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“...Baby One More Time” and the Pop Princesses Who Started a Moral Panic
The sexuality of Britney Spears and the other pop princesses of her era was consumed en masse and then deemed inauthentic and dangerous by media, critics, and “concerned parent” groups.
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BitchTapes: 17 Artists You Should Listen to this Summer
Celebrating musicians who are making excellent art on their own terms.
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Folk Songs and Politics: Mélissa Laveaux Remixes Haitian Classics On “Radyo Siwèl”
Mélissa Laveaux is carving out a new space in music where she can ricochet the diasporic sounds of the past.
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Sacrificial idols: In J-pop, Teen Dreams Become Nightmares
What’s the cost for J-pop teen stardom?
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I Knew You Were Trouble When You Logged In: “The Swift Life” Monetizes and Exploits Fandom
Taylor Swift manipulates a feeling of closeness to deepen fans’ investment.
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St. Vincent Turns Up The Volume On Herself
After four albums of art rock, this is the one where she’s finally coming for everyone’s hearts and minds.
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Moonrise Nation’s New Album Will Keep You Up At Night
“Glamour Child” is a force to be reckoned with.
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After the Storm: “Rainbow” Gives Abuse Survivors a Rallying Cry
Kesha’s new album is a victory.
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Busting the Boys’ Club: Harlœ’s Leading a Music Revolution
Only six women have been nominated in the Grammys “Producer of the Year” category.
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BitchTapes: The Ultimate Summer 2017 Playlist
Summer is partially over, but the music’s just beginning.
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