Alicia Keys’ “Keys”: Some Hits, Several Misses
During lockdown, Alicia Keys took on an ambitious new project — a double album. Does it work? Well, kinda sorta. Our review.
“Song Exploder” Reveals the Innards of A Hit
The Netflix series “Song Exploder” delves into the “guts” of a song, from the mechanics to the inspiration that started it all.
The History, Power and Popularity of Protest Songs
Songs reflecting social/cultural upheaval are among some of the most powerful American music. We take a look at some classics — and new ones on the rise.