebrate guitarist Michael Clifford’s birthday today, were going to break down some of the band’s best covers over the years. Like this: Like Loading...
Liam Payne And Dixie D'Amelio Are On The 'Naughty List' In New Single
Liam Payne has been having lots of fun since joining the social media platform TikTok taking part in many of the apps viral trends and collaborating with other creators. The former One Direction star recently shared to his followers that he would finally be releasing some new music after not releasing anything for quite some time. Payne’s new release comes just in time for the upcoming holiday season with his new Christmas collaboration with TikTok star Dixie D’Amelio.
"Hips Don't Lie," "Dreams" and More!
View this post on Instagram GOOD VIBES ALWAYS @doggface208 @tiktok @OceanSprayInc #fleetwoodmac A post shared by Mick Fleetwood (@mickfleetwoodofficial) on Oct 9, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT TikTok has been the starting point of many viral trends over throughout this year. Many musicians have used the platform to promote their music, and it has also proven to be very successful for many new artists this year.
Top 5 of Miley Cyrus' Backyard Sessions Performances
View this post on Instagram VOTE 💜 VOTE 💜 VOTE 💜 VOTE 💜 A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Oct 13, 2020 at 9:30am PDT Miley Cyrus recently brought back her iconic cover series called the Backyard Sessions and we are very excited about it! Miley started this series all the way back in 2012 covering many of her favorite classic songs on her YouTube channel with her band in the comfort of her very own backyard.
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