Does Gay Fandom Help Pop Divas?
Looking at Rina Sawayama, Azealia Banks, Charli XCX, and Kim Petras’ rise and fall in the charts one wonders – does gay fandom help pop divas’ careers?
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Best New Songs: Röyksopp, Jax Jones, Jordan Stephens, Obongjayar
The PM Picks playlist spotlights the best new songs across the varied genres we cover. This week features Röyksopp, Jax Jones, Jordan Stephens, and more.
Mercury Prize Announces the 12 Best British Albums of the Year
The UK's 12 best albums are proposed in a shortlist made by the prestigious Mercury Prize.
Charli XCX Tells Us ‘How I’m Feeling Now’
Charli XCX uses her isolation as inspiration for a brand new record conceived during the pandemic. How I'm Feeling Now captures the frustrations and pleasures of confinement with a feisty attitude.
‘Charli’ Sometimes Sounds at Odds with Charli XCX
The long-awaited third LP from Charli XCX is here at last, and nearly half-a-decade of anticipation weighs heavily on the artist and everyone else's expectations.
Governors Ball 2019: Mud, Pride & Yee-Haw
Check out some photos of Kacey Musgraves, Sunflower Bean, and Charli XCX's rescheduled Governors Ball show.
The 60 Best Songs of 2018
The year in song reflected the state of the world around us. Here are the 60 songs that spoke to us this year.
Charli XCX Brings Special Guests and “Boys” to Brooklyn ‘Pop 2’ Party
The second of two special shows for Pop 2 was held at Elsewhere in Brooklyn and saw Charli XCX provide a unique frame on pop.
8 Take Aways from the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival
Brief bouts of rain didn't dampen the most vibrant Governors Ball yet. The fest had a lot to offer an all-ages audience. Most importantly: great performances.
Various Artists: Late Night Tales Presents After Dark – Nocturne
The third installment of Late Night Tales' After Dark series, again curated by DJ Bill Brewster, is a decades-spanning, funky good time.
Governors Ball Day 1: My Morning Jacket + Florence and the Machine + The Decemberists (Photos)
A photo gallery from the first day of Governors Ball, featuring Florence and the Machine, MMJ, The Decemberists, St. Vincent and more.
Guessing the 2015 Grammys
PopMatters predicts a night of newcomers, huge sweeps, and some love for two theme songs from 2013.
