When pop meets R&B meets musical theatre? On one studio album. A concept album of sorts? Christina Augulera is back with Liberation. As the album title suggests, Liberation represents and reflects creative freedom and artistic mastery. (1.) Liberation A short prelude to the rest of the album, Liberation features a haunting minor key melodic line that… Continue Reading
Blast from the past meets pop drop beats? Yes, please. Anne-Marie’s debut studio album, Speak Your Mind, offers refreshing pop. With 17 tracks, the album is longer than an average long play studio album. More music to love. Here’s a track-by-track review: (1.) Cry Bass, beats and bold song. Because forget the tears. (2.) Ciao… 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
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
Have you listened to Fifth Harmony’s new album? It’s so worth it. I promise. The Miami-based girl band consists of Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui. With Camilla Cabello, former band member, who departed December, 2016, to pursue a music career as a solo artist, Fifth Harmony’s hits include Sledgehammer,… Continue Reading
When music celebrates home, love and family. Have you had the chance to take a journey to the past with Broadway’s new musical Anastasia? The Original Broadway Cast Recording was released June 9. Tony Award winning musical theatre dream team Stephen Flaherty (composer) and Lynn Ahrens (lyricist). The album features Christy Altomare as Anastasia and… Continue Reading
Fallen in love with and become obsessed with dance music over the past – probably few years, but that’s grown from love to obsession over the past number of months. Searched for some new jams last week. Saw Zara Larsson’s recent album release So Good. Swedish singer songwriter. I love edm. I love new music.… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 