The B-52’s Created Some of the Finest Queer Pop Music » PopMatters
The B-52's often get relegated as a "party-pop" outfit, but their subversive legacy runs deeper and stranger than any casual fan would know. Read More
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The return of the soundtrack: how original movie music made a comeback
Big summer bets such as F1 and The Smurfs are using stars like Rihanna and Tate McRae to appeal to a wider audience Read More
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Drop New Single ‘Unscarred’
Teen Jesus' indie pop-rock gem is their second release in as many months, the followup to the punky “Balcony" Read More
Rufus Wainwright Brings Baroque Pop to Pine Plains in August
The Rhinebeck-born singer-songwriter returns August 1 for a rare, intimate show at the Stissing Center to support Dutchess County Democratic candidates. Read More
How pop music introduced queer culture to the mainstream
The Secret Public — Between the ’50s to the ’70s, pop music was populated with scene pushers from the margins. A new book by Jon Savage explores the… Read More
Why K-pop’s rise in London is about more than just music
LONDON — It’s a Sunday afternoon near Covent Garden. A crowd begins to form as dancers glide through the sharp, synchronized moves of TWICE’s “I Can’t Stop Me.” The performers — members of iKloud, one... Read More
Watch Halsey debut unreleased pop-rock song ‘Carry The Weight’ at Utah concert
Halsey has debuted an unreleased pop-rock song 'Carry The Weight' at her recent concert in Utah – watch footage of it here. Read More
Sabrina Carpenter reveals alternative album cover ‘approved by God’
The original cover of the star’s upcoming album Man’s Best Friend sparked uproar. Now, like Kylie, Gaga and Christina Aguilera before her, she’s offered an alternative. Read More
Best Local Music Venue: Swan Dive
Swan Dive has been soaring since its 2024 debut, bringing synth-pop projects like Geographer and the farewell tour from Tennis to the Arts District. Read More
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