Review: Mary J. Blige – Strength Of A Woman

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If the song “Sorry” from Beyonce’s Lemonade album represented a complete genre, and “Middle fingers up… Tell him boy, bye, boy, bye!” was a whole album within the genre, Mary J. Blige has just come with the fire! By now, anyone who has even loosely followed Mary’s career can run … Continue Reading →

Lea Michele – Places

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Lea Michele is set to release her second studio album, entitled “Places”. The 30-year-old actress, singer, and author from New York describes the sound of this record as more theatrical than her debut album “Louder”. The new album features the powerful lead single “Love Is Alive” produced by Xandy Barry … Continue Reading →

Celebrating Pop Magazine on its 3rd Anniversary

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It’s been three amazing years since we launched Pop Magazine and created a new source of information for music fans around the globe. Over the past three years we have covered all the different genres of popular music, featuring a broad spectrum of artists: international superstars, established talents aside from … Continue Reading →

Imelda May – Life Love Flesh Blood

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Irish musician Imelda May releases her fifth studio album, titled “Life Love Flesh Blood”. Since her recording debut with the album “No Turning Back”, Imelda May is known for her rockabilly sound, and each of her next three records, “Love Tattoo”, “Mayhem”, and “Tribal”, not only reached number one on … Continue Reading →

Climbing PoeTree’s Creative Force Serves a True Purpose

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In a time that feels like ongoing trauma with insurmountable obstacles throughout the world, the sistas of Climbing PoeTree have become a source of strength within those fighting the good fight. With their moral compass securely centered, they are certain that they are a part of something bigger than themselves, … Continue Reading →

Review: Father John Misty – Pure Comedy

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Here’s the lowdown: if you have (and love) Father John Misty’s previous couple of albums, go ahead and buy this one too. It is good. Not quite as enjoyable as his previous ones, but good nonetheless. If, on the other hand, you’re not familiar with any Father John Misty and … Continue Reading →

Alexandra Savior – Belladonna Of Sadness

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Singer and songwriter Alexandra Savior releases her debut album “Belladonna Of Sadness”. The now 21-year-old artist hailing from Portland, Oregon, moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to focus on her music after graduating from high school. Alexandra Savior has been highly praised since she was discovered, but had a hard … Continue Reading →

Michelle Branch – Hopeless Romantic

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Michelle Branch is set to release her third studio album, titled “Hopeless Romantic”. The pop rock artist from Arizona rose to fame in the early 2000s, having just turned 18 when she released her debut album, “The Spirit Room”, and two years later her sophomore album, together selling almost 4 … Continue Reading →

Review: Leela James – Did It For Love

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Everybody doesn’t have to be the same type of artist to be successful. This is Leela James’ philosophy on the music industry she still finds challenging to navigate after over ten years in the business. Regardless, this month she releases her sixth studio album, Did It For Love, a follow-up … Continue Reading →

Review: Y’Akoto – Mermaid Blues

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The blues that the sultry Ghanaian-German songstress Y’Akoto radiates has matured into its next incarnation of musical whimsy on her third studio recording, Mermaid Blues. Whereas 2014’s Moody Blues explored the duality of her West African and European roots, this year Y’Akoto transcends the troubled seas of love and acceptance … Continue Reading →