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
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
Younger Now. A paradox? Maybe? Creativity? Absolutely. Miley Cyrus showcases creativity from a thousand different angles in her latest album. Here’s a track by track review of Younger Now. (1.) Younger Now The opening and title track, Younger Now portrays introspective lyrics through an upbeat number. The verses narrate the story of the song beautifully,… 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
Sultry. Soulful. Sentimental. Lana del Rey shares her lust for life on her latest album. Released earlier this summer, Lust for Life consists of fifteen tracks. From parties to politics to power, Lust for Life features five collaborations with other artists and ten solo performances. Some tracks which stand out in my mind include: … Continue Reading
There’s something beautiful about a rainbow. Hope. The end of the storm. The promise of something new. And that can mean the promise of something new with respect to creativity – including creativity in music. I’m a huge supporter of women and girls in music. Singers, songwriters, composers, lyricists, producers. Including the beautiful and creative… Continue Reading
She stands for diversity. She stands for creativity. She creates art through her music. Have you spent much time listening to Camila Cabello these days? I’ve loved her music since listening to Fifth Harmony. Followed her work as a solo artist when she left Fifth Harmony. And I’ve loved her singles so far. Bad Things… Continue Reading
When you listen to a mid-tempo feel-good jam that’s fun and easy on the ears? Despacito, anyone? Performed by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber, Despacito, which means slowly in Spanish, opens with English lyrics and continues in Spanish. Breezy solo acoustic guitar opens the song. Light instrumentation. Duet between the singers and… Continue Reading
She’s given us Issues. She’s given us Uh Huh. Now that singer songwriter Julia Michaels has released her mini-album Nervous System, she gives us another reason to fall in love with her songwriting. Refreshing. Creative. In a league all on her own. The seven-track mini-album contains upbeat anthems, slow dreamy ballads and heartfelt lyrics. There’s… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 