November 18th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
Just a quick warning: If you do not possess the ability to appreciate a great pop power-ballad this post is not for you.
Katy B has yet to become a staple on the US pop charts, but overseas she is already a critically-acclaimed UK dance-pop sensation. Her sophomore album is expected in early 2014 through Rinse/Columbia, and even though it lacks a shelf date the starlet has started sharing her new material with fans. Her latest, “Crying For No Reason,” is what inspired the creation of this post.
We all know the best pop music carries that intangible ‘it’ factor that hooks you early and refuses to let go until the final refrain has faded into silence. “Crying For No Reason” has that quality, and from the first few notes of the haunting piano-led melody that guides the track, you find yourself fully engulfed in Katy B’s latest emotional journey. Then the percussion kicks in and you want to dance and cry at the same time (I mean that in the best possible way). Katy shares her struggle with moving on, and as the music builds she grows closer to understanding how to continue living life and admit her own faults.
It’s hard to pinpoint another song currently dominating the pop charts that strikes a chord with the simplicity and catchiness of “Crying For No Reason” while still essentially being a “dance song,” but I certainly hope there is more to follow in the months ahead. We’ll bring you more information on Katy B’s new album as it becomes available, but if you absolutely must hear more of her music we recommend checking out her debut album as well.
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