Progressive Paradigm: Embracing the Evolution and Innovation of Progressive Electronic Music!
History of Progressive Electronic Music In a perplexing twist of fate, progressive electronic music burst onto the scene in the…
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Groove Guide: Your Roadmap to the Funkiest Tracks and Classic Hits in R&B and Soul Music!
Top R&B and Soul Tracks for Your Playlist When it comes to curating your R&B and Soul playlist, there are…
Synthwave Symphony: Navigating the Retro-Futuristic Soundscape of Synthwave Music!
Key Elements of Synthwave Music Synthwave music is a perplexing blend of nostalgia and retro-futurism, paying tribute to the electronic…
From Bedroom to Billboard: Exploring the Journey of Rising Pop Music Stars to Fame and Fortune!
The Beginnings of Rising Pop Music Stars The enigmatic world of pop music often sees its brightest stars embarking on…
Lauren Mayberry – ‘Vicious Creature’ review: Chvrches’ frontwoman rediscovers her voice
When Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry announced her new solo venture last year, it was clear there were some things she needed to get off her chest. After a decade fronting the Scottish synth-pop trio, the singer had long wrestled with the cognitive dissonance of trying to be “one of the boys” while simultaneously speaking out…
Snoop Dogg – ‘Missionary’ review: an underwhelming sequel to a hip-hop classic
It’s been over 30 years since Snoop Dogg dropped the Dr Dre-produced ‘Doggystyle’ – the album that brought G-funk to the world. The duo pioneered West Coast hip-hop, making being gangster fun and pop-friendly compared to the gritty real rap of Ice-T and NWA. ‘Missionary’ doesn’t follow in the footsteps of the history-making hip-hop classic,…
‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ review: tender lookback on a legendary career
Elton John has called Never Too Late “the definitive documentary of my career and last ever tour”, which is a tall order for several reasons. First of all, the rock icon’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour was a 330-date juggernaut that ran for nearly five years – it could comfortably sustain a film of its…
TWICE – ‘Strategy’ review: ending the year on yet another high
Over the last 12 months, TWICE – already a force to be reckoned with – have shown they’re not done growing yet. This year, they leveled up to stadiums in the US, scored their first Number One on the Billboard 200 with ‘With You-th’ and collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion on a remix of her…
‘A Complete Unknown’ review: don’t think twice about seeing this brilliant Bob Dylan biopic
If you were choosing a music icon to make a big Hollywood film about, you wouldn’t pick Bob Dylan. He’s not sexy like Elvis. Or as charming as The Beatles. His mannerisms are awkward, his nasally voice impossible to imitate in a way that doesn’t sound terrible. Then there’s the simple fact that no one,…
Rosé – ‘rosie’ review: revealing the woman behind the K-pop star
For most of her career, Rosé has been a study in polish: one-fourth of BLACKPINK, a pop phenomenon defined by its bold energy, glossy visuals, and unapologetic confidence. But on ‘Rosie’, the singer’s debut full-length album, Rosé peels back the layers of K-pop sheen to reveal a quieter, more vulnerable version of herself. READ MORE: Rosé…