The recent Miley Cyrus renaissance was brought about by intelligent choices from Cyrus, her label, and her fans.
Category: Article
Article, Music Business
The Evolving Business Models of Record Labels
Record labels need to adapt to survive in the new digital age - how are they changing their classic business model to do so?
Article, Featured, Music Business
By The Numbers: Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Loneliest Time’ TikTok Trend
One of the first benefactors of a viral music video is back 10 years later.
Article, Featured
Feature: Nordic Pop Singer Heidrunna On Her Debut Album, ‘Melodramatic’
The rising Indie Popper Heidrunna spoke to The Pop Smarts about the inspiration and meaning behind her new LP.
Article, Featured
We Will Pop You: Poptimism From Its Origins to Today
Embrace the winds of poptimism and shove your Rolling Stones-loving grandpa out the window, Gen Z. Pop is on top.
Article, Featured, Music Business
5 Outstanding Black Creatives To Support This Black History Month
From musicians to writers to designers, here are five black creatives to support this Black History Month.
Article, Playlists, Ranking, Single Review, Songs Ranking, Year End
The 30 Best Songs of 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, we take a look back on the 30 best songs of the year.
Album Review, Albums Ranking, Article, Playlists, Ranking, Year End
The 21 Best Albums of 2021
2021 brought us new surprises, new variants, and new music. Here are our picks for the 21 Best Albums of 2021.
Playlists
Playlist: Rejoice! Girls & Gays Autumn Has Arrived!
The time has finally arrived - the season of orange leaves, lavender scarves, and maybe even a *hot* oat milk latte.
Playlists
Pop Smarts Playlist: October 26th
40 of the freshest and bestest tracks in Pop today, right at your fingertips.