15 Years Ago Paris Hilton Crafted Canny Plastic Pop Art on Debut ‘Paris’
Paris is a snapshot of Paris Hilton at the peak of her public spectacle. That it’s also a damn fine record is serendipitous.
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H3rizon Are Here to Tell You They Are “Serious”
Sydney, Australia’s answer to Little Mix, H3rizon are an all-women group concocting uber-catchy, soulful pop songs that quickly get bodies in motion.
Information Society’s ‘ODDFellows’ Is a Creative Marvel
ODDFellows finds Information Society serving up a collection of electropop bangers and some slower tempo numbers, all flaunting their ingenious talent.
Luna Luna’s “Feel It Now” Lassos You on to the Dancefloor
Dallas’ Luna Luna melt into the last days of summer with the final psychedelic electro single from their debut LP Flower Moon.
Spice Girls Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of First Hit “Wannabe” with EP
Spice Girls’ 1996 hit “Wannabe” is more than just a pop song. It’s an artifact from a time gone by, a marker for nostalgia, and a theme tune for adolescence.
Ralph Talks ‘Gradience’ Her Strongest and Queerest Work Yet
With her new EP Gradience, Ralph—like most artists over the last year—has been forced to take inspiration from new, unforeseen places.
T-ara Brought Disco to K-pop on 2011’s ‘John Travolta Wannabe’
John Travolta Wannabe shows why K-pop attracts people from all walks of life, and why T-ara became a force to be reckoned with.
‘Red Hot + Free’ Is a Perfect Soundtrack for Summer
Filled with sizzling originals and remixes, Red Hot + Free continues the Red Hot Organization’s legacy of giving us great dance music for a good cause.
35 Years Ago Madonna Staged on Her (First) Bid for Artistic Credibility with ‘True Blue’
Madonna’s True Blue is a concerted effort to prove her mettle as an accomplished singer-songwriter. For the first time in her career, she co-wrote and co-produced all nine tracks.
‘Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land’ Is a Joyous, Queer Return to the Marina Days of Yore
Marina re-embraces her inner strength and quite possibly creates her magnum opus with Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land.
Dawn Richard’s ‘Second Line’ Is a Triumphant Tribute to Her Musical Roots
Dawn Richard’s Second Line is a gorgeous record featuring fantastic, strange, esoteric sounds playing with house and club conventions. It’s a pioneering record and easily one of the best of the year.
kd lang Resurrects ’90s Club Culture on ‘Makeover’
On Makeover, kd lang revisits some of her most-loved tracks in their classic club remix form and sets the tone for a pride-filled summer.