The Country Music Awards featured stripped-back performances fit for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arts, Music, Review
The Flaming Lips Tackle Death on ‘American Head’
On ‘American Head’, The Flaming Lips reflect on childish innocence, growing up, and loss.
Arts, Music, Review
Big Sean Steps Up to the Plate on ‘Detroit 2’
Rapper Big Sean pays homage to his native city, and in the process finds a higher purpose on his latest album ‘Detroit 2.’
Arts, Music, Review
Marilyn Manson Wrestles With Death on ‘WE ARE CHAOS’
‘WE ARE CHAOS’ is aggressive, demonic, and, well, so very Marilyn Mansonesque.
Arts, Music, Review
K-Pop Group BLACKPINK Teams Up With Selena Gomez for Retro Music Video
BLACKPINK’s “Ice Cream” music video nods to excesses of 80’s bubblegum pop.
Arts, Music, Review
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’ Basks in Dance-Pop Brilliance
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’ brings dance-pop into dialogue with the trials and tribulations of contemporary life.
Arts, Music, Review
The 1975, James Blake, and More in Singles
The 1975 delivers signature 80s synth pop in “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know),” and Cautious Clay’s R&B track fixates on love.
Arts, Music, Review
Joji Returns With Balladry and More in Singles
Joji’s “Gimme Love” is heartfelt and vulnerable and Still Woozy and Bon Iver also release singles.
Arts, Music, Review
Sufjan Stevens Veers Into the Unknown with ‘Aporia’
Sufjan Stevens’ New Age-inspired ‘Aporia’ is a departure from his previous work, and perhaps a tad too adventurous for his generally open-minded fans.
Arts, Music, Review
‘The New Abnormal’ is a Stroke of Genius
The Stroke’s ‘The New Abnormal’ is a delightful return to form for the indie rock trailblazers.
