<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pop Passion Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest for new, rising and established artists!
Interviews, Reviews, Playlist and more!]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:31:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.poppassionblog.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Call Me" - Annika Rose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing to prioritize a deeper relationship with herself over a budding possibility for romance with a longtime friend, "Call Me," by Annika Rose comes as the opening track to her upcoming EP, READ ALL ABOUT IT. Rose wrote this song alongside seasoned collaborators about entering her first season of singlehood after years of knowing herself only within the context of being someone's partner. Valuing her independence and hoping to regain her autonomy, the musician expresses anxiety about...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-call-me-annika-rose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b5fe860971ea08f8e0c41</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:13:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52d012_0475b231be704dfbb82f2efc61ce55eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Azalea Withrow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Album Review: "A*Pop" - Tyla]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Apple Music After releasing last year's acclaimed EP, WWP, Tyla is releasing yet another project for the fourth consecutive year. IS IT LOVE THAT GIRL KISS IS IT FAIRY TALE DOUBLE BLIND FEEL SOMETHING RIGHT NOW MR. NONCHALANT SHE DID IT AGAIN CHANEL CRAZY OF ME I DON'T CARE HOT TUBS Tyla is a singer and songwriter from Edenvale, South Africa. Already dubbed as the "Queen of Popiano", she is known for blending pop and amapiano, a genre popularized in South Africa in the 2020s that...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/album-review-a-pop-tyla</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7667d37e238b0b8adeaeac</guid><category><![CDATA[EP/ALBUM REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/364b8d_30c416c5420e4d45ab86fcd7fbe70112~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_264,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jazz Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Run Run Run" - CAPPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAPPA has released her newest single, "Run Run Run." When begging for a lover to love her back, CAPPA reaches acceptance as she releases the want to teach them how to love her. Whether it'd be through the unlimited attempts to convince them to not run away or the realization that no matter how hard she loves them they'll run, CAPPA has finally had enough. Reaching a peace within the silence and no longer losing herself within her partner, "Run Run Run" explores how avoidance in love may...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-run-run-run-cappa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7390962dc76a37da3866c9</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:59:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4f8c6_93b5f0d5f38448cc99b0674b4162120d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abigail Mornhinweg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "feel free" - Jordan Frye ]]></title><description><![CDATA["feel free" by Jordan Frye sounds exaclty what the title says. The song is descriptive which is perfect for setting the scene for audience members. This specificty is also what adds to the song sounding like a perfect mix between pop and folk. It's the perfect song to capture the end of summer where bonfires become a bit more frequent. The vibe of this song reminds me of an Eagles or James Taylor song that when it comes on, you can't help but feel the reassurance that we are in this moment...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-feel-free-jordan-frye</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a722349a6b03c80faf1261b</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/663f9f_e5197b26b42849feb7bdbb53afb86107~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Max Macomber</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Stuck in Yesterday" - Jessmin]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an electric new single, Jessmin discusses the struggles of moving on from a relationship. “Stuck in Yesterday”, released July 31st , is spunky and raw, giving the vibe of an early 2000s movie that opens with a teen in a rock band tee fresh off a breakup. However, as the track progresses, listeners slowly see Jessmin come to terms with this struggle, realizing it might be for the best. “What once felt like a forever kind of love slowly turns into the realization that moving on might be the...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-stuck-in-yesterday-jessmin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7292736f3a9867f4d6b971</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:40:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/088d9f_bbf3ddf7b0e44e42964a880002f533dc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tessa Maddaloni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "GELATO" - Matilde G]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matilde G’s new single, GELATO, is an upbeat alt/pop rock song about infatuation, desire, and emotional addiction. It is based on the universally loved Italian dessert. I have a local gelato shop that I’m obsessed with... although none of you asked for that tidbit. Anyway, the music video shows her and three others facilitating a break-in and robbery of a dessert shop in search of chocolate gelato. It’s actually quite funny how neighbors thought a real crime was taking place as they were...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-gelato-matilde-g</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a723a492b9f850aae00378e</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/364b8d_6f005ad80b9944718eb0377c9aea65d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jazz Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Album Review: "The Outlaw Cherie Lee &#38; Other Western Tales" - Shaboozey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: RIFF Magazine After winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance at this year's Grammys, Shaboozey returns with his highly anticipated fourth studio album. The Outlaw Cherie Lee Til Sunday High Noon Hell Is Hot Sweet Revenge If I Was An Outlaw Cowgirl Burn It Down Death of Jeremiah Walker Drunk Ugly &#38; All Bullets &#38; Blades Don't Count Down Lone Survivor Bounty On My Head Born To Die Kissed By An Angel The Worst of Them All Coyotes Point The Epilogue Known professionally as Shaboozey, but...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/album-review-the-outlaw-cherie-lee-other-western-tales-shaboozey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6acc47328f65b106590881</guid><category><![CDATA[EP/ALBUM REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/364b8d_27b0f51eb4de4a5c969d56b74d348216~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jazz Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "FOREVERMORE" - Tiger La Flor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger La Flor shows her Old Hollywood and outlaw spirit in her latest single “FOREVERMORE.” This country sound glides easily with the lonely lover storyline. She’s not the damsel in distress. Tiger La Flor is the untamed cowgirl. She takes the place of the traditional old western cowboy who rides through the desert alone. It’s the dilemma between lassoing in someone special and leaving for the next town. "FOREVERMORE" stirs up the journey of balancing passion for oneself and passion for...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-forevermore-tiger-la-flor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70ff6274653e170f8c259b</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:40:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b26fb6_d48caadbc93943b2bd831a1fc7e90d85~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Taylor Sheridan Lempke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Album Review: "Petal" - Ariana Grande]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Ilya Salmanzedah's Instagram After releasing Eternal Sunshine two years ago and starring in both Wicked films, we all assumed she would not be releasing music this year. She would go on tour and that would be that. But now, she has released her eighth studio album, Petal, showcasing her more feral and introspective side. kiss me hate that i made you love me petal stay oh well big feelings freak warning signs (interlude) like i do never get over me bad thing (bunny hop) nowhere, nobody...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/album-review-petal-ariana-grande</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6974e1b324e194e0f422c5</guid><category><![CDATA[EP/ALBUM REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:06:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/364b8d_0a3bbbfd05b64edb91f41092364a5681~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_495,h_495,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jazz Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Body Bag" - Piper Connolly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artist Piper Connolly has released her brand new single ''Body Bag" which explores the complexities of having a someone believe they've completely broken you down. It's a song that allows you to feel empowered and prove that nothing can keep you down. "Body Bag" has a pop rock edge to it that vividly paints what it's like to be backstabbed by someone you trust. The song is energetic and gritty, and Piper Connolly really becomes a rockstar on this track. What really works with "Body Bag" is ...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-body-bag-piper-connolly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6d18892aa0dd3fa1631df4</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:09:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72ff10_94737408cd3a42eaaf5268f8e2ba9fc6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chantal Charles</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: “NEPO BABY” - Mo Bentley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mo Bentley has released her new single, “NEPO BABY.” Her seventh release of 2026, Bentley’s usage of electro-pop throughout her discography continues on to “NEPO BABY” with inspiration from the recent examination of children of celebrities becoming famous due to nepotism. With Bentley’s type falling under this affluent lifestyle, nepo babies fit right in. While a rags-to-riches story may not be apart of this hit, Bentley’s infectious melody and lyrics will catch listeners and hook them right...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-nepo-baby-mo-bentley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6cee19f5592cd94aab721d</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:58:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4f8c6_0f41cb5884de42d88b1c859733386aeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abigail Mornhinweg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Miracle" - David Wimbish &#38; The Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA["Miracle" by David Wimbish &#38; The Collection is a heartfelt message to a friend in a bad romantic relationship. It's not easy to be the person to tell someone you love you see them struggling. The speaker does just that, describing how they see their friend sacrificing their own happiness with lyrics like: "shedding your spine for the next time you and him disagree." Recognizing that breaking up with someone feels like an impossible option, the speaker expresses support both emotionally and in...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-miracle-david-wimbish-the-collection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b665f3e0c16484fef8e6d</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:25:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c76216_618884db639040b586a90139bfa6200e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_687,h_694,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hanna Kowal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "set my heart on fire" - Anna Leanne]]></title><description><![CDATA[“set my heart on fire” is the newest single from Anna Leanne, a song about the conflicting pains of missing a former significant other. Anna delineates that she was betrayed by her ex, having been left out of nowhere after being in what appeared as the perfect relationship. After having her heart broken, she’s experiencing both nostalgia for the relationship as well as anger. These feelings have mixed and brewed into a double-sided yearning to see her ex again; to be with this person again,...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-set-my-heart-on-fire-anna-leanne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c38a33e0c16484ff19376</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:22:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1b54_2bac8459dd0f40c29520b1b7fa268a2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ashley Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Album Review: "Music, Fashion, Film" - Charli XCX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Charli XCX's Instagram After receiving universal acclaim for her Wuthering Heights sountrack album, Charli XCX is back at it again with her highly anticipated eighth studio album: Music, Fashion, Film. Rock Music SS26 Card Declined Camera 2007 I'm Afraid Yeah Wink Wink Persona Magic Metal Montana No One Lasts Forever I Keep Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night Playboy Bunny If You Take Away The Music Then What Has She Got? Charli XCX is a singer and songwriter hailing from...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/album-review-music-fashion-film-charli-xcx</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56a36b9b48710c8ef3d0b8</guid><category><![CDATA[EP/ALBUM REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/364b8d_c2506de742b2476189f304e1655edb47~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_597,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jazz Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Magnetic" - Dani Stocksdale]]></title><description><![CDATA["Magnetic" by Dani Stocksdale is a song about desire. The speaker's words are a direct message to their partner in a relationship that seems driven by physical attraction. Using x-ray as a metaphor for perception, the song opens by revealing how intimately seen the speaker feels by the object of her desire. In the second verse, the message diverges from that feeling of intimacy to exposed vulnerability with lyrics, "so high and mighty with my name in your teeth/like how it tastes when they...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-magnetic-dani-stocksdale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69ee90cecb33cd5ae7895d</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:43:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c76216_b1edfca424764a52b9e4e60fed0099cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hanna Kowal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Shut Ur Mouth" - Noelle Harlow]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Shut Ur Mouth” by Noelle Harlow is a perfectly energetic track for those interested in the dance-pop genre. It depicts the excitement of a new attraction and potential connection between two people. This song demonstrates a perfect “love-at-first-sight” story. Harlow wrote a fun yet emotionally intuitive story and song that attracts a variety of audiences, ranging from rom-com lovers to pop enthusiasts. It blends humor, excitement, and personality in a beautiful, aurally-pleasing way....]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-shut-ur-mouth-noelle-harlow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a5d1c5329f38dcec788f7</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:15:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc8ffc_71b6897b8967467f96477214650a3e2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Fitzgerald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Don't Waste My Time" - Natasha Rose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dating is so confusing nowadays. There’s so many layers that lead up to defining the relationship, if it even builds to that point. It gets more confusing when you’re so set on someone and they push and pull leading you to question whether they want to be with you or you’re just temporary entertainment. It’s a mess that’s hard to navigate and confront. Natasha Rose just released a new song off her debut EP called, “Don’t Waste My Time.” The song explores the frustration of being in an...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-don-t-waste-my-time-natasha-rose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a5bc6cecb33cd5ae8d1d4</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:04:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d64f34_cbf052ea5deb41faa9b4686c8eebdbe7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emylee Herring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Review: "Just Us" - Gabriela Bee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriela Bee has returned with her latest song that is deeply confessional and heartfelt, especially for fans of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. The indie-pop song, "Just Us," is an exceptionally emotional piece of art that speaks to a particularly heart-wrenching experience: falling in love with your best friend, even though it can't become anything more. While the song can be relatable to many listeners, it also serves as an homage to the widely loved and popular pairing of two...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-just-us-gabriela-bee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a4482cd8d822ee17a1958</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:01:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e48dbf_cbe09e28994e44f08b4cdd9fb8c397dd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyler Griggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Memory Star" - Kissmet]]></title><description><![CDATA["Memory Star" by Kissmet is light, airy, fun and what I would consider summer in a song. With its gentle beginning, familiarity and good energy, it feels like a song that we've had around forever while still adding their own twist of originality. As we wrap up July, it feels like summer really flew by. It can feel so easy to look at August, where a lot of us are about to start school up again as a sign that summer is coming to a close. "Memory Star" is a great reminder to remain in the...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-memory-star-kissmet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6931c8eb310bed118913c6</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/663f9f_064afb3d3fc943318e39eb2257ae47fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Max Macomber</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: "Crying In The Car" - YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB]]></title><description><![CDATA[YAOUNDEBOXINGCLUB’s new single, Crying In The Car, is an indie/alt pop song about loneliness, belonging, and change. “Not a place to call my own, no text popping on my phone during all these nights I spend” references loneliness. “Stuck in the past, yeah I always wonder what could've been, whatever happened” references belonging. “Cause I don't know where I belong, but it sure ain't Kansas anymore” references change. The music video is filmed on an iPhone and the way its filmed is...]]></description><link>https://www.poppassionblog.com/post/review-crying-in-the-car-yaound%C3%A9boxingclub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6138e1b252e37e4d327254</guid><category><![CDATA[SONG REVIEWS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:42:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/364b8d_f28e5248a67a49a68b5132b315777bf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jazz Williams</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>