The New York Times – Music:
Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young and PinkPantheress are making a big impact on the charts and in pop culture, foregrounding their Englishness rather than adapting it.
Author: Shaad DSouza
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Harry Styles Left as a Dominant Male Pop Star. He Returns to a Crowd.
The New York Times – Music:
In the four years since the British singer last released an album, artists like Sombr, working in similar aesthetic modes, have climbed onto the charts.
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Can Taylor Swift Be an Underdog and the Biggest Pop Star on Earth?
The New York Times – Music:
Feelings of persecution have long driven Swift’s most powerful songwriting. But even as fans and critics dinged her latest album, her numbers continue to explode.
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An Online Radio Station Where Everything Is Eclectic
The New York Times – Music:
Music played by D.J.s like Flo Dill on NTS encompasses obscure ambient tracks and timeworn dad rock. The approach has won it fans far beyond its London home.
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How Ariana Grande’s ‘Yes, And?’ Relates to Madonna’s ‘Vogue’
The New York Times – Music:
Madonna’s 1990 hit “Vogue” has enjoyed a recent renaissance. Ariana’s Grande’s first solo song in three years leans on its sound, but the similarities end there.
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What Happens When a Pop Star Isn’t That Popular?
The New York Times – Music:
Pop’s middle class enjoys loyal online fan bases. For these artists, pop stardom isn’t a commercial category, but a sound, an aesthetic and an attitude.