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The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Put The Spotlight On Songwriters

March 28, 2023

The Latin GRAMMY Awards are changing it up this year for songwriters! On March 21, 2023, The Latin Recording Academy released a press release announcing various additions and changes to the awards...

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Meet NewJeans: The K-Pop Group Taking the World by Storm

March 22, 2023

Even if you haven't heard of NewJeans yet, there's a good chance you'll soon be humming along to their infectious tunes. The Korean pop group is quickly gaining international attention and breaking..

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Max Martin: Why a Pop-Hit Songwriter and Producer Created a Musical

March 31, 2023

Even if you don’t know who Max Martin is, you’ve definitely heard his songs. Hit-pop songs are kind of his thing after all. Martin first stepped into the music world in 1985 as a frontman for....

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MANILA GREY: Vancouver's Rising R&B Duo

March 18, 2023

The Filipino-Canadian duo from Vancouver has been releasing new tracks left and right, and they are known for their most streamed songs on Spotify, “Timezones,” and “Silver Skies.” Previously .......

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How did Miley Cyrus’ Heartbreak Song “Flowers” Break the Spotify Record?

March 17, 2023

The singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus has recently released a record-breaking song called “Flowers” in January 2023. This song recites her 10-year long relationship with her ex-husband....

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Men I Trust: Canada’s DIY Indie Band That Could Be Your New Favourite

March 4, 2023

Men I Trust is a Canadian indie pop band known for their dreamy and mellow sound. Their music is laid back, incorporating elements of funk, disco, and R&B to create a smooth and groovy vibe that is

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Basics For Building an At-Home Recording Studio

March 3, 2023

Artists like Kaytranada have proved that you don’t need access to a professional recording studio to create well-produced music. As technology and social media have advanced, it is now easier than eve

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Facing the Music: Legal Challenges With AI and Copyright Laws

February 25, 2023

People draw inspiration from others when forming their ideas, it’s a fact of life. Sampling in music is no exception - and artists do it for a variety of reasons. Traditionally, copyright laws and

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Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

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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How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

February 23, 2023

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

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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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

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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Charli XCX Closes 'Brat' Era With Emotional Final Show, Teases New Film Project:

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet

 Charli XCX brought her groundbreaking Brat era to a poignant close Friday night during an electrifying performance at South Korea's One Universe Festival. The pop innovator marked the final chapter of her career-defining album with a dramatic farewell message projected behind her:

 "Please don't let it be over."

From Club Bangers to Camera Calls: Charli XCX Closes Her Brat Era With Cinematic Flair

The emotional moment capped a whirlwind year that saw Brat become a cultural phenomenon from its chart-smashing success (peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200) to its unexpected influence on political discourse. Charli's signature neon-green aesthetic and club-ready production cemented her transition from cult favorite to mainstream pop force.

Lights, Camera, Charli: Pop Rebel Teases Mysterious A24 Film ProjectShortly after her final Brat performance, the newlywed star (who married The 1975's George Daniel last month) teased her next creative venture: The Moment, an A24 film based on her original concept. The project adds to her growing filmography that includes collaborations with Japanese horror maestro Takashi Miike and roles alongside Olivia Wilde and Chris Evans.

When Hyperpop Went Mainstream: The 'Brat' Effect

  • The Brat era redefined hyperpop's commercial potential
  • Charli's seamless pivot to film mirrors her genre-blurring musical approach
  • Her South Korean finale underscores K-pop's growing influence on global pop trends

Exit Stage Left: Charli XCX Leaves Us Wanting More (As Always!)With Brat, Charli XCX didn't just release an album; she engineered a cultural reset. As she transitions to film, one thing's certain: whatever comes next will be anything but predictable.

Yall do not forget to watch highlights from Charli's final Brat show on her Instagram!

Charli XCX Closes 'Brat' Era With Emotional Final Show, Teases New Film Project:charli-xcx-closes-brat-era-with-emotional-final-show-teases-new-film-projectEbrunida KaradagAug 19, 2025Charli XCX brought her groundbreaking Brat era to a poignant close Friday night during an electrifying performance at South Korea's One Universe Festival. The pop innovator marked the final...