Diana Ross’ Grand Pop Comeback with 1991’s ‘The Force Behind the Power’
What The Force Behind the Power did, more than any other album, is re-establish Diana Ross as a major global recording star 30 years ago.
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Paramour Session: An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Rufus Wainwright
Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright discusses performing during a pandemic, returning to California, and his latest live album, The Paramour Session.
Wonho Explores Shades of Blue on ‘Blue Letter’
The second EP by the multitalented K-pop artist Wonho, Blue Letter is like a soothing summer breeze there to enhance a perfect summer blue sky.
Elvis Costello Remakes His Classic ‘This Year’s Model’ in Spanish
Elvis Costello re-imagines his second album This Year’s Model by having Latinx rockers sing his classic songs on Spanish Model.
Diana Ross Bid for Independence with ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ 40 Years Ago
Why Do Fools Fall in Love started Diana Ross’ tenure at RCA with a considerable commercial bang after she left Motown Records in a bid for musical independence.
Kacey Musgraves Is Sad But Groovy on ‘Star-Crossed’
On Star-Crossed, Kacey Musgraves continues to make use of her signature wounded wit to expose the hypocrisy that often lies within heteronormative gender roles.
The Key of Joan: An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Joan Armatrading
The legendary Joan Armatrading discusses her 22nd album Consequences, her songwriting philosophy, and the 40th anniversary of MTV.
Wesley Stace Gets Smooth on the Soulful “Do Nothing If You Can” (premiere)
Wesley Stace’s “Do Nothing If You Can” is a delightful sneak peek of his uncharacteristically jazzy new album, Late Style, releasing on 17 September.
The Passion According to BTS’ Jeon Jungkook
Passion is a risk in the life of BTS’ Jeon Jungkook and in Clarice Lispector’s 1964 novel The Passion According to G.H.
How Catholicism Shaped Sting’s Creative Vision
In Sting and Religion, Evyatar Marienberg explores links between the rock icon’s Catholic upbringing and the religious themes in his lyrics.
Bailey Bryan Brings Her “Sensitive Bad Bitch Music” to Bonnaroo and Beyond
Bailey Bryan shifted gears after moving to Nashville and is making the most of a Fresh Start ahead of her first major tour as a pop-R&B headliner.