Bop Shop: Songs From Darren Criss, Wendy, & AJ Mitchell

LUS, ST. VINCENT'S '70S NOSTALGIA, CHIIILD'S MODERN FEVER DREAM, AND MORE

The search for the ever-elusive "bop" is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new?

Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and can include anything — it's a snapshot of what's on our minds and what sounds good. We'll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business.

Poignant but never preachy, “Hold Yourself.” is a deeply empathetic meditation on intergenerational trauma. It’s also a damn good song, showcasing the layered vocals and rich percussion that make Tune-Yards a reliable standout in the saturated world of indie pop. “Hold yourself now / You have to hold yourself now,” croons singer Merrill Garbus. Coming from anyone else, I’d find that condescending; from Tune-Yards, it feels comforting. —Sam Manzella

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