Pauli The PSM, courtesy Steven Piper. The new single by Pauli The PSM, “Handsome,” is the flip side of a coin for “I Don’t Deserve You (Sunshine).” While August’s meditative song vulnerably questioned his relationship with his audience, the new one is a swaggering self-empowerment anthem he hopes listeners…

Niall Horan, “The Show.” Despite having a number of years in the music industry under his belt, Niall Horan is still relatively new as a solo artist. After One Direction’s breakup, the Irish artist made two solo albums since 2017. His newest offering, The Show, is an opportunity to further…

The best albums of 2022 include Neil Young, Harry Styles, Muse, Demi Lovato, Denzel Curry, Lights, Freddie Gibbs, Steve Lacy, Father John Misty and Danger Mouse and Black Thought. Welcome to the heart of our countdown of the best albums of 2022. Before continuing, check out parts one, two and three. Part…

Harry Styles, “Harry’s House.” Harry Styles has been a prominent figure in pop music for just over a decade, but with the fracturing of One Direction in 2016, he was granted the opportunity to reset and craft a sound and style entirely of his own. He took full advantage…

Camaron Ochs photographed at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Sept. 26, 2018. Courtesy Chelsea Kornse. Other photos: Roman Gokhman, unless noted. NASHVILLE — It wouldn’t be obvious to this outsider, until Pamela Cole, co-owner of Fanny’s House of Music guitar store in East Nashville, points to a photo pinned…

Megan Thee Stallion performs during the 2021 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Courtesy. While the main pre-show distraction centered on snubs and the lack of diversity at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, the tone changed with a plethora of memorable and historic moments from this…

63rd Grammy Awards, courtesy: Recording Academy. Welcome to the Olympics of music! The 63rd Grammy Awards are not the be-all, end-all of music achievement, or even an accurate representation of the most adventurous, unique music being made today, but they’re the standard barometer of commercial success. The two awards…

“Watermelon Sugar,” the second song on Harry Styles’ latest album, begins with the former One Direction heartthrob singing, “Tastes like strawberries on a summer evening/ And it sounds like a song/ I want more berries/ And that summer feeling/ It’s so wonderful and warm.”  Fine Line Harry Styles Columbia,…

Courtesy: iHeartRadio LAS VEGAS — T-Mobile Arena came alive Friday night with the sounds of music superstars, old and new. The iHeartRadio Music Festival kicked off two nights of shows in Sin City to a sold-out crowd. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the simulcast show promised guest stars, new collaborations and lots of…