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, Birthday Girl
She’s one of the most fearless and provocative artists in the music industry. Her artistic output often explores controversial issues, and taking risk is not something she seems to be scared of. But despite baring her soul and body for years, it appears that there is one subject she doesn’t like to talk about much: […]
Madonna’s #SecretProject
In the 1992 interview with Vanity Fair, Madonna was asked what she is going to do when she turns 50 and her “body goes”. “I’ll use my mind”, she replied promptly. Indeed. Not that her body is any less seductive than it was in 1992 – she gets better with age just like a fine wine! […]