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Social House’s biggest looks to date have been their work with Ariana Grande. Of their many collaborations, it’s only the latest track, "Boyfriend," that gives the artists their own feature on the song instead of being tucked quietly in the production credits. And their work with Ari goes back farther than most people think. As part of Scooter Braun’s hand-picked, exclusive roster, both members of Social House helped contribute to her blockbuster 2018 record, Sweetener , namely the beloved rework of Imogen Heap’s “Goodnight N Go,” and the fan-favorite, loved-up and sadly obsolete snippet, “Pete Davidson.”
While those two songs were critically acclaimed album cuts, it was when Grande released the left turn of a single, “Thank U, Next ," last winter that Social House really began to get their due. Dropping the song when rumors about Grande’s breakup with her former instant-fiancé Davidson wouldn’t stop swirling, the smeary-sweet synths and shoestring beat provided an idyllic background for Ariana to quell any rumors of hard feelings between her and, well, any of her exes. It was a fitting sendoff to her late ex Mac Miller, too, addressing the elephant in the room after his death while still centering Grande’s own growth and forward momentum.
As the song became a record-breaking hit for Ariana, Social House was announced as an opening act on her Sweetener tour, strengthening the link between the two artists and putting the Foster and Anderson on the map for live audiences in an immediate way. And though Ariana Grande has been a successful pop star for almost a decade now, the trajectory of her career majorly shifted after “Thank U, Next,” and her next blockbuster single, “7 Rings,” another track with Social House’s fingerprints all over it. One critic argued that “Thank U, Next” began Grande’s imperial phase as a pop star, and the critical acclaim was immediate and generous.
-- Caitlin White, UPROXX Pop Critic on Social House, a new production duo who are blowing up pop music this summer |
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| LIZZO |
| The purpose of this section was to introduce you to all the new songs and artists topping the charts every week, but since the launch, we’ve only had Lil Nas X as a subject. Luckily, there’s plenty to unpack there, like this tweet where he reflects on the babies born since that first week in April. They’ve only lived in a world where “Old Town Road” was the No. 1 song in the country. Really makes you think. PS: Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” has climbed all the way from its entrance at No. 50 during May to the No. 4 slot this week. If there was anyone we’d all love to see take that spot over — including Lil Nas X, probably — it’s Lizzo. |
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| CLAIRO |
| Indie wunderkind Clairo released her debut album Immunity earlier this month, and if you haven’t fallen for her yet, you’re about to. After the carefree video for “Pretty Girl” went completely viral while she was still in college, Claire Cottrill began the tightrope act of finishing school, recording and releasing new music, and going on tour with the likes of Dua Lipa. After performing at major music festivals like Coachella, she released the Phoebe Bridgers inspired-single “Bags” — which might be the best song on her debut — and only built momentum from until her album dropped. Now on a headlining tour around the country, Cottrill is adding second shows in plenty of markets where the first show sold out, so keep an eye peeled for when she comes to your area. |
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| 1967: FLEETWOOD MAC'S DEBUT |
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| August 13, 1967, was a very special day for Stevie Nicks hive. This was the day that Fleetwood Mac made their live debut, performing at the National Jazz and Blues Festival in Windsor alongside the likes of Pink Floyd, Cream, and Jeff Beck. Now that's a revival festival bill I could actually get behind. Considering the band’s self-titled debut album didn’t come out until February 1968, who knows what that setlist held, but as long as it included Stevie, it was certainly a night to remember. |
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| In the year of our Lord 2019, Lana Del Rey is finally giving us a new album, and Norman Fucking Rockwell promises to be a mighty entry into her already impressive discography. On the heels of announcing the dates for her tour in support of the record, last week Lana shared the Simon & Garfunkel-tinged “Looking For America,” a melancholy ballad laced with nostalgia that’s impossible not to fall in love with. Blast the volume, lay back, and get ready to dream a better world along with Lana. |
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