Category Archives: Music Musings

I know this is mainly a political blog, but I love to write about music too. This wouldn’t be my blog if I didn’t.

Music Musings

Janet Jackson: The First Millennial

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If you're going by much of the press regarding the Millennial generation, it's easy to think that all of us are lazy, overly opinionated, and self-involved.  Of course this is simply not the case... this generation is one of incredible knowledge and skills, and has unmatched command of the digital sphere. But sadly, those skills … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Pentatonix & Dolly Parton– Jolene

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What happens when you combine a ground-breaking hit a capella group with one of the music world's most CRUCIAL legends singing a country classic? A new reason to celebrate. Fresh off the Oceanic leg of their world tour, the Pentatonix team up with the incredible Dolly Parton to deliver a rousing rendition of her hit … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Artists Rally Around Appeal of Controversial ‘Blurred Lines’ Verdict

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As the unofficial close of Summer 2016 draws near, today's news might have many people recalling Summer 2013.  During that year, the mega-hit Blurred Lines ruled the airwaves.  Not only was the song a mega-hit in the United States for 12 weeks, it also topped the charts in over 25 other countries. Like much of … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: President Obama’s Summer Playlist

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Even those with the toughest jobs need some regular ways to unwind and escape.  That includes the nation's best known elected official. In the midst of what is surely a much needed summer vacation, President Obama has given the people a quick ear into some of his current favorite sounds.  The 2016 Summer Playlist dropped … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: Sia ‘Thrills’ To 1st US Number One

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As if this week wasn't amazing enough for women in America, there's something of a revolution that occurred this week on the nation's pop charts.  Singer-songwriter phenom Sia has scored her first Number 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, and she made some important history while doing it.  Here's more from the source, Gary … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings, Politics

Music Musings: Broadway Stars Unite for Orlando at DNC

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As if the contrast between last week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland and this week's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia weren't already apparent, the DNC decided to highlight those contrasts with a literal choir of star power. In a massive, moving tribute to Americans taken by gun violence in Orlando, 40 of Broadway's biggest stars took … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: Janet Jackson’s Control– 30 Y.O.

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Long before Adele or Taylor Swift were household names, All eyes and ears in the pop music world were affixed to the one and only Janet Jackson. Through iconic albums like janet., The Velvet Rope and Rhythm Nation, she broke barriers regarding race, gender, artistic expression, and celebrity involvement in social justice. However to get to … Continue Reading ››