Ariana Grande
thank u, next
A swiftly delivered Sweetener sequel that confirms Ariana Grande's place as 2019's pre-eminent pop star.
Betty Who
Betty
On her third album, the singer/songwriter returns to being an independent artist and delivers some of her catchiest, most confident songs.
Billie Eilish
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
A promising debut from the genre-blurring anti-pop star of the disaffected Gen Z masses.
BTS
Map of the Soul: Persona
The first installment of the Map of the Soul era finds the K-pop group at the peak of their performance and popularity.
Camila Cabello
Romance
The former Fifth Harmony singer's ecstatic sophomore album finds her in the sway of new love with a candid pop sophistication.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Dedicated
On her fourth album, the Canadian pop star adds sophistication and ambition to her always-relatable songs.
Céline Dion
Courage
Cathartic comeback that finds the vocalist moving forward in life following a pair of personal tragedies.
Dido
Still on My Mind
Sparkling fifth album that updates the English singer's hybrid electro-folk/trip-hop sound with reinvigorated production.
King Princess
Cheap Queen
A dusky, sensual debut that evokes Prince and straddles the line between atmospheric R&B and candid indie pop.
Lana Del Rey
Norman Fucking Rockwell!
Sixth album from this icon of sad pop is her most subtle and majestic yet.
Lizzo
Cuz I Love You
The boundary-breaking artist's major-label debut is a triumphant showcase for every part of her talent, physicality, and sexuality.
Maggie Rogers
Heard It in a Past Life
The singer/songwriter's debut album is filled with polished production and heartfelt performances.
MARINA
LOVE + FEAR
Sparkling double album that finds the Welsh pop songstress ruminating on the titular emotions.
Mark Ronson
Late Night Feelings
The Grammy-winning producer's fifth album offers one dejected pop-R&B delight after another.
Melanie Martinez
K-12
Martinez's sophomore album of arty hip-hop- and R&B-influenced pop is once again conceptualized around her Cry Baby alter ego.
Mike Posner
A Real Good Kid
Heartbreaking journey that finds the pop singer processing his father's death to devastating yet hopeful effect.
Of Monsters and Men
Fever Dream
The Icelandic indie rock quintet's third set gives them a colorful synth pop makeover.
Post Malone
Hollywood's Bleeding
Third effort from the multi-platinum hybrid hitmaker pushes him further into the mainstream.
Sara Quin / Tegan Quin / Tegan and Sara
Hey, I'm Just Like You
The duo revisit songs they wrote as teens, giving them a modern update that nods to all the phases of their long career.
Shura
Forevher
The singer/songwriter's triumphantly romantic second album celebrates love with joyous disco-pop and introspective ballads.
Sigrid
Sucker Punch
Refreshing debut from the Norwegian pop singer/songwriter that appropriately captures the messiness of growing up.
Stealing Sheep
Big Wows
The London trio complete their transformation into a bright and shiny modern pop group and do it with impressive skills and style.
Taylor Swift
Lover
Taylor Swift embraces all sides of her musical personality on this generous, colorful album.
