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HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls officially premiered on Nov. 18, and its accompanying soundtrack has a song for every one of your moods. Whether you're ready for a night out, chilling at home, or going through a breakup, the tracks featured on the show include a variety of genres. From the minds of Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, the series aims to show what college life is really like by showcasing the experiences of four very different women: Bela (Amrit Kaur), Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet), Whitney (Alyah Chanelle Scott), and Leighton (Reneé Rapp). Think: a much sexier and grown-up version of Netflix's Never Have I Ever. As we wait for more episodes, check out all the songs that have been featured on the show so far.
In that 2018 cover story on pop, one of the things we expressed hope for was the scene taking interesting risks. We’ve seen some of that in 2019 from outfits like Softcore, a label/multimedia enterprise started by producer Aaron Harmon, which has shown promise blending pop with experimental electronica — pushing songs with radio-friendly vibes into weirder, darker directions. Queer and gender-nonconforming artists have made huge strides in making local pop even more interesting this year, with Brasko’s SEXDREAMSUPERSTAR and singles by Freak Daddy and Benjamin Poss playing with gender and sexual fluidity through familiar rhythms.
“Freak Daddy is not here to be docile or demure despite what they may have been taught. The unveiling of their fresh music video is a clear indication that this electro indie newcomer will have an impactful career ahead. "Confetti” masquerades as a cabaret, a camp of dazzling domestication with precise timing by FD, whose charisma is on par with their strong songwriting skills. Hyper masculinity and femininity tense thru powerplay, providers in a plot of playing house, sizzling with psychosis. “Confetti” seems to comment on how hard-wired hetero cookie cutter roles are handfed to our assumed genders and the poison it creates in our interactions, how we relate and treat each other, and how we battle the genders within ourselves, all at once.”