MARVIN Music News: mgk’s Introspection, Doechii & SZA’s Confidence, Joji’s Minimalism, YUNGBLUD with The Smashing Pumpkins, Dove Cameron & Damiano David’s Engagement, and HUNTR/X’s No. 1 Moment
mgk — Looking Back Without Slowing Down on “Times of My Life”
mgk opens the year in reflective mode. On “Times of My Life,” the former MARVIN cover star leans into his post-genre lane — part alt-rock, part diary entry — with a hook built for late-night drives and internal monologues. It’s less about shock value and more about self-assessment, positioning him as an artist still evolving without abandoning the volatility that defined his rise.
Doechii & SZA — “Girl, Get Up.” and the Power of Shared Confidence
Photo by Cass Meyers
Doechii and SZA link up for a collaboration that feels cultural rather than calculated. “Girl, Get Up.” balances Doechii’s kinetic delivery with SZA’s effortless cool, landing somewhere between affirmation and assertion. Sharp, self-aware, and unapologetic, the track reads like a statement of presence rather than a bid for virality.
Joji — Quiet Control on “Love You Less”
Photo by Quinn Villarreal
Joji returns with restraint as his sharpest weapon. “Love You Less” is sparse, aching, and emotionally distant in a way that feels deliberate, not detached. Floating between pop, alt, and R&B, the track reinforces Joji’s mastery of minimalism — proof that silence, when used correctly, can be louder than spectacle.
YUNGBLUD & The Smashing Pumpkins — Generations Collide on “Zombie”
YUNGBLUD links up with The Smashing Pumpkins for “Zombie,” bringing together two eras of alternative rebellion. The former MARVIN cover star’s chaos-forward urgency meets Billy Corgan’s legacy in a track that’s loud, theatrical, and intentionally unruly. It’s a cross-generational collision that reminds alt-rock it doesn’t need permission to evolve.
Dove Cameron & Damiano David — Love, Loud: Pop’s Darkest Power Couple Make It Official
Dove Cameron and Damiano David have officially entered their fiancé era. The singer-actress and the Måneskin frontman — himself a former MARVIN cover star — announced their engagement this week, instantly solidifying their status as one of pop’s most visually and creatively aligned couples. Equal parts gothic romance and high-fashion fantasy, the moment feels less like celebrity news and more like a cultural signal.
HUNTR/X — Global Signal Boost as HUNTR/X Reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
HUNTR/X just locked in a defining milestone, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart. In an era dominated by streaming-first narratives, the radio takeover signals something bigger: broad, undeniable reach. The achievement confirms HUNTR/X’s crossover power and positions the group as a rising force now fully in the industry’s line of sight.
