Review: Yuna – Chapters

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The songstress Yuna hails from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where her singing career took form during the heydays of Myspace Music. Though she had plans to pursue a career as a lawyer, officially completing her law degree before moving to Los Angeles, it was the discovery of her songwriting abilities that … Continue Reading →

Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman

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“Dangerous Woman”, the new studio album by pop star Ariana Grande, is out now. The lead single of the same name was released in March and debuted at number ten on the US charts, making Ariana Grande the first artist to have the lead single from each of her first … Continue Reading →

Review: Corinne Bailey Rae – The Heart Speaks In Whispers

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Her roots are in 90s alternative rock, but singer and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has found her voice as a solo artist with more soulful undertones since the days with her female indie band Helen. She continues to be empowered by the many feminist artists across music and literature who … Continue Reading →

Gregory Porter – Take Me To The Alley

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Jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is set to release his fourth studio album “Take Me To The Alley”. This is the follow-up to his Grammy-winning LP “Liquid Spirit” and features the single “Don’t Lose Your Steam”. Gregory Porter is touring the world through most of the year 2016. For more info … Continue Reading →

Review: Jessica Rotter – Plains

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Entertainment is in Jessica Rotter’s blood. One could say that she was born for this moment, given that she is the third generation of her family to embark on a career in the music industry. Her grandfather is known for having written songs and performed with legendary members of the … Continue Reading →

Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Pop Magazine

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On the occasion of Pop Magazine’s second anniversary we want to give a shout-out to all musical artists working hard to deliver great music to the world. Pop music and culture are thriving because of artists that bring the novel, unique, remarkable, and meaningful to the table, with the power … Continue Reading →

Review: Mayer Hawthorne – Man About Town

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Mayer Hawthorne’s new album is entitled Man About Town. A more appropriate title, for those unfamiliar with his work, may have been The Thief. The entire album dances the line between flattery and flat out copycatting. In the first three tracks you’ll hear Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Barry White’s Can’t Get … Continue Reading →

Birdy – Beautiful Lies

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British musician Birdy releases her third studio album, entitled “Beautiful Lies”. This is Birdy’s second LP of original compositions, all written by the 19-year-old artist, some with the help of established songwriters like Wayne Hector, Steve Mac, or Justin Parker. Birdy will be on tour in Europe in April and … Continue Reading →

Alice On The Roof – Higher

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Alice On The Roof has released her debut album “Higher” featuring the hit single “Easy Come Easy Go”. Later this month, the Belgian singer will hit the road again to continue her European tour. For more info go to aliceontheroof.com

Abiah: An Artist Reimagined

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It’s not often that an established artist gains the freedom to reinvent himself during the course of his career. Yet this is exactly what solo vocalist Jeremiah accomplished when he re-emerged onto the scene as Abiah in 2012. It is in the transformation from Jeremiah to Abiah that this story … Continue Reading →