Lil’ Kim Is Back: 9 Reasons Why 9 Underperformed
“It’s 2019. My album couldn’t come out next year, it couldn’t come out the year before this. This was the year. Everything has been aligning for me perfectly”, Lil’ Kim explained shortly before dropping her new album 9. Hyped as her “first studio album in 14 years”, even though she has released mixtapes with new […]
Cut Copy Live in London 2019: Standing in the Middle of… a Rain
Every year, the Neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House turns into a vibrant music venue, thanks to Summer Series. Since 2002, the event offers open air concerts and festival-like atmosphere right in the very centre of London. Established indie artists and promising new acts usually dominate the line-up, representing a variety of genres across the 11-day […]
From San Pedro to Medellín – Madonna’s Latin Love Moments
Madonna is back with a new album and a new reinvention! This time, her alter ego is the multi-faceted Madame X. Many fans welcomed the Latin-flavored first single “Medellín” as a pleasant change of direction. Yet some were quick to judge her for jumping on the Latin pop bandwagon. They couldn’t be more wrong! Madonna […]
Idolki idolki – kto inspiruje Madonnę?
This article is also available in English: Who Inspires Madonna? Madonna to niezwykła osobowość, inspirująca nie tylko kolejne pokolenia fanów, ale i rzesze innych artystów oraz osobowości show businessu. Naprawdę ciężko znaleźć wykonawcę, na którego nie wywarłaby choćby najmniejszego wpływu. Cytowana jest jako inspiracja zarówno przez inne legendy muzyki, jak i młodych debiutantów. Artyści […]
The Idol’s Idols: Who Inspires Madonna?
She’s an unusual artist, inspiring generations of fans and countless other entertainers. To find a musician not influenced by her in any way would be difficult – if possible at all. She’s cited as an inspiration by living legends and emerging acts alike, and by artists representing a wide range of genres. Kylie Minogue once […]
Metamorfoza i pożegnanie. Recenzje Bez limitu i Antidotum 2 Plus 1
Zespół 2 Plus 1 wydał w latach 80. dwie płyty nakładem Tonpressu. Pierwsza była ciekawym zwrotem ku nowej stylistyce, lecz druga – smutną zapowiedzią ich końca. Bez limitu Swoim popowo-folkowym brzmieniem grupa 2 Plus 1 idealnie wpisała się w lata 70., lansując przebój za przebojem. Jednak początek kolejnej dekady stał już pod znakiem rockowego boomu. […]
Affordable Art Fair 2015 – My Impression
The Affordable Art Fair is an international contemporary art fair, designed as an alternative to the traditional gallery scene. With a price ceiling of £5,000, it aims to make art accessible for all. For most of us, this can be still out of reach, but why not just visit it as a gallery? Special thanks to The […]
Madonna Is NOT “Too Old” for Radio 1!
Madonna has been battling ageism in the music industry for quite some time. In 1992, during an interview with Jonathan Ross on British television, she famously said: “Not only do we suffer from racism and sexism, but we also suffer from ageism”. Over 20 years later, BBC Radio 1 presenter Scott Mills and the head […]
Review: Lady Gaga – artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
Last night, Lady Gaga played the final London date of her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball at the O2 Arena. As a fan of the underrated Artpop album, I went to see it on Thursday. Sorry, but I can only say that the show was over-hyped and under-whelming. Anyone who expects it to be a combination […]
Review: Grace Jones – Warm Leatherette
Grace Jones was an established artist already in the disco era, with a few club hits and a strong fanbase. But her early repertoire hardly ever rose above mediocrity. When disco’s popularity suddenly declined, it was time to move on. Jones headed to the Bahamas where she recorded a career-changing album with the production duo […]
Review: La Roux – Trouble in Paradise
So much happened between La Roux’s 2009 debut and this year’s follow-up. Two massive hits, a Grammy win… But also co-founder Ben Langmaid’s departure and Elly Jackson’s vocal problems, which left her unable to sing for a year. Rising expectations to match earlier success only added to the pressure. The future of La Roux’s second […]
Madonna, urodzinowa dziewczyna
Jest jedną z najbardziej nieustraszonych i prowokujących artystek w branży. W swojej twórczości, a także poza nią, niejednokrotnie sięga po kwestie kontrowersyjne i nie boi się ryzykować. Choć od lat obnaża duszę i ciało, to istnieje pewien temat, który, wydawać się może, niezbyt lubi poruszać: swój wiek. Show biznes to ciężki biznes, który rządzi się bezlitosnymi […]