Women To The Front
‘Kaleidoscope’: How Kelis Rewrote The R&B Rulebook
A coming-of-age tale set to thumping bass and wheezing synths, ‘Kaleidoscope’ saw Kelis set the standard for a new era of experimental R&B.
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Features11 months ago‘It’s Blitz!’ How Yeah Yeah Yeahs Created The Art-Pop Album Of The Decade
Trading their scuzzy guitars for synths, ‘It’s Blitz!’ found Yeah Yeah Yeahs launching a dancefloor assault shot through with uncompromising punk spirit.
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In-Depth11 months ago
Riot Girls: The Female Musicians Who Changed The World
It wasn’t easy for musicians to be openly feminist – or, indeed, to be openly women. But right from the start, they’ve been there...
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Features11 months ago
Move It On Over: The New Generation Of Female Country Singers
Shania Twain opened the door for a range of female country singers, with some joining her pop-rock crossover, while others are going the traditional route.
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Features11 months ago
The Fashion Of Eve: Ruff Ryders’ First Lady
A hip-hop and fashion icon, Eve’s style is as singular as her flow. Revisit her best looks from her Ruff Ryder days to the red carpet.
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Classical Features11 months ago
Best Female Composers Of All Time: 21 For 2021
Who are the best female composers in classical music? Discover our selection of the greatest female composers throughout history.
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Features11 months ago
Best Female Bassists: An Essential Top 25 Countdown
Our list of the best female bassists includes key players in punk, funk, and lyrical rock, and headed by one of the most versatile musicians to ever pick up the instrument.
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Features11 months ago
‘Come Away With Me’: Revisiting Norah Jones’ Breakout Debut Album
Norah Jones’ multi-Grammy-winning debut album, ‘Come Away With Me,’ is one of the 21st Century’s instant classics.
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Features11 months ago
Best Erykah Badu Songs: 20 Essential Cuts From The Queen Of Neo-Soul
Thoughtful and envelope-pushing, the best Erykah Badu songs prove exactly why the singer has been crowned The First Lady Of Neo-Soul.
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Features11 months ago
Best Jessie J Songs: 20 Self-Affirming Anthems
Characterized by a voice that could split the sky or flutteringly seduce, Jessie J's fresh sound and Essex-girl saltiness always marked her out as a different kind of pop star.
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Features11 months ago
‘Rock Follies’: Remembering The Groundbreaking Feminist Music TV Show
Scripted by Howard Schuman, with music by Roxy Music’s Andy Mackay, ‘Rock Follies’ was a radical TV show that challenged male power in the music industry.
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Features11 months ago
20 Of The Best Rihanna Songs
The Barbados-born Rihanna has come a long way since ‘Pon De Replay.’ Here are 20 of the best Rihanna songs to take you on that journey.
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Features11 months ago
A Cultural Constant: The Inspiration Of Yoko Ono
The Japanese artist has been a touchstone of popular culture for more than half a century.
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Features12 months ago
‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’: How Zhané Made A Name For Themselves
Benefitting from a luminous, nostalgic sheen, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’ is a reminder that R&B duo Zhané were a unique voice in early 90s R&B.
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Features12 months ago
‘Control’: How Self-Assertion Made Janet Jackson An Icon
A highly personal album that set her on a new creative path, ‘Control’ found Janet Jackson making leaps towards dominating the pop world.
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Features12 months ago
‘Picture To Burn’: Portrait Of Taylor Swift As A One-Woman Powerhouse
The fourth single from Taylor Swift’s debut album, ‘Picture To Burn’ lit a fire in her fans, with a sentiment that remains as strong as ever.
