From the wild west of Napster to the civility of the iTunes era, Spotify now reigns supreme, but not without controversy.
Arts, Music
With “Sugar,” Maroon 5 Go Viral In Style
In their new music video, Maroon 5 use California weddings as a glorious setting.
Arts, Music
Mark Ronson Puts Fun Back In Funk With ‘Uptown Special’
Ronson and company come together for a smooth, collaborative gem.
Music, Arts
Ne-Yo Goes For Artistic ‘Non-Fiction’ But Fumbles Delivery
Ne-Yo’s “Non-Fiction” has gritty lens but falls into pop rap formula.
Music, Arts
Kelly Clarkson Writes A ‘Heartbreak Song,’ Imagine Dragons, And More Singles This Week
Imagine Dragons stays true to its indie rock roots in “Shots,” while Kelly Clarkson releases the underwhelming “Heartbeat Song.”
Arts, Music
Lupe Fiasco’s Social Critiques Demand To Be Heard—Sometimes At Ears’ Expense
Lupe Fiasco’s socially-inspired album “Tetsuo & Youth” blends authentic musicality and lyrical narrative.
Arts, Music
Rixton’s ‘Hotel Ceiling’ Pushes Band Out Of Boy Band Frame
Rixton’s realistically dark “Hotel Ceiling” video breaks British band out of pop traditions.
Arts, Music
Meaghan Trainor’s ‘Lips Are Movin’, Ne-Yo, And More Singles This Week
Meaghan Trainor’s bubble-gum pop, Ne-Yo’s lackluster “One More,” and more.
Arts, Music
Fall Out Boy Somewhere Between Sophomore Slump And Comeback Of The Year
The pop rock powerhouse strikes its usual power chords but slides, unfortunately, at points into boy band territory.
Arts, Music
Marilyn Manson Still The God Of Shock In ‘The Pale Emperor’
Cultural icon Marilyn Manson returns in ‘The Pale Emperor’ with full shock value.
