A titan of music returns as Sir Paul McCartney headlines another stacked instalment of What’s Going On. From soaring pop to country anthems and genre-bending indie gems, there’s no shortage of tunes to soundtrack your week.
Paul McCartney – At nearly 84, Paul McCartney can’t stand still. Macca is back with The Boys of Dungeon Lane, his first solo studio album in more than five years. The new collection of tracks revisits his time in post-war Liverpool, family roots, and the friendships that would eventually change music forever. Co-produced by Andrew Watt, who is rapidly becoming the producer of choice for aging rock legends, the album finds McCartney candid and still uncovering new stories.
Listen to Paul McCartney’s new single “Come Inside” below.
Dasha – Multi-platinum pop-country breakout star Dasha is sure to win you over with “Mad About It,” a witty, high-energy country anthem that turns post-breakup frustration into a dancefloor-ready singalong. Packed with sarcasm, charm, and infectious hooks, the track is full of personality, something that has made Dasha one of country music’s fastest-rising stars.
Listen to Dasha’s new single “Mad About It” below.
Sofia Camara – JUNO nominee Sofia Camara continues to prove why she’s one of the most exciting stars in Canada’s pop scene with “The Last Encounter,” a cinematic and emotionally raw new single that explores the moment when you realize that a relationship has reached its natural end. Built on Sofia’s trademark diaristic vulnerability and sharp songwriting, the track perfectly captures that bittersweet feeling of needing to move on.
Listen to Sofia Camara’s new single “The Last Encounter” below.
Tove Styrke – Swedish pop innovator Tove Styrke continues to build anticipation for her forthcoming album The Afterparty with the double release of two new songs, “Song and Dance Man” and “Let’s Go Camping.” Showcasing two distinct moods from the album’s unfolding narrative, the tracks highlight Styrke’s knack for adventurous songwriting and immersive world-building. The Afterparty is shaping up to be one of the year’s most ambitious pop records. Get into it!
Listen to Tove Styrke’s new singles “Song and Dance Man” and “Let’s Go Camping” below.
070 Shake – Multiplatinum genre-disruptor 070 Shake is back with a new single, and there’s a fun gaming tie-in. The hypnotic new track “Baby Driver” is a collaboration with the hit battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds. Built on swirling synths, sprawling atmospheric production, and Shake’s signature vocal stylings, the track serves up a fun cross-genre mix of alternative, hip-hop, and electronic music. Even though it was created specifically for PUBG, “Baby Driver” can be enjoyed by gamers and non-gamers alike.
Listen to 070 Shake’s new single “Baby Driver” below.
