One of the most successful musicians of the 21st century, what is it that has made Adele take the music industry by storm?
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Album Review: James Blake ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’
The Indietronica artist's fifth album is more straightforward than his previous, but just as moving.
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Vocal Range and Voice Profile: Adele (Updated 2021)
An analysis of Adele’s vocal range and profile, complete with rating. "Adele... an exemplary musician and emoter."
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Why Can’t Pop Stars Sing?
The age-old industry question has a few possible answers.
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Playlist: Pop Smarts, September 24th
40 of the freshest and bestest tracks in Pop today, right at your fingertips.
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Album Review: Kacey Musgraves Is a Pop Chameleon on ‘Star-Crossed’
The Texan's fourth record sees the logical and expected departure from her core Country sound yet doesn't reach the high bar set by 2018's Golden Hour.
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20 Years Later: How 9/11 Changed the Music Industry
Twenty years after the September 11th terrorist attacks irrevocably altered the United States, the fallout from that single day still reverberates in the music industry.
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Article: Don’t Panic – Spotify isn’t destroying the music industry, only changing it.
The more than decade-long strife between Spotify and musician's rights groups often misses the forest for the trees. Now may in fact be a better time for musicians than ever before.
Playlists
Playlist: Announcing The Official Pop Smarts Playlist
Introducing your one go-to playlist for all the best tracks breaking and bubbling under the Pop scene.
Vocal Profile
Vocal Range and Voice Profile: Lady Gaga (Updated 2021)
An analysis of Lady Gaga's vocal range, technique, and profile. "Overall Lady Gaga is rightfully regarded as one of the best Pop vocalists today."
