New Music: 2015’s Best Pop Songs
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From Ariana Grande to Walk the Moon, check out our picks for the best pop songs of 2015!
Introduction
New music is always exciting, but 2015 had some particularly standout tracks in the pop genre. From anthems about girl power to catchy love songs, there was no shortage of great music to enjoy this year. Here are our picks for the best pop songs of 2015.
1. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
This song was inescapable in 2015, and for good reason – it’s catchy, fun, and empowering. It’s a refreshing change of pace from other pop songs that focus on unrealistic body standards, and it’s nice to see a song that celebrates women of all shapes and sizes.
2. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
This is another upbeat, fun track that’s perfect for dancing around your living room (or wherever else you happen to be when you hear it). It’s also a great example of Swift’s talent for writing relatable lyrics that everyone can enjoy.
3. “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding
This song has a bit of a different sound than the other two on this list, but it’s no less enjoyable. It’s seductive and hypnotic, and it’s sure to get stuck in your head after just one listen.
Best Pop Songs of 2015
It’s been a great year for pop music and we’ve compiled a list of our favorite songs of the year. From Carly Rae Jepsen to Justin Bieber, these are the best pop songs of 2015.
“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
“Uptown Funk” is a song recorded by English record producer Mark Ronson and American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars for Ronson’s fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015). RCA Records released the song as the album’s lead single on 10 November 2014. Jeff Bhasker assisted the artists in co-writing and co-producing the track, with additional writing from Philip Lawrence. This is one of the best pop songs of 2015.
“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
Pop songs are often catchy and easy to sing along to, which is why they’re so popular. But some pop songs are more than just that; they’re truly great. Here’s our list of the best pop songs of 2015.
“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran is a prime example of a great pop song. It’s a beautiful ballad with simple yet profound lyrics, and Ed’s soulful voice brings the emotion of the song to life. The song has become a massive hit, topping charts around the world and becoming one of the most streamed songs on Spotify.
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“Shake It Off” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album, 1989. Written by Swift and Max Martin, it is an uptempo dance-pop track considered to be a departure from the country pop music style of her previous releases. As the lead single from 1989, “Shake It Off” was released to radio on August 18, 2014. A music video directed by Mark Romanek was released on October 27, 2014. Swift began planning her fifth album in 2013 and continued work into 2014, during which time she debuted as a pop music artist with the release of “Sweeter than Fiction”, a song she co-wrote and recorded for the soundtrack to the film One Chance. “Shake It Off” was written with Max Martin and Shellback—the team responsible for several of Swift’s past hits—in mind as a fun track that would serve as the lead single.
“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
“All About That Bass” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor for her 2014 debut EP and her 2015 studio album, Title. Written by Trainor and Kevin Kadish, the song was released by Epic Records on June 30, 2014 as a single preceded by the release of Trainor’s debut major-label single, “Chocolate”. It was serves as the lead single from both projects. “All About That Bass” is a doo-wop and contemporary R&B song with influences of country music. The lyrics trainor wrote for the song revolve around the theme of body confidence. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight consecutive weeks and spent a record-setting 19 weeks in the top 10, becoming both Trainor’s and Kadish’s first number one hit as songwriters.
“Take Me to Church” by Hozier
This Irish singer’s perfectly-produced song about a man’s love for a woman is also a love letter to religion, and a middle finger to the Catholic Church’s stance on homosexuality. It’s catchy, anthemic, and gorgeous, with one of the year’s best video treatments to boot.
Conclusion
These are only a handful of the excellent pop songs that have been released so far in 2015, but they’re a great starting point for anyone looking to dive into the genre. Whether you’re a longtime pop fan or just getting into the genre, these tunes are sure to get you hooked.
