At the second Women's March in New York, the pop singer shared a series of stories, in poem and with deeply affecting intensity, about sexual assault and violence.
The new album by British songwriter and performer Charli XCX features collaborations with Carly Rae Jepsen, Tove Lo and others. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Pop 2 is highly enjoyable.
The declaration coincides with the birthday of the outsider folk artist Daniel Johnston and is in part inspired by his own, well-documented struggles with mental illness.
The singer performed at the Tiny Desk without a warmup or soundcheck, with just her acoustic guitar and un-amplified voice, letting the wordplay in her songs shine through.
The singer talks about her new EP, her history making moment at the 2017 Women's March in Washington, D.C., and how courage and truth can lead to widespread healing.
The composer's new album is a feast for the ears that is companionable, symphonically expansive, danceable and (as its title suggests) ripe with melodies.