Tag: Charli XCX
Tame Impala Speaks on Night People With “Dracula”
In Mark Ronson’s memoir, Night People, the quote he uses for the introduction of the book is as follows: “The night is on your mind/Ayo, [Read More…]
The Return of Smoking Aligns With the Return of Retro Practices in General
It’s a “trend” (read: way of life) many have been noticing for the past couple of years: smoking. Its steady rise back into mainstream culture [Read More…]
Miley, Kesha, Lorde, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX and the 00s: Ava Max’s “Lovin Myself”
With Don’t Click Play, Ava Max’s upcoming third album following 2023’s Diamonds & Dancefloors, she’s offered up a wide array of “sound palettes”—or “sonic landscapes,” if you [Read More…]
In Honor of Laufey’s “Snow White,” A List of Songs About Beauty
With the release of Laufey’s affecting single, “Snow White,” it’s worth looking back on some of the various other songs that women (the gender most [Read More…]
For Tame Impala, “End of Summer” Is Already Here
While some would prefer for it to remain summer forever (Addison Rae even has a song called that on Addison), others are calling it early. Namely, [Read More…]
Once Again, Kesha Is the Only Reason to Celebrate Independence Day Thanks to Period
Just as last year around the Fourth of July felt like a nadir in U.S. politics (little did they know…), with the election looking to [Read More…]
Miley Cyrus and Naomi Campbell Give Good Face in the “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved” Video
With the premiere of Miley Cyrus’ “pop opera,” Something Beautiful for one night only in select theaters throughout the U.S. and Europe in June, it’s obvious she’s [Read More…]
Addison Rae Shares Her Pop Knowledge on Addison
Almost as though to emphasize Madonna’s influence over Addison Rae in general and Addison the album (with Ray of Light specifically cited as a primary sonic touchstone), perhaps kicking [Read More…]
Nostalgia-Wise, HAIM’s “Take Me Back” Shares Plenty in Common With Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s “1999”
In the spirit of nostalgia as only a millennial can convey it (e.g., reviving Goosebumps in its TV series form or releasing another Final Destination installment), HAIM’s fourth single [Read More…]
Kesha Creates a “Boys (Summertime Love)” of Her Own With “Boy Crazy”
As Kesha’s journey of musical independence continues to unfurl, she’s bequeathed her Animals with another single from Period: “Boy Crazy.” As the title suggests, it’s got [Read More…]
