Hercules and Love Affair Return with the Blistering ‘In Amber’
Instead of offering reassurance or solace, Hercules and Love Affair’s In Amber reflects our unsettling times with themes and lyrics that are challenging and worrying.
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Confidence Man Confidently ‘TILT’ to Disposable ’90s Pop
Australia’s mystery-goof quartet Confidence Man unleashed a supremely confident debut in 2018, but after years of waiting, they’re finally back with a ’90s sheen on TILT.
Master of Reinvention: An Interview with Joffrey Ballet Icon Christian Holder
Dance icon Christian Holder reflects on a career where reinvention is the key to his longevity, from designing for Tina Turner to singing Joni Mitchell and Marvin Gaye in his new cabaret show.
Does Gay Fandom Help Pop Divas?
Looking at Rina Sawayama, Azealia Banks, Charli XCX, and Kim Petras’ rise and fall in the charts one wonders – does gay fandom help pop divas’ careers?
30 Years Ago CeCe Peniston Celebrated Disco and House with ‘Finally’
Three decades later, CeCe Peniston’s Finally remains a thrilling record that boasts some of the most memorable dance music of the last five decades.
Godford’s ‘I You She’ Is One for the Romantic Ravers
Godford’s I You She is one for the romantic ravers, the ones who come to the dancefloor not just for shits and kicks but genuine joy and beauty.
Canonizing Donna Summer’s Disco Classic ‘I Feel Love’
This deep look into Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” explores how synthpop and new wave opened up new possibilities for genre and synth experimentation and more.
Janet Jackson Attempted a Restart with ’20 Y.O.’ 15 Years Ago
Janet Jackson’s 20 Y.O. became emblematic of the excesses of sexism, misogyny, and racism when looking at the reach of powerful, successful white men.
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.
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.
CAPYAC’s “Ooeeooeeoo” Is Funk-Lathered Nu-Disco
Los Angeles electronic duo CAPYAC dance their way into “Ooeeooeeoo”, the final single from their forthcoming album CAPYAC FOREVER.
Director Jamila Wignot on the Importance of Cultural Memory and Her Documentary ‘Ailey’
Director Jamila Wignot adds to the cultural archive with Ailey, her documentary about innovative dance choreographer Alvin Ailey, a man ahead of his time.