Could Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets" Lean Country? Discuss.
Taylor Swift transitioned from country to pop, but has revisited her country roots through performances and re-recordings, offering a blend of genres in her music. [ more ]
Sia's sound has shifted from indie pop to mainstream hits, with her latest album being criticized for formulaic, dated sounds and lack of uniqueness. [ more ]
Billie Eilish eats "LUNCH", VINCINT & Adam Lambert team up, Omar Apollo is ready for another sad boy summer - Queerty
The LGBTQ community is celebrating new music releases by queer musicians, including upbeat pop numbers and stripped-back ballads, providing a diverse soundtrack for Pride celebrations. [ more ]
'60 Songs That Explain the '90s': Breaking the Myth of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's album Dangerous, released in 1991, was still a commercial success despite selling fewer copies than his previous albums Thriller and Bad.
Michael Jackson's sales were declining in terms of pure sales from Thriller to Bad to Dangerous, but he was still considered one of the biggest pop stars of all time. [ more ]
Biba Kopf interviews Evan Parker, asking basic questions that readers might have about free jazz music.
David Toop interviews Robert Wyatt and Alfreda Benge, discussing Wyatt's love for pop music and Benge's perspective on their relationship during the album's making. [ more ]
Kylie gets extended, Bronze Avery heats things up in a cowboy hat, Michaela Jae steps into a snow globe
Nicki Minaj has released her long-awaited 5th studio album Pink Friday 2, featuring the track 'Pink Friday Girls' which combines her pop sound with a sample of 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' by Cyndi Lauper.
Rina Sawayama has released a bonus edition of her album 'Hold The Girl' along with the new single 'Flavour of the Month', showcasing her unique pop sound and enigmatic symbolism. [ more ]
Sia: Reasonable Woman review pop reduced to motivational poster
Sia's diverse career spans multiple genres, from pop star to hit songwriter for major artists, overcoming personal struggles and controversies. [ more ]
Claire Rousay's album 'sentiment' showcases a departure from her experimental sound towards earnest, melodic pop with elements of despair and desire. [ more ]
Pop music is becoming increasingly literal in its lyrics, lacking subtext and mystery.
Tatyana's album 'It's Over' may suffer from modern cliches, but it stands out for its catchy dance-pop tunes and refusal to compromise on melody. [ more ]
Ariana Grande Takes Romantic Inventory on "Eternal Sunshine"
Fans' expectations for confessional pop music have risen due to social media exposure. Ariana Grande’s music often intertwines with tabloid narratives, blurring personal and public personas. [ more ]
World Party's Karl Wallinger was a pick'n'mix songwriter with a total, titanic love of music
Karl Wallinger was a song creature all his life, with World Party songs blending influences like Bob Dylan, Prince, Beatles, and more into timeless pop music.
World Party's music is diverse, spanning genres from funk to folk, and albums like 'Goodbye Jumbo' showcase the band's versatile sound. [ more ]
Ariana Grande Gets Lost in the Stars on eternal sunshine: Review
Ariana Grande's new album 'Eternal Sunshine' embraces the theme of a Saturn Return, joining other pop artists in expressing fascination with astrology.
The album is characteristically moody and dreamy, loosely tied to the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and reflects Grande's personal stories amidst rumors about her personal life. [ more ]
Jack Antonoff's Music Is Modern Because It's Retro
Antonoff's influence on modern pop music can be traced back to '80s influences like Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm On Fire'.
Some critics see Jack Antonoff's work as derivative, drawing heavily from '80s sounds like Springsteen, R.E.M., Phil Collins, and even Danny Elfman. [ more ]
How Disney's constant rebrands helped it stay relevant
Disney Channel became a huge influence on pre-teen and teenage culture in the mid-2000s through its live-action shows and original movies.
Disney focused on the strategy of discovering and promoting teen stars who would release pop music while starring in Disney Channel TV shows and movies. [ more ]
Justin Timberlake teases first new album in 5 years with single 'Selfish'
Justin Timberlake has released a new song and video titled 'Selfish,' which is a teaser for his upcoming album 'Everything I Thought It Was.'
The video shows Timberlake's trial-and-error process of making the video and received close to 300,000 views on YouTube within hours of launching. [ more ]