WONGIE POP SONG(s) OF THE WEEK: shawn mendes - in my blood / lost in japan / youth (feat khalid)

shawn mendes - in my blood
[UPDATE 4/24: here is the video premiere of shawn mendes single (finally!)]
welcome to the power ballad section of the shawn mendes discography! at it's midnight release fans were given a nice surprise new single that starts off like an acoustic ballad but kicks into full on rock pop territory that showcases a possible more adventurous direction with his upcoming album. we shall see, until then, play. swoon. repeat.

shawn mendes - lost in japan
a week later, shawn gave his best soulful pop presentation in the form of 'lost in japan', offering a breezy jam that is more than what basic folks are calling a JT knockoff. this song is just a solid number that easily will play through the rest of the summer. love this!!

shawn mendes feat khalid - youth
[UPDATE 5/3: check out the lyric video of the new track which also features khalid]

LAST BATCH MIX: the killers - just another girl

the killers - just another girl
say what you want about the killers, they sure know how to craft a catchy indie pop song! this time dianna agron takes on the guest role of lead singer.

WONGIE ROCK POP SONG OF THE WEEK: green day - oh love

green day - oh love
i love how the video has NOTHING to do with the song other than a director and band trying to book hot models to hang around all day. shame cause i actually like the song.

WONGIE POP ROCK SONG OF THE WEEK: fun. - some nights

fun. - some nights
[these guys may have recorded one of the best pop rock albums in awhile, with anthem after anthem off their amazing 'some nights' collection. of course you can complain that they are heavily influenced by the sounds of 80's rock bands, but you have to admit they sure do know how to write a tune! easily one my favorite tracks this summer, turn it up!]