SoJO First Listen

Gospel and soul singer Leon Bridges is being touted as 'the next big thing' now that he's crossing over into the world of pop. His star is rising so fast that many are comparing his buzz to Adele and Sam Smith. It's New Music Monday and we want to get your honest opinion on Leon's retro-sounding breakout song 'Coming Home'. Take a listen and then vote in our poll!

While Selena Gomez teeters back and forth from single girl to Justin Bieber's plus-one, she's been very present working on fresh material in the recording studio. Gomez has a new label (Interscope Records) and a sexy new single called 'Good for You'. Take a first listen on this New Music Monday!

Rob Thomas is on a break from Matchbox Twenty. The front man is currently putting the finishing touches on his third studio album, and our first listen to the direction of that new material is 'Trust You', produced by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.

Jon Bon Jovi has recorded an upbeat, up-tempo, seize-the-day anthem for a concept album inspired by the new Broadway musical Finding Neverland about Peter Pan. Take a first listen to 'Beautiful Day'.

Hilary Duff is back on the entertainment scene in a big way. She's part of the cast of the buzzed-about new dramedy Younger on TV Land (produced by Sex and the City big wig Darren Starr), and she's about to release her most mature and personal album to date. So on this New Music Monday, I'm introducing you to Hilary's spunky new song 'Sparks'. It's a touch of Britney, a touch of Katy, and written

Mariah Carey has returned with a new song called 'Infinity'. The single is the only new song on the singer's forthcoming album #1 to Infinity, a collection of her 18 #1 hits since her debut in 1990. 'Infinity' is a highly produced, vocal rollercoaster, and it's lyrical content seems pointed directly at Carey's soon-to-be second ex-husband Nick Cannon. Take a first listen.

Last summer, singer Adam Lambert stepped into the shoes of Freddy Mercury as the front man for Queen. Now, the one-time American Idol hopeful is back with a new song called 'Ghost Town'. Take a listen!

  Andrew McMahon may not be totally unknown to you if you're a fan of the act called Jack's Mannequin (they opened for Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson last summer in Philly). McMahon was it's lead vocalist and primary songwriter. Now solo as Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness, the 32-year old singer has penned a super catchy new tune called 'Cecilia & The Satellite'. It's infectious tempo and st

Rihanna's new song 'American Oxygen' is very timely. It speaks of the American dream, which the Barbados-born beauty chased herself, while addressing some of the politically and racially motivated events of the last few years. Take a first listen and watch the powerful new video.

The Spring is filling up with amazing new music. I'm super excited to introduce you to three of my new favorite songs, from a follow-up to the smash 'Rude', to a romantic new tune from an old SoJO friend, and a newcomer with a powerhouse voice!

Jennifer Lopez is stepping off the dance floor and up to the mic with a powerful new ballad from the soundtrack to the new Jim Parsons/Rihanna animated movie Home. Take a first listen to 'Feel The Light'.

Jason Derulo is back with new music!  And as always the multi-talent delivers a truly unique track called 'Want to Want Me'. It's upbeat, catchy, and has a romantic edginess. Take a first listen today!