An autopsy of Katy Perry’s ‘Witness’
How the world’s biggest popstar became a lightning rod for backlash.
Chromatica and ARTPOP: an album vs. an era
ARTPOP, as an album and an “era,” was a complete mess. Fans still yearn for its chaos.
I’m Calling On All Popstars to Release/Re-Release Their Old Shit
I know there was a pandemic, but the fact that Selena Gomez dropped one of her best songs to date at the start of 2020 and then never made a video for it is going to take me time to forgive.
The Irony of Lana Del Rey’s BBC Interview
Is she one of the greatest songwriters of her generation? Perhaps. Can she write Instagram captions that tackle ongoing cultural shifts with nuance and care? Apparently not and I wish she would stop trying.
‘Blackout’ by Britney Spears: an album ahead of its time by being perfectly of its time
Was the 2007 “breakdown” of Britney Spears actually iconic the entire time? (NO! but also YES!)
‘Bionic’ by Christina Aguilera: an era wrecked by comparison
Maybe it was just too ahead of its time for certain people.
‘Electra Heart’ by Marina: an album and an aesthetic
It’s not just music, it’s a whole vibe.