A G Cook

Charli XCX's capturing of the “main pop girl” aesthetic is not an imitation — it is an oracular impulse.

Self-love triumphed as a running theme of Farris’s set, true to the unapologetic brand of empowerment that colors her extensive discography.

With features from many of pop music’s rising stars, production from powerhouses such as A.G. Cook and Deaton Chris Anthony as well as samples from beloved dance staples such as “Show Me Love” and “Cry For You,” the record is an entertaining, easy play for casual listeners and superfans alike. 

“Good Ones” is liquid epinephrine: It’s unrestrained and effortlessly danceable, yet it still retains an element of emotional intelligence and clarity.

There’s a deluge of queer artists and songs pouring in all the time. Stealth is no longer the only option for putting out music.