Maisie Peters Tells a Coming-of-Age Tale on ‘The Good Witch’
Maisie Peters knows the power of being the one who has it, of being the one who controls the narrative, as she shows on her new album, The Good Witch.
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Celebrating Sylvester’s Greatest Hits for Pride 2023
Sylvester’s voice – an otherworldly sonic boom of a voice that climbed to dizzying heights – was a significant force in queer pop culture in the 1970s.
The Dare’s ‘The Sex EP’ Wants You to Have a Really Good Time
The Dare’s mission is urgent, as simple as breathing. Have a good time – a stupid good time – like your life depends on it. Because it literally does.
The 35 Best Janet Jackson Songs
We’re looking at Janet Jackson’s fabulous discography to celebrate her birthday. Most of these songs are pop classics and define ’80s/’90s pop and dance radio.
Jessie Ware’s ‘That! Feels Good!’ Is Horny and Accomplished
Jessie Ware has continued her disco success with That! Feels Good!, which is somehow even more potent than its predecessor.
Ellie Goulding Invites Listeners to Dance on Bubbly ‘Higher Than Heaven’
Following the intense ambition of Ellie Goulding’s previous album, 2020’s Brightest Blue, Higher Than Heaven is a refreshing jolt of candy-coated vigor.
Nuovo Testamento’s ‘Love Lines’ Is an ’80s New Wave Italo Extravaganza
Who knew the music of mullets, wrap-around shades, and bodysuits could be so compelling? Nuovo Testamento’s Love Lines succeeds and transports the listener.
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ is Calming and Understated
What makes Miley Cyrus’ Endless Summer Vacation a full-circle experience is her newfound sense of self and accepting the more chaotic parts of herself.
Madonna Unveiled Her Pop Masterpiece ‘Ray of Light’ 25 Years Ago
Madonna’s Ray of Light and dance music are unfairly underrated and dismissed, primarily due to being the cultural product of queerness and centered on femininity.
Röyksopp in Berlin: The Party Must Go On
Nearly a decade after breaking up with the idea of traditional releases, the famed Norwegian duo Röyksopp are touring with a trilogy of LPs.
New Order’s ‘Low-Life (Definitive Edition)’ Isn’t Quite Definitive
New Order’s Low-Life is a masterstroke of synthpop glory, but keep your expectations of the word “definitive” nice and low for this set.
Ava Max’s ‘Diamonds & Dancefloors’ Is Kitschy But Euphoric
For those who appreciate a certain branch of dance-pop, Ava Max’s Diamonds & Dancefloors is a euphoric escape from the harsh realities of adult life.