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Sadie Jean never expected any of this. Her breakout hit "WYD Now?" boasts over 40 million streams on Spotify, an organic outgrowth of its natural viral beginnings on TikTok with views in the millions. The far reach has shown that the song's aching piano sound and message of heartbreak have resonated deeply. She didn't expect this from a lovelorn track she penned with her companions a..
Read MoreBy Erica Russell An eponymous album marks a major moment in an artist's career. For females, owning one's work, body, and artistry can be especially powerful, even political. While in Women's History Month, MTV News is highlighting some of those iconic statements from some of the largest artists on the globe. This is Self-Titled. Much has been mentioned about Christina Aguilera’s ..
Read MoreBy Konstantina Buhalis Sashaying into the MTV studio immediately after an afternoon at 30 Rock preparing for her recent Saturday Night Live efficiency, Charli XCX takes the room by storm. In a black sleeveless dress, with her hair curled and down, and the most incredible set of nails adorned with fake pearls that match her rhinestone-dotted eye makeup, she is the definition of star p..
Read MoreBy Larisha Paul An eponymous album marks a major moment in an artist's career. For females, owning one's work, body, and artistry can be especially powerful, even political. While in Women's History Month, MTV News is highlighting some of those iconic statements from some of the largest artists on the globe. This is Self-Titled. The cards were stacked against Fifth Harmony from the ..
Read MoreBy Max Freedman At the begin of the pandemic, Kaina Castillo felt just like the rest of us: isolated, uninspired, a little down. For the 26-year-old Chicago-based musician, who records as Kaina (styled in all caps), that meant going through 2020 without working on music — not even with the tailwind of her breakout 2019 debut album Next to the Sun propelling her forward. “It was r..
Read More“Michelle loves some Guy Fieri.” This is one of the initial things mentioned on a Zoom call with the six members of Michelle, a New York City-based pop order. To clarify, no one in the musical group is actually named Michelle. Nevertheless as Sofia D’Angelo, a vocalist and songwriter, points out, their collective affinity for the Mayor of Flavortown is one element that unites t..
Read MoreBy Gabriel Aikins As much as it may hurt, grief is a needed piece of life. It permits for the processing of loss and can be a reminder of cherished memories that will never be forgotten. Most importantly, it spurs growth and introspection. Joy may spring from sorrow, and that’s where its true value lies. Siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott, better referred to as New Zealand pop duo Bro..
Read MoreBy Laura Studarus Beach House members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally acknowledge that, like each person else, they have been impacted by the string of devastating global events within the past two years — and that the extended pandemic shutdown gave them time to explore the musical nuances of what would become their eighth studio album, Once Twice Melody. Yet more than music abou..
Read MoreWelcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the largest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to be able to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. By Ilana Kaplan Ten years prior, pop music underwent a pivotal shift. While glossy hooks dominated..
Read MoreWelcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the hugest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to be able to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. By Jaelani Turner-Williams With six albums plus a multitude of artsy transformations under her belt..
Read MoreWelcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the hugest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to be able to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. By Larisha Paul There was no blueprint for One Direction. Before their formation in 2010, the lands..
Read MoreWelcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the largest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to be able to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. By Carson Mlnarik It doesn’t take an ex named Sean to feel catharsis from Ariana Grande’s “T..
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