An Interview with Özlem Yılmaz on the Challenges of Being a Music Student in Turkey Stage lights, applause, a magical violin solo… From the outside, music seems like a dream, a passion. But in Turkey, becoming a musician, especially while studying at a conservatory, is a very different reality. Özlem Yılmaz, a third-year violin student …
Some artists release albums. Others define eras. For many of us who grew up in the 2000s and 2010s, Taylor Swift has been more than just a musician. She’s been a narrator of our lives. From the quiet vulnerability of her country beginnings to the dazzling, defiant glow of her pop reinvention, Taylor’s music has …
When Pitchfork awarded Addison Rae’s self-titled debut album an unexpected 8.0 rating, Twitter exploded. The score, released June 9, compared favorably to albums by heavyweights like Ariana Grande, Tate McRae, and even Billie Eilish, sparking fierce online debates. Pitchfork’s Bold Call Pitchfork praised Addison as “the girlypop album of summer,” drawing comparisons to Britney Spears, …
Daughter began in 2010 as Elena Tonra’s solo acoustic project in North London. After early performances, she met guitarist Igor Haefeli at ICMP, and later added drummer Remi Aguilella, forming the trio we know today. Their self-released debut EP, His Young Heart (2011), followed by The Wild Youth, brought immediate attention for their haunting, atmospheric sound. Support from …
Released in January 2010, Animal burst onto the scene with unfiltered party energy—glitter, bravado, and pop hooks galore. Pitchfork praised it as “filled with wisecracking exuberance… content to make the most out of now”. A Timeless Summer Album This is the perfect soundtrack for summer fun, no matter the year. From bass-heavy club anthems to …
Released June 4, 2025, “Nettles” is the lead single from Ethel Cain’s upcoming album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. Clocking in at over eight minutes, it blends Americana, country, and gothic strings into a haunting, cinematic experience Mood & Production The track opens with fragile warbling vocals and eerie strings, building an atmospheric tension …
When Marina announced Princess of Power, I felt a genuine rush of excitement. The title screamed confidence, magic, and rebellion. And overall, the album delivers—it’s playful, bold, glittery, and full of attitude. But as much as I enjoyed it, I couldn’t help comparing it to Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, which to me remains …
Every time a song blows up, labels rush to release remixes fast-paced EDM versions, celebrity features, you name it. But too often, these remixes feel like lazy cash-grabs rather than creative reimaginings. We can’t even remember a remix that’s better than the original. But why is that? Why They Falter But Not All Updates Fail …
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is back with big news: her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, arrives on August 29, 2025 Sabrina Carpenter shared the announcement via an Instagram carousel, featuring a provocative image of herself on all fours next to a man in a suit playing on the album’s title with a nod to …
Released on June 6, 2025, “Addison” marks a confident leap from TikTok fame to a full pop artist Critics celebrate its blend of 90s/00s nostalgia—echoes of Madonna, Britney, Lana, Gaga but also praise its modern, fragrant energy. Production & Cohesion Working exclusively with Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser gives the album a tight, consistent sonic …
