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Meghan Trainor Looks Back and Forth with ‘Takin’ It Back’

Meghan Trainor Looks Back and Forth with ‘Takin’ It Back’

When Meghan Trainor digs deeper into her pool of talent to write something more substantial, the results are stunning and give us a glimpse of what she can do.

Meghan Trainor’s ‘Treat Myself’ Has Us Questioning How Deep Feminism Runs in the Music Industry

Meghan Trainor’s ‘Treat Myself’ Has Us Questioning How Deep Feminism Runs in the Music Industry

Meghan Trainor's Treat Myself delivers the usual lip service to feminism that branding agencies employ to beef up the portfolios of their sexy, feminine clientele.

Meghan Trainor: Thank You (Deluxe Edition)

Meghan Trainor: Thank You (Deluxe Edition)

Thank You shows musical growth for Meghan Trainor while simultaneously moving her closer to the more homogenous sound of mainstream pop.

Guessing the 2015 Grammys

Guessing the 2015 Grammys

PopMatters predicts a night of newcomers, huge sweeps, and some love for two theme songs from 2013.
Pop Unmuted Podcast: Feminism in 2014’s Pop Music

Pop Unmuted Podcast: Feminism in 2014’s Pop Music

On Episode 7 of Pop Unmuted, we talk about women in pop music in 2014, covering Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and some of our personal favorite moments.
The Most Welcome (and Unexpected) Song of the Summer Contender

The Most Welcome (and Unexpected) Song of the Summer Contender

It's all about bass. And booty. And embracing your shape. It has all the makings of a yawn-provoking empowerment anthem ... but instead it's one of the funnest songs you'll hear this year.

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