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
reputation – Taylor Swift album review
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
Waves – Rachel Platten album review
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
Lights – Skin and Earth album review
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
Grammy nominations: Celebrating women in music
The 2017 Grammy nominations were released last week. And as a female and musician, Iām so proud to celebrate some amazing women in music.Ā š©āš¤ From singers to songwriters to composers, so many women in the music industry are creating beautiful music ā and are being recognized through the 2017 Grammy nominations. Some nominations of songs… Continue Reading