Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter: A Genre Bending Historical Moment in Country Music
It’s odd to listen to a country record and come away saying that it’s part Dolly Parton, part Beatles, partContinue Reading
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Usher’s Good Good: The Sexy King of R&B Still Got It
One of the things that happens after every year end and OOPS! list is that I need to catch upContinue Reading
Elbow’s Lover’s Leap: 2000s Brit Pop Pioneers Continue to Evolve and Inspire
You ever have a band you love, but then just fall off of their music? That’s my history with Elbow.Continue Reading
Nicki Minaj’s Red Ruby da Sleeze: A Return to Monster Form
Nicki Minaj first really burst on the scene when her bars stole the track Monster from Kanye and Jay-Z onContinue Reading
International Women’s Day: Interrogate Power and Have Your Voice be Heard
It’s International Women’s Day, which is a day to celebrate all people who identify as women is part of Women’sContinue Reading
Paramore’s Cover of Burning Down the House: Hayley Williams Channels her Inner Byrne
Everyone has their list of songs that should never be covered. For me that includes anything by Aretha Franklin, certainContinue Reading
Peter Gabriel’s I/O: The Core Thesis of Gabriel’s Existential Masterpiece
To call Peter Gabriel’s new concept album I/O a “record” is so far below its artistic genius it is bothContinue Reading
The National’s Australian Tour: Punk Energy with a Campfire Twist
I have been looking forward to seeing The National for years. They were originally coming to Brisbane with Phoebe BridgersContinue Reading
Black History Month: The Impact of Gospel on Music History
Gospel music has had a huge impact on modern music from R&B to funk and even modern pop. Call andContinue Reading
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Sydney: Unbridled Joy, an Epic Achievement and Friendship Bracelets
I may never be able to watch live music again. After going to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour night two inContinue Reading
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