She released short EP albums showcasing a few songs at a time. And now she’s released her latest album, aurora. Light. Love. Musical glory. First discovered Bea Miller when I saw a YouTube video of her singing in support of novelist Jennifer Donnelly’s WaterFire Saga. Beautiful voice. Her album, Not An Apology, is one of… Continue Reading
Sixty years of music’s biggest night? Creative freedom in all its glory. I’m a pop music addict. I also love musical theatre. So proud to see so many women in music nominated for their work in various categories. Music, songs in particular, can function as vehicles for political and social statements. Lorde, with her album… Continue Reading
She defies creative expectations by defining creativity on her own terms. She’s in a league all on her own because she creates her own rules. Taylor Swift’s latest album, reputation, showcases how the singer-songwriter continues to go beyond the boundaries by exploring creative opportunity through music. Although she’s known as and well-respected as a songwriter,… Continue Reading
She brought us Fight Song and Better Place. Now Rachel Platten is making waves with her new LP. I’ve been a fan since Fight Song. Loved her Wildfire album and Fight Song EP. She writes beautiful anthems. She’s a healer. Her latest album, Waves, features catchy melodies, rhythmic bass lines and inspirational lyrics. So here’s… Continue Reading
Looking for some more slow and upbeat electronic dance music (edm) jams to add to your playlist? Check out Swedish pop star Little Jinder. Her album Allting Suger, was released in 2016. I read recently about Swedish pop/edm songwriting techniques having a big influence in creating hit songs. So I looked for Swedish pop and… Continue Reading
She’s an advocate for mental health. She champions making music that lifts people up and helps boost their confidence. She creates anthems encouraging people to love and celebrate themselves. So tell me you love Demi Lovato. Her latest album, Tell Me You Love Me, combines anthems and genre crossovers with pop music into a sound… Continue Reading
Can I just give you a reason to listen to P!ink’s new album? Beautiful Trauma is every kind of beautiful. P!ink gives us high-energy anthems, tender ballads and acoustic jams. Here’s a track-by-track review of Beautiful Trauma: (1.) Beautiful Trauma The title track makes the entire album. Opens with strings. Continues as a slow ballad. The… Continue Reading
So sad to hear about Tom Petty’s passing. The world was lucky to have been blessed with his music. Free Fallin’, his beautiful feel-good 1989 hit slow-jam, consists of only three notes. Pure songwriting genius. Free Fallin’ offers a great lesson about creativity. Parameters like that, in this case, using only three notes, forces you… Continue Reading
She reinvented country music. She created new avenues for other women in music to follow. She continues to push the boundaries in songwriting and in doing so, inspires musicians and non-musicians alike. Shania Twain is back. When I hear the word crossover, I think of her. Sweetens the rock chords with fiddles. NOW is a… Continue Reading
I’ve always loved her light electronic pop sound. Loved her album The Listening. Breezy, beautiful bops. Her hit Second Go is such a fun jam. Catchy, cool and cute. Have you listened to singer-songwriter Lights lately? The Canadian pop musician is back with new music. Lights’ rhythms and instrumentation make her a easy and fun… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 