Everything We Know About Hikaru Utada's 8th Studio Album, 'BAD MODE'
Today is December 9. (Well, in Japan it already is, and that's all that matters.) It is a chilly but gorgeous day, and also a time to celebrate: it's the 23rd anniversary of Hikaru Utada's debut with “Automatic/time will tell." And to honor the as-of-yet undeclared federal holiday (what is…
Hikaru Utada Gives 'Evangelion' One Last Kiss
"I love you more than you'll ever know..." If there's anyone who knows how to soundtrack a series, it's Hikaru Utada. Aside from casually reigning as one of the top-selling Japanese artists of all time and laying the groundwork as one of the first major crossover acts in America, Hikaru's also…
"Salt Licorice": Robyn & Jonsi's Punchy Pop Ode to Scandinavian Pain
"Why can't you just be okay? / You’re such an ice breaker, åh nej..." Mother Robyn, Queen of Swedish Pop™, is getting weird(er), thanks to Jónsi. For those unfamiliar, Sigur Rós is an incredible Icelandic ambient, ethereal, progressive rock troupe, responsible for one of the most formative…
'Pop 2': Charli XCX Auto-Tunes Out the Demons & Proves Herself to Be the Ultimate Curator of Cool (Review)
"Go fuck your prototype / I’m an upgrade of your stereotype." Look: Sophia isn't the only Femmebot poised to take over the world. After leading us into 2017 with her Number 1 Angel mixtape back in March, a collection of thumping, PC Music-produced future-bops that still holds up as one of the…