How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’
Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.…
‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version),’ Reminiscing, and the Value of Music Rights
Swift’s newly rerecorded release is the pinnacle of nostalgia and a powerful symbol for smaller music artists.…
Rosalía Shows Her Flamenco Roots On Her Rise to Pop Stardom
The Barcelona singer spent her childhood learning music long associated with revolution. Now, Rosalía is revolutionizing the music industry herself.…
Tei Shi’s ‘Die 4 Ur Love’ Gives Us Something To Hold On To
The EP channels anxieties toward a bleak reality, employing the upbeat nature of indie-pop alongside feelings of loss, emptiness and the desire to escape.…
Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’
Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.…
Billie Eilish Breaks the Wall Between Strange and Vulnerable in ‘Carpool Karaoke’
The young singer brought fans down a road toward the weird and wonderful world of the average teenage girl.…
