Janelle Monáe Is Still Mostly Electric on ‘Dirty Computer’
Even with its shallow letdowns, Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer succeeds overall because it mostly delivers the same elements that made the Metropolis lineage soar.
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Grimes – “Venus Fly” feat. Janelle Monáe (Singles Going Steady)
As full-on intergalactic goddesses, Grimes and Janelle Monáe echo and spit fire against resounding beats and electric strings.
Was Super Bowl 50 a Golden Bowl?
A pop culture play-by-play of the biggest TV event of the year.
“Sound Is Our Weapon”: Protest Music and Black Lives Matter
"Hell You Talmbout" and "Cry No More" are a new kind of protest song that reintroduces traditional minimalism and congregational singing into this contemporary moment.
Prince + Janelle Monáe: 29 December 2013 – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
Prince's three night run at Mohegan Sun came to a triumphant conclusion on Sunday night. But not before the ladies of NPG and 3rdEyeGirl shared news about two forthcoming, Prince-blessed releases.
Janelle Monáe Rocks Letterman, Today Show & Hijacks Airwaves
Letterman called Janelle Monáe "the hardest working woman in show business" after she danced apocalyptic on his desk. Check out that video and others here.
Carry On: An Interview with fun.
Fun.’s Jack Antonoff discusses the somewhat dark subject matter on Some Nights, the meshing of indie-pop and hip-hop, and the band’s level-headed approach.