Pop Artists

In article about album You Signed Up for This, a photo of Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters Hopes ‘You Signed Up for This’

Joy Young, Chapman University

The powerful pop sensation’s debut album is a nod to the chaos and dreaminess of youth.…

October 21, 2021

In an article about Solar Power by Lorde, Lorde floats in an open ocean in a pale yellow dress.

‘Solar Power’ and the Aftermath of Lorde’s Teen Angst

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The artist, who rose to fame with albums that encapsulate the spirit of teen-hood, explores less dramatic — and arguably more important — themes in her latest album.…

September 6, 2021

Katy Perry dressed as clown holding up a pie in the music video to her new album titled 'Smile'

Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Offers a Glimmer of Hope During a Bleak Time

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Katy Perry's latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now.…

September 17, 2020

Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.…

January 3, 2020

How Taylor Swift’s Billboard Woman of the Decade Speech Solidified Her Stardom