Read my 10 Best Mastodon songs feature over at Loudwire!
Mastodon entered our metal lives only recently, relatively speaking, dropping the ‘Lifesblood’ EP in 2001 and the ‘Remission’ LP in 2002. But they’ve assembled of body of work of great depth and breadth in the past 12 years, and that makes choosing the 10 best Mastodon songs no easy task.
Read the rest of my 10 Best Mastodon songs feature over at Loudwire!
I reviewed Rihanna’s new single, ‘Diamonds.’
‘Diamonds”s is sorta safe for Rihanna. Lyrically and melodically, it sounds more like something Kelly Clarkson would sing. Ri’s not known for her uplifting proclamations; she’s too busy telling you how she wants you to take her to bed. But here, she sings about being “diamonds in the sky.” Ho-hum.
Read the rest of my review of Rihanna’s new single, ‘Diamonds,’ over at PopCrush.
I wrote about Christina Aguilera on the cover of Billboard Magazine.
Xtina has traded her signature glamazon look — a modern update of Marilyn Monroe’s red lips and loads of false eyelashes — for a softer, prettier, lower maintenance style. It’s a makeunder for the ‘Your Body’ singer and she’s never looked more scorching hot.
Read the rest of my post about Christina Aguilera on the cover of Billboard Magazine over at PopCrush.
I reviewed the new No Doubt, ‘Looking Hot’ song.
The tune is slick and polished, but it’s also drenched in ’80s new wave tones, especially in the chorus when Stefani asks, “Do you think I’m looking hot?” Did that question really need to be asked?
Read the rest of my review of the No Doubt, ‘Looking Hot’ song at PopCrush.
I reviewed Pink’s ‘The Truth About Love’ album.
Pink has never strayed from mining her personal life as source material — making light of her split with hubby Carey Hart in ‘So What,’ one of her biggest hits — and while she’s not as personal here, she still packs her songs and her delivery with levity and warmth.
Read the rest of my review of Pink’s ‘The Truth About Love’ album at PopCrush.
I reviewed the new Christina Aguilera single, ‘Your Body.’
Clearly, she doesn’t need Auto-tune. She isn’t forced to rely on studio trickery to beef up a thin voice. She’s got what most pop stars don’t and that’s a God-given belter’s voice. So to play it up is the smartest thing she could have done.
Read the rest of my review of the new Christina Aguilera single, ‘Your Body,’ over at PopCrush.
I interviewed Kreayshawn recently for PopCrush. Said Kreayshawn,
Every title people give each other is limiting. I can understand ‘female rapper,’ but when people go into race, it separates us as people, in general. Even with sexuality and s—. People want to say I am bi, lesbian or straight. It doesn’t matter. It does separate and make me who I am and different…
Read the rest of my interview with Kreayshawn over at PopCrush.
I reviewed the latest song from Carly Re Jepsen, ‘This Kiss.’
The light and fluffy nature of the song is what makes it so appealing! Jepsen sings about a kiss being something she can’t resist and the lips of her beloved, who is just her type, being undeniable. She captures a universal feeling and encases it in an addictive song.
Read the rest of my review of the Carly Re Jepsen single, ‘This Kiss,’ over at PopCrush.
Read my post about Gwen Stefani on the cover of Marie Claire.
And could she be any more naturally beautiful? Few women can mesh platinum blonde with scarlet lips, as is her signature, or pair snakeskin with cargo pants and make it work, but that’s just what the ‘Hollaback Girl’ does in this spread.
Read the rest of my post about Gwen Stefani on the cover of Marie Claire over at PopCrush.
Check out my latest feature, ‘Best Albums of 2012 (So Far).’
The year 2012 is teeming with some pretty awesome albums already. In no particular order, we’re featuring the albums that have made their mark , and we will continue to add to the list as more great albums are released throughout the year. The LPs featured on our Best Albums of 2012 list have left an indelible impression in our brains, thanks to their inescapable, infectious pop hooks, singalong choruses, dance floor-worthy jams.
Read the rest of my feature, ‘Best Albums of 2012 (So Far),’ over at PopCrush.