Pop

In the wake of the singer's untimely death on December 25, 2016, critics, fans and the curious have delved back into George Michael's expansive catalog. Brash, fun and just a little bit rude, 'Freeek!' is one of George Michael's stickier urban-pop confections.

Refreshingly, the show doesn't focus on the tragic side of Édith Piaf's biography. It's nice to be reminded that her career was a deserved triumph, that sometimes popular audiences recognize greatness while the great one is alive to appreciate it.

A new live collaborative album by Torrini and The Colorist Orchestra reimagines some of the Icelandic singer's songs in entirely new arrangements for an eight-piece Belgian ensemble led by Aarich Jespers and Kobe Proesmans. Her voice inhabits this new, more organic world just as comfortably as on her albums, and with a touch of live-performance warmth.

Beyond shining elements that defined Summer gems like “Bad Girls,” “Last Dance,” and “I Feel Love" lie many overlooked treasures.

In an exclusive interview with Blogcritics, New Zealand native and music icon Bic Runga discusses 20 years of music, her fifth LP, 'Close Your Eyes', and who she is today.

Here are my highlights in popular music from 2016. It includes records by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bright Light Bright Light, David Bowie, Melanie C, Hikaru Utada, Beyoncé, and many more!

Although different from what listeners might be used to, 'She' is an album worth supporting because of the topics discussed and the way it goes about doing so.

‘Feminine Being’ will appeal to fans of electronic pop but might also be for fans of music with even more depth.

Legendary producer and singer Smokey Robinson received the prize for excellence in songwriting.

Pink Martini casts its unique big-band lounge sound around the world on its crackling new album, with songs in Spanish, French, Turkish, Farsi, Arabic, Xhosa and more.