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The Friday Five: 2015 Albums of the Year (Pop)

December 11, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It feels like we just wrote our 2014 Albums of the Year post about 5 minutes ago, but it’s time to look back on our favorite albums of 2015! Here are our picks for our top pop albums of the year. We included 2 EPs because they were too good NOT to and we’re crossing our fingers for full albums from them next year!

1. Selena Gomez – “Revival”
After a public split from The Biebs, Selena Gomez is back! “Revival” was well worth the wait.

2. Carly Rae Jepsen – “E·MO·TION”
Carly Rae is easily one of the most underestimated pop artists, and one that certainly knows how to make a throwback album that sounds like it came straight out of the 80s. (in a good way)

3. The Vamps – “Wake Up”
The Vamps are poised to take over America with their new album and it’s about time – they’re so good!

4. Hilary Duff – “Breathe In, Breathe Out”
Hilary Duff’s 5th studio album was well worth the (long!) wait.

5. DNCE – “SWAAY”
This EP makes us want to sway and dance to every song! We can’t wait for a full album from Joe, Cole, JinJoo, and Jack.

5. Jake Miller – “Rumors”
This EP was one of our favorites that came out in 2015 – every track is a JAM! We’re anxious for new music from Jake Miller.

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Watch Hilary Duff’s “My Kind” Music Video

July 22, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Hilary Duff is ready to take over your playlists this summer with her brand new song “My Kind.” The synth heavy, Latin inspired track is perfect for those hot nights you just want to dance in the Summer rain. The video follows Hilary from a songwriting session to dance rehearsal, which we can only hope is for an upcoming tour!

Watch the video for “My Kind” below.

Pick up a copy of “Breathe In. Breathe Out” on iTunes or Amazon.

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The Friday Five: Summer Albums

May 22, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s Memorial Day Weekend which mean’s it’s officially Summer! We’re looking forward to all of the outdoor concerts, BBQs, and of course some new music! Here are some of the albums dropping this Summer we can’t wait for!

1. Canaan Smith – “Bronco” out June 23
We’ve had Canaan’s EP playing nonstop, and earlier this week we got to hear more tracks off of the album at a show in NYC. This album is going to be GOOD.
Pre-Order a signed copy of “Bronco”

2. Kacey Musgraves – “Pageant Material” out June 23
Kacey is serving up her sophomore album in style
Pre-Order “Pageant Material”

3. Hilary Duff – “Breathe In, Breathe Out” out June 15
We’re so excited about a new album from Hilary that we too have to breathe in, breathe out and keep calm. Fingers crossed a tour is to follow!
Pre-Order “Breathe In, Breathe Out” on Amazon

4. Thomas Rhett – Title and Date TBD
While we don’t have any official info yet, Thomas is expected to drop his new album later this Summer. We love what we’ve heard so far, with the funky lead single “Crash and Burn” and also tracks that he’s been playing live, like “South Side” and the beautiful “Die A Happy Man.”
Buy “Crash and Burn” on iTunes

5. Cody Simpson – “Free” out June 23
This will be Cody’s first album he’s done entirely on his own, free to create the music he’s wanted to all along. Cody and his music are pretty much the definition of a laid back Summer by the beach.
Pre-Order “Free” on iTunes

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Watch Hilary Duff’s Video for “Sparks”

May 14, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Hilary Duff just released the music video for her new single, “Sparks!” The video was inspired by the app Tinder, which Hilary has admitted to using herself. Hilary’s recently dyed blue locks also make an appearance in the video, in fun choreographed scenes that throw us back to the glory days of TRL. Watch the video below!

Hilary’s 5th studio album, “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” will be out on June 16th. You can pre-order a copy of the album now! We can’t wait to hear more new music from Hilary – the album includes collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Tove Lo and more.

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The Friday Five: Songs Of The Week

April 10, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s been a long week, feels like two! We’re counting down the days until our first outdoor concert this summer but until then, here is our Friday Five songs that we’ve had stuck in our heads all week!

1. Thomas Rhett – “Crash And Burn”

2. Jake Miller – “Dazed And Confused”

3. Cole Swindell – “Kiss”

4. Hilary Duff – “Sparks”

5. Canaan Smith – “Love You Like That”

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Listen To Hilary Duff’s New Single “Sparks”

April 7, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Hilary Duff is back in the spotlight starring in a new show, “Younger” with Sutton Foster, and with a brand new single called “Sparks!” The track, co-written by Tove Lo, is an upbeat, danceable track that will have you singing and whistling along. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: welcome back, Hilary! We can’t wait to hear more from her upcoming album! She was just added as a performer at Boston’s Kiss Concert, so fingers crossed for more Summer concerts!

Listen to the new song below!

Pick up a copy of “Sparks” on iTunes or Amazon now! Watch “Younger” on TV Land Tuesday nights at 10pm.

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The Friday Five: Hilary Duff Songs

April 3, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We’re so thrilled that Hilary Duff is back to both acting and music! Her new show, “Younger,” premiered on TV Land last week, and it’s just as great as we’d hoped. (We’re also happy to see Sutton Foster back on TV! RIP “Bunheads.”) Hilary also has a new single, “Sparks,” coming out next week! Here’s a playlist of some of our favorite Hilary Duff tracks in the meantime.

1. So Yesterday
Raise your hand if you looked everywhere for that “Everything is Bigger in Texas” shirt from the video.

2. Why Not
This song is actually really great to pump you up to do all sorts of things. I mean, Why not take a crazy chance? Why not do a crazy dance?

3. Stranger
From Hilary’s last studio album, “Dignity.” This album didn’t get enough credit for how good it is!

4. All About You
We’re all about Hilary’s most recent single.

5. The Getaway
More like, here I go again singing this to myself at a red light!

Bonus: Chasing The Sun
Because this video is so accurate.

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The Friday Five: Adventures in Europe

January 16, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s totally possible to have an adventure through Europe without even leaving your couch. Here are some of our favorite movies that will take you to Rome, Paris & beyond.

1. The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Ah, Rome. The Eternal City. The land where they invented spaghetti. Whatever you want to call it, this movie is like taking a tour through the city. And no trip to Rome is complete without running into an Italian pop star who wants you to pose as his singing parter who’s like totally your twin and perform at the IMVAs so you don’t loose your record deal, right?

2. Monte Carlo
Sure, it’s basically the same plot as The Lizzie McGuire Movie. But this one takes place in Paris, and of course Monte Carlo. And stars Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy, Leighton Meester, and some really well cast male leads. Beau-jo-lais, y’all.

3. The Cheetah Girls 2
Sometimes you gotta strut down those streets and let Barcelona know the Cheetahs have arrived. The Cheetah Girls travel to Spain to compete in a talent show, almost get disqualified, meet some cute boys, and end up having a Cheetah-licious summer!

4. Chasing Liberty
Mandy Moore goes everywhere from Prague to Venice and back with Matthew Goode. Sure she may be on the run from her secret service body guards, but a romantic gondola ride never hurt anybody!

5. What A Girl Wants
Amanda Bynes goes to London to find her father, Colin Firth and meets a cute British boy, who also happens to be a musician. Believe it or not, no Christina Aguilera songs are in this movie, despite the title. (Didn’t you just read the title to the tune of “What A Girl Wants?” Us too.)

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The Friday Five: Christmas Albums

November 28, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s Black Friday, which means you no longer have to wonder if it’s socially acceptable to start listening to Christmas music. It’s on. When you’re tired of hearing Taylor Swift’s “Last Christmas” playing at Target/The Mall/Everywhere You Go, here are some of our favorite Christmas albums.

1. *NSYNC – “Home For Christmas”
Definitely the greatest boyband Christmas album of all time (We are still surprised Backstreet Boys never made one!) Of course, it also has the best Christmas music video of all time for “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays.”

2. Hilary Duff – “Santa Clause Lane”
This video used to play on Disney Channel during every single commercial break. Can you still do the Lil’ Romeo rap? (We can.)

3. Music From “The O.C.” Mix 3: Have a Very Merry Chrismukkah”
Two of the most important things on “The O.C.” were music and Seth Cohen’s favorite holiday, Chrismukkah. This soundtrack features original Holiday tracks from show favorites like Rooney, Jimmy Eat World, and The Raveonettes.

4. The Beach Boys – “The Beach Boys Christmas Album”
It’s hard to pick a favorite track off of this classic album, from their originals “Little Saint Nick” and “Merry Christmas, Baby” to their versions of Christmas standards. We’ve been hearing these songs literally every year since birth, but we still aren’t tired of them.

5. Justin Bieber – “Under The Mistletoe”
We all love his single “Mistletoe,” and of course his remake of “All I Want for Christmas” with Mariah. But our favorite is the beautiful acapella version of “Fa La La” featuring Boyz II Men.

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2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performers Announced

November 6, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays – we dream about eating so much deliciousness that we pass out at the table, a la Seth Cohen. And one of our favorite traditions is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which always features some of our favorite artists! Past lineups have included Big Time Rush, Cody Simpson, Jonas Brothers, Austin Mahone … it’s a right of passage for young artists.

The first round of performers were just announced, and lots of Secret Fangirls favorites are on the list! Make sure to tune into NBC at 9AM Thanksgiving morning to watch! Or, if you’re in NYC, you can lineup to watch the parade, which runs from the Upper West Side to Macy’s in Herald Square. Visit the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade website for more info on the route and a full list of performers! If you’re going, we suggest getting there early for a good spot (and dressing as warmly as possible!)

2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup
Hilary Duff
Dan + Shay
Before You Exit
Sabrina Carpenter
Becky G
Nick Jonas
The Madden Brothers
MKTO
Cole Swindell
The Vamps
Needtobreathe
Taylor Swift

The Build-a-Bear float usually has the best up & coming artists – here’s Austin Mahone singing “Banga Banga” last year!

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