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
Had a listen to Shawn Mendes’ new album yet? Haven’t really listened to him before. The Canadian musician’s self-titled third studio album features mellow vibes. Easy-listening pop. The acoustic vibes are refreshing. Light, fun and easy. Nervous is cute and light – great chorus melody. Queen is the edgiest-sounding track on the album. Mutual is… 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
Ever listen to Christina Grimmie? The real Grimmie was for real. The rising star, who was a self-made YouTube star as well as contestant on The Voice, was shot at her Florida concert last year. Singer. Pianist. Songwriter. Talent and creativity. Her legacy lives on through her beautiful music. Been addicted to her covers ever… Continue Reading
Witness Katy Perry’ latest album? A creative. A social advocate. A trailblazer. Katy Perry continues to entertain the world with her music. And challenges us with her lyrics. So here’s my Witness album review: (1.) Witness Lyrical love? Like nothing else. The album’s opening and title track’s pre-chorus and chorus lyrics speak for all of us.… Continue Reading
What happens After Laughter? Paramore’s fifth studio album? Like the rest of their music. Art. Poetry. Raw. Feels. I loved their music as a teenager and I love them now. Established in 2004, Paramore’s influences include punk pop and alternative and rock. The group consists of Hayley Williams, known for her distinctive voice, drummer Zac… Continue Reading
I can’t enough of Betty Who and her dance pop. Her music is pop made epic. She and her team of songwriters and producers create quality material. The Australian pop singer-songwriter’s new album, The Valley, came out March 24. If you’ve listened to her last album, Take Me When You Go, you’ll know that this… Continue Reading
Have you danced to Chainsmokers’ new album yet? Or if not danced, listened and became addicted? DJ and producer duo Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall have made and some magic beats – with some collab help with other artists. The duo put a creative spin on electronic dance music (edm). Electronic dance music functions on repetition… Continue Reading
Did you catch the 2017 JUNOS? Music night in Canada. Music’s biggest night in Canada. Maple leaf music inspiration? I think so! While the JUNOS celebrates well-known artists–Celine Dion, The Weekend, Sia, Drake, Shawn Mendes and the late Leonard Cohen were all nominated–and the beautiful late and great Leonard Cohen received album of the year.… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 