Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records. With summer albums soon approaching, artists are dropping single after single to build up hype. Some of this weeks’ singles had their own anticipation running high, and some were an unexpected but pleasant change in sound for the artists. 1. “First Class” by Jack Harlow […]
Tag: Pop
Charli XCX sticks to a stellar but familiar music formula
Photo courtesy of Man Alive!, Flickr. A lot of people, including myself, remember the quarantine periods of this pandemic in a blur: days seeping from one into another, no differences between moments, everything being the same. Details are what made it bearable. Small discoveries like an affinity for baking, online gaming […]
The female artists that drove 2021’s awesome pop scene
Photo courtesy of The White House Channel Public Domain, Wiki Summer 2021 was a femme-fest with bops that will keep us dancing and belting even as the sunshine and beach days dwindle away. It may be fall now, but any of the following albums are certain to make their way […]
Justin Bieber’s latest album “Justice” has mixed reviews
Photo courtesy of Lou Stejskal, Wikipedia If there’s one thing that Justin Bieber proved with the drop of his sixth studio album “Justice,” it’s that he’s “not goin’ anywhere.” Released on March 19, “Justice” showcases a new side to Bieber with themes of romance, spirituality and self-acceptance. The album contains […]
The powerful pop album releases that saved 2020
Photo courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle While 2020 was an inactive year for events and festivities, quarantine playlists flourished due to all of the new releases. Pop music was a standout genre, resulting in a plethora of new tunes for fans. Here are the top five albums […]
Khalid falls back on pop tropes for sophomore album
Photo courtesy of MTV International, Wikipedia Last Friday, Khalid’s sophomore album “Free Spirit” was released. Although he has intense online popularity and has been on the top of Billboard’s charts with multiple singles, Khalid’s “Free Spirit” did not receive much internet praise upon its release. This seems to be peculiar […]
Sara Bareilles’ new album puts a spin on breakup songs
Photo courtesy of Lunchbox LP, Wikipedia Sara Bareilles explores a plethora of topics in her latest – and sixth – album, “Amidst the Chaos.” Her the subjects of her new songs are eclectic, ranging from the 2016 election of Donald Trump to breakups, and her struggles with depression. The album’s […]
Billie Eilish’s debut album is innovative and emotional
Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi, Flickr On Friday, March 29, Billie Eilish’s debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” was released. At only 17 years old, Eilish has proven her sound with this work, from synth beats to ukulele instrumentals to personalized laugh tracks. The album […]
Wombats release fun album for genre newcomers
Photo courtesy of E. Birkedal, Wikipedia The Wombats released their fourth album, “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life” on Friday, The Wombats are well known for such songs as “Vampires & Wolves,” “Jump into the Fog,” “Let’s Dance to Joy Division,” and “Your Body is a Weapon.” In 2007 and 2011, […]
Justin Timberlake comes up short in fifth studio album
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Justin Timberlake, after five long years, has released his newest album, “Man of the Woods.” This came ahead of his performance at the Super Bowl, where he performed for the third time. He delivered a highly debated performance on Sunday, with renditions of “Rock […]