What impact will K-pop have on humanity and music? A professor ponders
An Oxford University professor is teaming with a pioneering K-pop songwriter to look into the enduring effects of the Korean music genre. Read More
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“Organic music always triumphs”— Fans react as BTS’ V emerges as first K-pop soloist with Top 10 entries on UK Official Singles Sales & Download
On December 14, 2024, BTS' V became the first K-pop soloist with the most Top 10 entries on the UK Official Singles Sales and Download charts. Read More
The Pop Prophecy of Charli XCX’s ‘Sucker’ 10 Years Later
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: ‘It wasn’t the easiest thing to be a new mum at 25 making pop music’
After early disappointment, Sophie Ellis-Bextor found success in an unexpected place and before long, the dance floor beckoned. Read More
Pop music is messier — for the better — because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
The year 2024 arguably belonged to the three rising pop stars whose songs took us out to the clubs (Pink Pony and otherwise) and back home to the bedroom. Read More
How Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter won 2024
While long-established stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé still ruled, pop music saw a changing of the guard as Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan broke through. The artists were accessible to fans, toured prolifically and won listeners over with confessional lyrics. Read More
Pop music is messier — for the better — because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
(CNN) — This year brought us new albums from some of the biggest artists in the world: Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift all put out music that Read More
Rebbie Brassfield: It’s time to face the music. Chappell Roan? Drat, that Spotify Warped, er, Wrapped.
Is it Spotify Wrapped or Spotify Warped? A Mormon mom's dance with naughty lyrics. Read More
Best pop music albums of 2024, according to our pop music critic
Yes, there's Charli XCX, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpentera, and Waxahatchee. But also MJ Lenderman, Kendrick Lamar, Mannequin Pussy, and more. Read More
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