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Music Review: Janet Jackson’s ’20 Y.O.’ at 10 ― A Retrospective
A decade removed from its release, '20 Y.O.' stands as a confident display of Jackson’s sharpened skills worth rediscovering.
Read More »Top 10 Best Shania Twain Songs
Shania Twain's music continues to influence a burgeoning generation. Her songs can be heard on the radio at wedding receptions, proms, anniversary parties, 4th of July celebrations, block parties, local community rallies, or supermarkets.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: The Slants – ‘Heartbeat is Heaven,’ New Album’s Second Single
The band's ongoing fight with the U.S. Trademark Office over its name hasn't sapped the creativity of the Portland, Oregon-based Asian dance-rock group.
Read More »A Mostly Mozart 50-Year Retrospective: Making the Most of Mozart’s Genre-Bending Spell
Over its 50 years, the Mostly Mozart Festival has built a large following, enjoyed an international reputation and presented A-list performers, all while tending to the shifting expectations of trendy New Yorkers. Under festival director Jane Moss and music director Louis Langrée, it genially circumvents the self-imposed restriction of its catchy name.
Read More »Can’t Turn It Off: The Nu Shooz Interview, Part 1
Between 1982 and 2016, Nu Shooz recorded six LPs and an EP. Their most recent effort, 'Bagtown' (2016, NSO Music), is the culmination of much musical study in understanding the distance and intimacy between pop and R&B. Both Valerie Day and John Smith discuss the birth of Nu Shooz, their biggest hit "I Can't Wait" and more in this exclusive interview with Blogcritics!
Read More »First Independent Blues Awards 2016 Winners Announced
The 1st Indie Blues Awards winners were announced on Wednesday, June 15 at Darwin's in Marietta, Georgia.
Read More »Interview: VÉRITÉ Is Closing Out Her Second Headlining Tour with a Spring Bang
VÉRITÉ talks independence, her current spring tour, her third EP, and plans for the rest of the year.
Read More »Evgeny Kissin’s Well-Tempered Departure
The celebrated pianist on music, writing, his Russian background, his Jewish identity, and more.
Read More »Sexuality and Musicology: The Power of Prince
More than a musical genius and cultural icon, Prince made it possible for everyday people to shape their own identities.
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