February 23, 2023
Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece
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February 23, 2023
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February 21, 2023
Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe
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February 21, 2023
Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...
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February 20, 2023
Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im
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February 23, 2023
Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s
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February 18, 2023
Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has
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February 17, 2023
What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the
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February 14, 2023
The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close
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February 14, 2023
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February 8, 2023
Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.
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February 8, 2023
“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are
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Chappell Roan is keeping fans guessing about her sophomore album, admitting she has "no idea" what direction her new music will take. In a revealing interview with Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe, the breakout pop star opened up about the creative uncertainties surrounding her highly anticipated follow-up to The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
The Missouri-born artist acknowledged the pressure that comes with success, confessing that the radically different sounds of her recent singles from the country-tinged "The Giver" to the 90s rock-inspired "The Subway" have left her without a clear vision for her next era.
"That's the scary part of putting out new music," Roan explained, "because people might not like it if it's not like what you made before." Her concerns come despite all three post-album singles reaching the Billboard Hot 100's top 5, proving her fans' appetite for her genre-blending experimentation.
Roan doubled down on recent comments to Vogue that her second album might take up to five years to complete, telling Lowe bluntly: "There is no album. There is no collection of songs." The singer views her latest single "The Subway" which debuted at No. 3 on the Hot 100 as a transitional piece rather than part of a cohesive new project.
Interestingly, she revealed the track's New York City aesthetic belies its Los Angeles inspiration, written about hiding from a past love in LA's coffee shops and parties.
While the uncertainty might unnerve some artists, Roan finds inspiration in pop chameleons like Lady Gaga, who boldly shifted directions with albums like Joanne.
"Experimenting with different genres is one of the most admirable things an artist can do," she told Lowe.
As she navigates this pivotal career moment, Roan seems determined to follow her creative instincts rather than rush a sequel to her breakthrough debut even if that means keeping fans waiting while she discovers her next musical identity.
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