This past weekend, downtown Chicago buzzed with excitement as thousands of fans flocked to Grant Park for Lollapalooza. For many, it marked the long-awaited return to live music after the pandemic halted concerts in...
Laura Mvula first appeared on the R&B scene nine years ago with a commanding presence, captivating audiences with her vast vocal range and introspective lyrics. Her debut album, *Sing to the Moon*, garnered widespread...
Boygenius’ first full-length album opens with the minimalist, 81-second track “Without You Without Them,” which features the harmonizing voices of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker in a space of low fidelity. This...
A decade after Carly Rae Jepsen became a pop sensation with “Call Me Maybe,” she’s continued to craft infectious songs about love. Her sixth album, *The Loneliest Time*, reflects a maturation in both her...
For all of Taylor Swift’s glittering public persona and meticulously crafted music, her early career was marked by the tumult of teenage angst, rapid genre shifts, public scrutiny, and industry battles. However, in recent...
A new Beyoncé album is always a major event, causing ripples in the pop world whether it’s a surprise release or highly anticipated. With *Renaissance*, Beyoncé’s seventh solo album and first in six years,...
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