Bebe Rexha creates another instant hit in “I Got You,” Alicia Keys wages a “Holy War,” and Louisa Johnson takes the industry by storm with “So Good” this week in singles.
Arts, Music
Empire of the Sun’s ‘Two Vines’ Finds Lush Creative Ground
Cultivating new ground while staying true to its past, Empire of the Sun uses overarching themes in ‘Two Vines’ which makes for a powerful album in its entirety.
Arts, Music
Buble’s ‘Nobody But Me’ Twiddles With Tone in Pop and Jazz
Michael Bublé comes astutely out of his comfort zone, while flexing his already impressive vocal range in new genres and with new collaborators.
Arts, Music
DCNE’s Sensual “Body Moves” Video Blurs the Lines Between Flirty and Inappropriate
Though its lighthearted pop sounds seem to clash with the video’s visually sultry attitude, DNCE suceeds in making a titillating accompaniment for a song that makes being cool and sexy look easy.
Arts, Music
Shedding Past “Starboy” Persona, The Weeknd Shifts Toward Darker Tones
Casting away the tired rags of his old persona, The Weeknd seeks to reinvent himself in the music video “Starboy,” but the effects of casting away that which garnered him acclaim have yet to be seen.
