10 Best Contemporary Books That Blend Music and Personal Narrative
Music and writing are both deeply personal but meant to be shared, as seen in these 10 best contemporary books that blend music and personal narrative.
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Sara Petite Has Fun “Bringin’ Down the Neighborhood”
Outlaw country’s Sara Petite premieres a new video as she rises to the top of her game on her latest LP with tales of revelry and rage, addiction, and rejection.
Janet Jackson Came Into Her Own As a Significant Artist on ‘Janet’
Janet Jackson’s Janet, released 30 years ago today, embraces the maturity of her sexuality and political identity, and in the process, she creates beautiful music.
Jason Isbell Keeps Fire Raging at Home, on Road, in Studio
Turning his life around after quitting drinking, marrying Amanda Shires, and recording Southeastern, roots musician Jason Isbell has a new LP and more to celebrate.
Bebe Rexha Has More to Say on ‘Bebe’
Pop singer Bebe Rexha’s Bebe sounds like she has thrown some caution to the wind and made music that she genuinely enjoys. It’s also fun to listen to.
Céline Dion’s ‘Falling Into You’ Was a Triumph of 1990s High Camp Pop Art
Falling Into You could only be made by an artist like Céline Dion, who knows that whatever she puts out will be slammed by critics but adored by her audience.
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ is Calming and Understated
What makes Miley Cyrus’ Endless Summer Vacation a full-circle experience is her newfound sense of self and accepting the more chaotic parts of herself.
Call for Papers: All Things Reconsidered – April/May 2023
We are seeking essays for our April and May 2023 All Things Reconsidered series. These essays analyze and contextualize classic albums in music history.
Call for Papers: All Things Reconsidered – February/March 2023
We are seeking essays for our February and March 2023 All Things Reconsidered series. These essays analyze classic albums in music history.
Whitehorse Keep Their Canadian Cool to Discover Country Concept for New LP
Whitehorse duo Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland go their separate ways to write songs, especially for an emotional album like I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying.
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The 80 Best Albums of 2022
Musicians were more active in 2022 and it resulted in a vast treasure trove of superb work. The best albums of 2022 pushed boundaries and are more varied than ever.
The 25 Best Christmas Albums by Pop Divas
Pop divas seem born for Christmas: they’re dramatic, emotional, sentimental, campy – everything that’s Christmas. These best Christmas albums suit the season.