In a marriage of the bold and provocative, the new “Dangerously” music video by Charlie Puth is seamless and sure to draw the attention of listeners and viewers.
Alicia Keys’s ‘HERE’ is Present, Poignant, and Powerful
In ‘HERE,’ Keys creates a lively album that speaks to the heart of experience. The songs coalesce to create not only an audibly stimulating album, but a thought-provoking one as well.
Alicia Keys, Bebe Rexha, and Louisa Johnson in Singles This Week
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.
Beyond Borders, ‘Dr. Strange,’ and Heightsmen This Weekend in the Arts
See Dr. Strange bend reality, The Heightsmen perform in its Fall Invitational, and the Beyond Borders photo exhibit for ‘International Education Week.’
Charli XCX Mixes Gore, Pink-pop, and More in “After the Afterparty” Video
The juxtaposition of riche pop and pink zombie gore in UK rapper Charli XCX’s “After the Afterparty” video is so odd that it will maintain your gaze throughout its strange progression.
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.
CRX’s ‘New Skin’ is A Velvety Tome of Rock and Roll
Upholding a commanding mastery of its craft, CRX and its new blood are effectively able to coalesce to form a striking album, ‘New Skin.’
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.
Pharrell Williams, Kenny Chesney, and Icona Pop in Singles This Week
Icona Pop finds the “Brightside,” Kenny Chesney is “Rich and Miserable,” and Pharrell Williams cannot stop “Runnin'” in singles this week.
Green Day Hammers Home its Point with a Bullet Through the Hand in “Say Goodbye” Video
A few powerful images in Green Day’s latest music video for “Say Goodbye” help reinforce ideas of pain and loss in the lyrics.