Bop Shop: Songs By Harry Styles, Sadie Jean, Gatlin, And More

Bop Shop: Songs By Harry Styles, Sadie Jean, Gatlin, And More




The search for the ever-elusive "bop" is tough. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new?


Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and could contain anything — it's a snapshot of what's on our minds and what sounds good. We'll keep it fresh with the latest music, yet expect several oldies nevertheless goodies) every once in a while, also. Get ready: The Bop Shop is currently open for business.





  • Ivy Mono: “Leather Jacket”



    Some things will usually be unequivocally and eternally cool, like sunglasses and leather jackets, and Los Angeles-based indie-popster Ivy Mono’s latest single is a tribute to just that. The latest taste of his forthcoming EP Space Dust (due out April 29), “Leather Jacket” is a synthy, head-bobbing slow groove, transporting us to a liminal space between the ’80s and today, where the only thing that matters is finding the one and staying sleek. Its chorus is as sweet like a bottled Coke from the bar, as he twists a fashionable look into a plea for forever, singing, “Baby’s got my leather jacket / Magic like a rabbit / She must be the one.” —Carson Mlnarik






  • Devin Kennedy: “Poetry” (Stripped)



    Singer-songwriter Devin Kennedy cooperates with the us navigate the complexities of love in his latest release, “Poetry.” “We stay in a global where our expectations of love are created by what we visualize in movies, TV, and on social media,” he mentioned in a press release. “The ‘honeymoon phase’ and ‘happily ever afters’ get all of the screen time, yet so rarely do we stop and discuss the hard work and commitment it takes to prepare a relationship work. That’s what true love is about as far as I’m concerned.” The track, which dropped last week, was followed up with a stripped-down version, which permits Devin’s dreamy vocals and considerate lyrics to truly shine. The next time you find yourself at odds with someone you love, put your earbuds in, crank the volume, close your eyes, and let Devin remind you that “the sunshine will usually come immediately following the rain.” —Farah Zermane






  • Gatlin: “2000 Miles”



    Gatlin is moving on from her ex, literally. The indie-pop singer-songwriter’s latest single chronicles her 2,000-mile road trip right after a challenging breakup, layering gentle vocals and confessional lyrics over breezy, guitar-driven instrumentals. Empowered by the thrill of “a brand new city / Kissing someone pretty,” Gatlin slowly nevertheless surely pieces herself back with each other. “I guess that some things change,” she realizes on the bridge. “I guess I don’t need you at all.” —Sam Manzella






  • Sadie Jean: “WYD Now?”



    The young singer-songwriter Sadie Jean made her debut with this hard-hitting, emotional breakup song called, “WYD Now?,” Which managed to amass millions of views and thousands of videos on TikTok. This ballad pulls on your heartstrings as it recounts the feelings of attempting to salvage a relationship where the passion is still there. Lyrically, the song is very perplexing and is reminiscent of painstaking imagery we know “all also well” – that’s right, Taylor Swift. Jean has credited the superstar as one of her musical influences, and it’s clear the inspiration is there as Jean croons, “Are you with somebody? / Should I even care? / Know you're not happy / As soon as I was there / In your faded T-shirt / That I've kept this long / I still hear you laughing / While I put it on.” Check out the song right now and don’t miss a special efficiency of “WYD Now?” From Jean in the interview series MTV News Presents: Rising. —Alissa Godwin






  • Lubalin: “Nobody Else”



    Lubalin rose to fame on TikTok, turning random internet drama from Facebook ads and status updates into captivating song sagas, although he’s largely stayed silent – up until right now. The Montreal-based artist’s new single “Nobody Else” is a markedly more mature step into music, bouncing between EDM and synthy pop to set the scene between two lovers and quiet the outdoor world. Its hilarious and mysterious video is a warped and theatrical love story between Lubalin and his hair, showing us he hasn’t lost his flair for visuals. —Carson Mlnarik






  • Harry Styles: “As It Was”



    Harry Styles is back with new music because the lead single off his newly reported third solo album, Harry’s House (out May 20) dropped today. “As It Was” is a nearly three-minute bag of mixed emotions. While the upbeat dance-pop melody makes you aspire to lose yourself on the dance floor, the somber lyrics tell a story of isolation and change that could leave a pit in your belly. Styles sings, ‘In this world, it’s just us / You know it’s not the same as it was.’ The music video is resplendent with colorful energy nevertheless also manages to feel familiar, which is classic Harry. Something about seeing the British superstar swing around so freely while crooning weak lyrics feels like the breath of fresh air we all needed. If this is just the starting of a new synthy era for Styles, we are in for a serious treat. —Alissa Godwin













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