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Would We Have Called Björk a Pop Star in 1995?

In 1995, Björk was a phenomenon without a genre: a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who mixed dance beats with rock attitude and pop flair, just as likely to release a grinding, ass-kicking industrial anthem as an exuberant ’50s big-band vocal pop cover. She didn’t have big hits — not a single song from her rapturously received […]

Priscilla Block Finds Power and Perspective on Sophomore Album ‘Things You Didn’t See’: ‘It’s All Just Navigating Life’

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many artists were weathering career blows left and right, Priscilla Block experienced the kind of breakthrough many artists crave. Her heartbreak ballad “Just About Over You” went viral after she posted it on TikTok. Soon, the North Carolina native signed with UMG Nashville (now MCA). The song […]

Ozuna’s ‘Sirenita’ Soars to No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart

Ozuna solidifies his dominion with “Sirenita,” as the song jumps 3-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated Oct. 11). The achievement comes as the single returns to No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart for a third nonconsecutive week. “Sirenita” lands at the Latin Airplay summit — after three consecutive weeks at No. 3 — with […]