Is Disclosure a Victim of Its Own Good Taste?
What exactly was Disclosure good at, anyway?
Remember When Whitney Houston Got Booed for Being Too White?
On March 30, 1988, at the second annual Soul Train Music Awards held in Los Angeles's Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Whitney Houston was booed.
Ariana Grande Is a Kabbalist and Suspected Serial Killer
Pint-sized pop singer Ariana Grande is the reason why the phrase "cutie patootie" exists, even at age 21. But did you know that lurking deep down that adorable, quinceañera-frequenting exterior, below even the demons she speaks freely about, may be the cold-blooded heart of a serial killer? It's true, she said it…
Iggy Azalea Is Rap's Best Drag Queen
I didn't fully appreciate the 23-year-old white rapper from Australia who goes by the name of Iggy Azalea until I realized earlier this week that she's a drag queen.
"Crying Wino" Statue of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Goes Up In Town He Hated
A hideous statue of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is now displayed in his awful little hometown's local history museum, so that visitors can remember him not as the last rock 'n roller to rule America but instead as a weeping bummer playing acoustic guitar.
Pop Music's 'Biggest Secret' Isn't a Secret, But It Is a Big Deal
A video from vlogger Boy in a Band that began circulating over the weekend claims to expose the music industry's "biggest secret": That a statistically significant number of the biggest pop hits of the last two decades were all written and produced by a single person you may never have heard of.
The Definitive Pop Music Mashup of 2013 is Here
Moving right along from the definitive movie mashup of the year to the definitive pop music mashup of the year.
The Knife’s New Album Is Sort of the ‘Accidental Racist’ of Dark, Electro-Acoustic Experimental Music
Of all the things Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist" is accused of being (among them: The Worst Song Ever™, awkward and earnest, actually just racist, brave), there are at least two things that the song unarguably is. First, it is important –- like it or not, this song the pop culture story of the week,…
Beyoncé Knowles Is the King of Pop
When Michael Jackson died, people clamored to determine the rightful heir to the King of Pop. None of the contemporary young male singers batted around – Usher, Ne-Yo, certainly not Chris Brown (despite his mother's grandiose claims) — satisfactorily fit the bill. Talent abounds, but none of these guys quite has MJ's…
This Is What It Would Sound Like If Silly Pop Songs Had Pretentious Lyrics
Pop songs that seek to gain mass appeal are most often required to trade in cerebral sesquipedality for catchiness. But why can't we have both?
Jessie Ware’s Devotion Makes 'Adult Contemporary' Cool
The Internet breakout hit from the 27-year-old English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, "Wildest Moments," abounds with drums that are almost identical in pattern and timbre to those of Enigma's "Return to Innocence." That 1994 smash is remembered for its aboriginal Taiwanese chant refrain, if it is remembered at all.…
Taylor Swift Releases Diabolically Catchy New Single, Continues World Domination
This morning, Taylor Swift has released the first single off her upcoming Red album, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." It shot to No. 1 on the iTunes chart faster than any song in history, says MSN Music UK. You will be hearing this song everywhere you go for the next sixth months at least, like it or not.…
The Real Perfect New Pop Song Is This K-Pop Hit, 'Bad Boy'
Some here at Gawker argue that Canadian Power Puff Girl Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' is the new perfect pop song. While I have listened to that song twelve times in a row today, I have to disagree: 'Bad Boy,' by K-pop boy group Big Bang, is even more perfect. It's so perfect it transcends language.
The Guy Who Brought You Rebecca Black Has a Brand New Act
Patrice Wilson, CEO of Ark Music Factory and the man responsible for Rebecca Black, has had a busy week: He just premiered the music video of his newest artist, Lexi St. George, on Good Morning America. We spoke to him about the surprising success that's come from "Friday," the most-hated YouTube video of all time.
Fictional Made-for-TV Movie Band Tops Pop Charts
I am old, crotchety, and weary of the complexities of modern life. So I am not a trustworthy judge of kids these days. But when one of the best-selling bands in America is just the imaginary band starring in a Disney made-for-TV movie...that's messed up, right?
Black Eyed Peas Apparently Have Standards
William (put the periods in yourself if you want) of stink-pop band the Black Eyed Peas says the group doesn't perform their hit "My Humps" in concert anymore because they think it's silly. "It wasn't lyrical miracles," William said. Luckily "Don't Phunk With My Heart" remains in rotation. [NYM, photo via Getty]
Here Is Britney Spears' Brand New Music Video
It's been a big week for pop divas! First, Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. And now, Britney Spears has released the music video for "Hold It Against Me." Here it is.
17-Year-Old Taylor Momsen: 'Music Keeps Me Young'
The oldest soul in show business and inadvertent comedienne Taylor Momsen gave an interview to Spin in which she ridicules Rihanna for confusing "pop" with "rock." Highlights from the Gossip Girl star turned jailbait rocker's wonderfully funny interview below.
Four Chord Songs - Every Pop Song
How many chords do you think every pop song ever has used? Did you say four? Yes. Check out this hilarious performance from Australian comedy group Axis of Awesome in which they skewer pop music.
Elvis Costello to Damage His Legacy With Fall Out Boy?
In other Elvis news, the Elvis that is Costello is, for some reason, going to make a guest appearance on Fall Out Boy's new album. Statement from band front-boy Pete Wentz, and a question from your humble editor, after the jump. Statement: "At some point everyone is gonna find out. So, I guess its time to let the cat…
