Though some songs on ‘Glory’ adopt new elements, like a cappella and Spanish, Spears maintains her own style and vibrancy, on which she created her renown pop career.
Music Industry Melodrama Distracts from Well-Produced Summer Releases
New albums and upbeat, poppy singles released provided an appropriate playlist for the beach days and road trips of summer 2016.
Billboard Hosts Star-Studded Lineup at Annual Hot 100 Music Festival
The 2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival, headlined by Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, and Fetty Wap, highlighted a year of new music.
An Interview with Josiah and the Bonnevilles
The Heights had the opportunity enough to sit down with Josiah and the Bonnevilles, an up-and-coming band, who spoke about their beginnings, their music, and their hopes for the future.
Boston Calling Gives City Hall a Fond Farewell, Releases Plans for Upcoming Expansion
Though the local music festival has only been running for four years, Boston Calling proves itself integral to the Boston music scene and as a contender with other big-name music festivals around the nation.
‘Views’ From the Top are Cloudly as Drake Deviates Too Sparingly
Drake is known to take risks and adopt elements that help him reinvigorate his sound. Though ‘Views’ tries in many cases, the overall sound remains a uneventful and lyrically banal.
Rihanna, Imagine Dragons, and Jacob Sartorius This Week in Singles
Listens to Imagine Dragons set a fire with “Not Today,” Rihanna wastes her talent in “This Is What You Came For,” and cry tears of horror at Jacob Sartorius’ “Sweatshirt.”
Product Placement in The Chainsmokers’ “Don’t Let Me Down” Hampers Artistic Integrity
Though the Chainsmokers have proven themselves as provocative musical magicians, their vision in video might not be as strong as they adopt cheap product placement in an otherwise alluring story.
‘Barbershop,’ Bieber, and ‘A Bigger Splash’ This Weekend in the Arts
Head to the Modlot for Modstock with T-Pain, see Wayne Brady from ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ at the Wilbur Theatre, and catch Justin Bieber at the TD Garden, this weekend in the arts.
Energy and Musical Breadth Exalt the Voices of Imani
The gospel group Voices of Imani was able to transfer their energy and enthusiasm to the audience, making for a performance that was an audible treat, as well as an engaging foray into the afternoon.