Taylor Swift takes a departure from her pop roots to create a stunning indie-folk album that explores heartbreak, isolation, and self-discovery. Each poetic lyric and dreamy melody transports listeners into a new world of storytelling that is unmatched in modern music.

This dynamic electro-pop album oozes with retro charm and bold, danceable rhythms. Dua Lipa’s powerful vocals and infectious energy make every track a hit, from the retro smash hits “Don’t Start Now” and “Break My Heart” to her stunning ballads like “Levitating” and “Hallucinate.”

Lady Gaga returns to her dance-driven roots with this highly anticipated album that dives into the extremes of human emotion, love, and self-acceptance. With hit classics like “Stupid Love” and the heartbreaking confessional “911,” this album takes listeners on a high-energy journey that is unparalleled.

The epitome of cool and alternative, The Weeknd blends influences of ’80s synth-pop, R&B, and rap into his music with purposeful goals. The After Hours album represents a vivid depiction that good and bad bask in every relationship. The Weeknd’s somber vocals and captivating lyrics pair incredibly well with the understated production throughout.

Absolutely out of this world, the visionary artist Melanie Martinez pushes the beauty of childlike imagination while exploring adulthood in her music. It’s pure bliss – a world without cruelness or judgment – and Martinez’s genius narrative transpires through her hypnotic vocals.

Arranged perfectly in a set of vintage-modern feel good tracks; ‘Fine Line’ features melodies that are infused with groovy beats influenced both by ’60s pop and British rock. Each song on this album is a catchy masterpiece, blending Styles’ mesmerizing vocals over flavors of early-70s Glam rock mixed with his own brilliant style.

Selena Gómez makes a power move in her expressive new sound with release of ‘Rare’. Both luscious and eclectic, this collection is easily one of the big shots in top-early-selection awards. The heartfelt message and lyrics plus delivery as first-class serve her steadfast journey until this milestone release.

The all-conquering K-Pop machine BTS commands the throne with their latest release ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ with addictive and intriguing music marks. As they rearing ever closer to superstardom, BTS combines aspects of alt-R&B, rock, techno stylings around of irresistible beats enlivening this superbly executed work.

Retiring superstar Lil Wayne shows everything he has in another surprise release. Another instance of scathing verses, muddy melodies and abundance flow from its composer. The melodic lyrics flow with one euphoric-yet-arrogant track to another, peppered with vivid bagpipes solos and invigoration alike any recent endeavor.

Halsey delivers a gripping account of inner thoughts with ‘Manic’ in a completely revolutionary sound vision. Packed with pop-infused alternative vibes, each track features quirky and heartfelt elements with the likes of danceable choruses and a stack of emotive lyrical progressions so specific to Halsey.