Friday, April 29 2011
Dancing Till the World Ends: Why Does Contemporary Pop Love War?
The Europop renaissance in Top 40 music has ushered in a peculiar fascination with the sounds, smells and visions of war. Seeing pop as a kind of warfare, or warfare in pop, provides a psychic escape for the listener.
Wednesday, December 8 2010
Ke$ha: Cannibal
Ke$ha obviously doesn’t care whether you like the way she’s singing, and this sociopathic trait makes her one of the most exciting singers around.
Tuesday, November 30 2010
The Year in Music: January 2010
Let’s single out the biggest events that happened in the world of music one month at a time, starting with January 2010.
Thursday, June 3 2010
May This Summer Be Your Best Summer of Bad
Thus begins a few months of eschewing good taste and judgment, and finding some time to behave badly. If you’re so inclined to join me, follow these tips for a successful sunny season…
