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Katseye at the Youtube Theater, Los Angeles, CA
It's been an amazing 2025 for Katseye. From going viral with the hit "Gnarly," starring in the infamous denim ad for Gap, to earning two ... -
BMI Announces Winners of Pop Awards
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) celebrates the 69th Annual BMI Pop Awards, recognizing the songwriters, publishers and administrators of the previous year’s most-performed pop songs in the United ... -
Honorees at SESAC 2020 Pop Awards
SESAC celebrated songwriters and music publishers of this year’s most-performed pop songs with its fourth and final virtual awards celebration of 2020. Honorees for the 2020 ... -
Album Review: The Fantasy Vocal Sessions Vol. 2, Soul, Pop, R&B by David K. Mathews ...
Etta James once said of keyboardist Mathews, “he can play anything”––a compliment borne out by his work with Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, Sheila E., Boz ... -
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New Music Critique: Loza Rose
Anyone looking for a serious, substantial singer-songwriter should check out Loza Rose, whose penetrating, soul-baring songs possess an equal amount of intimacy and urgency. Best ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Jozsef James
An LA-based Aussie, Jozsef James brings total commitment to his “lover on the prowl” persona on a collection of songs tailored to showcase his retro-rock ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Tawny Ellis
Singer-songwriter Tawny Ellis is a communicator whose expertly rendered recordings give her a realm of optimum clarity and depth to plumb the depths of human ... -
Album Review: Romance by Camila Cabello (8/10)
"... an unfiltered and refreshing look at Cabello's life." There is no hiding Camila Cabello’s love for fellow pop star and collaborator Shawn Mendes. Aptly ... -
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New Music Critique: Cody Newman
Teenaged Cody Newman is working at a remarkably high level, with crafty, commercial songs, savvy arrangements and pristine production. Oh, and a voice that reveals ... -
Album Review: Carly Pearce by Carly Pearce
"Grab your girlfriends and a box of tissues and settle in for a girl's night with Carly" Get ready for some good ole country-pop from ... -
Live Reviews: Katrina Stuart at Liaison Restaurant and Lounge in Hollywood, CA
Material: Katrina Stuart’s “Blue Roses,” which she showcased at this event, is an exceptionally polished pop song recycled from other pop acts before her. The ... -
Album Review: Love u - to Death by DeathByRomy (9/10)
"... it is as if the lyrics are coming from the depths of her soul." Love u - to Death is a dark and beautiful ... -
Album Review: Bad Ideas by Tessa Violet (7/10)
"Because Tessa Violet gets how crushing it can all be, and she makes sense of even the worst ideas." “Lovesick” doesn’t even begin to describe ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Dejhare
Our group is mixed as to the work of artist Dejhare. We’re in agreement that her straight-ahead, synth-driven, dance-friendly pop music (“What Is Love?”) doesn’t ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Martell Lacey
Martell Lacey invests gospel roots and pro backup experience into radio-friendly recordings that showcase a voice whose impressive range is ideal for conveying love and ... -
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New Music Critique: Carmel Helene
Carmel Helene brings her rich, husky voice to bear on original songs that, while steeped in country style, possess a pop-leaning sensibility a la Taylor ... -
8.8
New Music Critique: Kara Connolly
The material of most artists will benefit from savvy arrangements that are superbly recorded and mixed. But when the artist’s voice is this good and ... -
Signing Stories: Conor Maynard
If any reinforcement of the fact that the music industry continues to change beyond all recognition, meet Conor Maynard. The Brighton, England man got famous ... -
Signing Stories: Carly Rose
Sometimes the best opportunities in life come to those who take their time. Just ask musician Carly Rose. At the age of 13, she became ... -
SESAC Celebrates Pop Songwriter of the Year Rami Dawod
On Oct. 16, SESAC hosted an intimate dinner to celebrate affiliate songwriter Rami Dawod as Pop Songwriter of the Year. The song “Never Be The ...
