5 SONGS YOU NEED TO LISTEN THIS WEEK
This week, Selena Gomez dropped a surprising new song that takes its cues from the Talking Heads. Former One Direction member Liam Payne takes his place as a new voice in hip-hop, with an assist from Quavo. And rising artists Doctrine, Lauv, and Liana Bank$ experiment with refreshing new takes on alternative pop and tropical R&B. 1. "Bad Liar," Selena Gomez In an unexpected twist, Selena Gomez decided to sample the Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" for her latest single. A dramatic departure from her previous work, "Bad Liar" is a whispery, slinky track laced with the irresistible chorus beat of the '70s favorite. Gomez plays her voice like an instrument, modulating her breathy delivery and pitch for a surprisingly subtle pop song that builds effectively to hit status. 2. "Play," Doctrine A mysterious musical collective out of San Diego that calls itself Doctrine has made its debut with a bang on "Play,...