POPNOTES | OPINION: Pop music’s outliers and how the light gets in
James McMurtry reminds me, line by line, that music can still do more than decorate our playlists. It can hold our hands while the floorboards creak. Read More
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The Weeknd conquers SoFi Stadium with an immaculate performance before retiring his all-consuming pop moniker
Singer Abel Tesfaye kicked off a run of four shows at the Inglewood venue on Wednesday night, the site of some of his greatest triumphs and most bitter disappointments as a live performer. Read More
Songs From The Past With A Message For Today
Driving to work becomes a spiritual journey as faith is revealed in popular songs, from Michael McDonald to U2 Read More
Shawn Desman Isn’t Back
After a successful return in 2022 at OVO Fest, the Canadian pop-R&B; star is charting again and about to go out on a major tour with Jamie Fine. Read More
How Madonna’s Most Controversial Song Changed Pop Music Forever
Madonna's Like a Prayer redefined pop by blending music and politics. Read More
Legendary Pop Hitmaker, 72, Is a ‘Musical Genius’ Playing ‘One of the Best Songs Ever’
This is what live music is all about. Read More
SiriusXM Goes All In on K-Pop Programming
Between station takeovers, in-studio interviews and regular music programming, the satellite radio company shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to K-Pop. Read More
Every Lorde Song Ranked
From 'Pure Heroine' classics to brand new 'Virgin' releases, here is the very best of Lorde's discography. Read More
Yami Safdie Stuck to Her Core Pop Sound & Became Argentina’s Breakout Star
The Argentine singer-songwriter is Billboard’s latest Latin Artist on the Rise. Read More
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