Top 40

Elton John’s Newly Released “Tiny Dancer” Video & The Human Condition

When I was a kid I thought, as many children do, the music my parents listened to was boring. My father would play The Moody Blues, Yes, the Beach Boys and ABBA and my mother- the Barenaked Ladies, Floyd, Enya, and Dido in her fire hydrant red Volkswagen. I was a surefire by-product of the […]

[POP] Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” Is a Hot Mess!

On Friday, May 19th, Katy Perry released the third track off of her fifth studio album, Witness, entitled Swish Swish. The Roland Clark-sampling and Duke Dumont-produced deep house track seems to have all of the right ingredients in terms of production credits; however, the track quickly drew criticism (and a plethora of laughs) from fans and […]

[POP] Kygo & Ellie Goulding’s “First Time” Is About Nostalgia But Isn’t Memorable

As I’ve predicted back in mid-February, Kygo and Selena Gomez‘ joint venture It Ain’t Me turned out to be quite a hit for both artists cracking the top tens in multiple countries around the world and even hitting the top spot in Kygo’s home country of Norway. The radio staple is also set to surely […]

[POP] Lady Gaga’s “The Cure” Is Safe But Feels Genuine

Lady Gaga is probably the most polarizing artist of our time. I myself, often struggle with the love/hate relationship I have with her artistry, her ever-changing image, and at times, strange personality. It seems that one minute she is full of poise, intelligence, and self-control, fighting for social justice and warning young people of the […]

[POP] Harry Styles’ “Sign Of The Times” Truly Feels Like The End

Let’s face it: Harry Styles has always been the One Direction member that stood out. Whether it’s the eclectic fashion sense, the admirable pipes, or natural charisma, you’ve always known he’s going places. He’s also been the one who seems to take himself more seriously than the other guys (regardless of authenticiy, carefully calculated career moves, […]