pop Archive
17 Feb 2025
Album Review: Laura Nyro – Hear My Song: The Collection, 1966-1995
If the Mamas and the Papas were combined into one individual, or if Carole King were somehow genetically engineered to have commensurate talents but a different musical perspective, the end […]
14 Jan 2025
flipturn Is Shining Light On a Personal Subject
This featured appeared previously in SPIN. The latest single from indie rockers flipturn has it both ways: “Sunlight” is an alluring, catchy track that builds on the band’s successful sonic […]
30 Dec 2024
Julia Michaels: A Different Kind of ‘Heaven’
This story appeared previously in SPIN. Pop singer-songwriter leans into her indie status with a provocative new single When she first broke out on the scene, Julia Michaels showcased a […]
24 Dec 2024
Musoscribe’s Best of 2024: New Releases
Everybody has their favorite new releases of each year; here are mine. This year I reviewed nearly 120 new releases. As per usual, the list reflects my particular interests, so […]
15 Dec 2024
30 Days Out, December 2024 #2: Asheville Symphony w/Direct From Sweden, Free Flow, Nora Brown, Dirty Logic
Pop, funk, Americana and whatever it is that Steely Dan does: those are the highlights of live music in the coming 30 days here in Asheville. Artist: Asheville Symphony with […]
07 Nov 2024
The Controlled Madness of Thomas Walsh
Dublin, Ireland’s Thomas Walsh makes original music that rivals the best work by two of his heroes: Electric Light Orchestra’s Jeff Lynne and Andy Partridge of XTC. Echoes of the […]
05 Nov 2024
AJ Croce on the ‘Life and Times’ of Jim Croce
Jim Croce was a giant among singer-songwriters. Though his time in the national spotlight was comparatively brief, he left an indelible impression upon popular music. His career was cut short […]
23 Oct 2024
Album Review: The Supremes – I Hear a Symphony
Cogs in the Motown musical machine, the Supremes churned out albums with alacrity. 1966’s I Hear a Symphony was the group’s eighth album. It was also the first of two […]
11 Oct 2024
Indi Star: Definitely Not a Kidz Anymore
This feature appeared previously in SPIN. Seven years is a long time to be in the music industry — especially when you’re only 17. Such is the case with Indi […]
08 Oct 2024
Cuco’s Journey from Bedroom Pop to Global Stage
For a composer who has been active as a recording artist for less than a decade, Cuco is incredibly prolific. On his own and with other artists, the 26 year […]