Troye Sivan Escapes Into Melancholy on ‘In a Dream’
Originally written and published by me for Spectrum Culture. Back in 2018, when he released the unabashedly queer Bloom as his second studio album, Troye Sivan commented that he believed the
20 Questions with Baby Jane
An up-and-comer on the pop music scene, Baby Jane has her foot securely placed on the gas pedal, ready to floor it. A high school dropout with no plan B,
Alanis Morissette’s ‘Such Pretty Forks in the Road’ is Her Best Work Yet
Originally written and published by me for Spectrum Culture. “This is the sound of me hitting bottom / This, my surrender, if that’s what you call it,” sings Alanis Morissette on
20 Questions with Kelly Jensen
As a former teen librarian, Kelly Jensen has a passion for young adult literature—but her intrigue doesn’t stop there. As an editor at Book Riot, as well as the author
Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ is Effortlessly Beautiful
Originally written and published by me for Spectrum Culture. All things considered, 2020 is turning out to be a fairly entertaining year for pop music. Back in March, when we
Ellie Goulding Shines on ‘Brightest Blue’
Originally written and published by me for Spectrum Culture. When last we heard a studio album from Ellie Goulding (2015’s Delirium), she was firmly secured in her place as a singer
20 Questions with Anne T. Donahue
If you are a human on social media, chances are you’ve seen a hilariously witty tweet by Anne T. Donahue on a meme page you follow. (Or you just screenshot
Don’t Forget Me, I Beg: Naya Rivera, Santana Lopez, and Queer Representation on TV
Ever since actress and singer Naya Rivera was confirmed to have drowned in a tragic accident earlier this week, the Internet and social media has been flooded with tributes—some from
20 Questions with Mary Laura Philpott
Last year, I bought a book called I Miss You When I Blink—partly because I loved the title, and partly because I am known to instantly purchase a hardcover or
HAIM Create Their Best Album with ‘Women in Music Pt. III’
Originally written and published by me for PopMatters. “Give me a miracle, I just want out from this / I’ve done my share of helping with your defense,” HAIM sings on “Los Angeles,”
