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Talking Points: Robyn Breaks Down a Lifetime of Turning Pure Emotion Into Art
In this edition of “Talking Points,” Swedish singer, songwriter and producer Robyn, breaks down a lifetime of turning emotion into artwork.
Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me in a Crown” Is Microtonality Gone Pop
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Why Ariana Grande’s “no tears left to cry” Is So Uplifting, Even in a Minor Key
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with super-knowledgeable music theory super-nerds…
On Voice Leading and Tresillo in Troye Sivan & Ariana Grande’s “Dance to This”
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Does Music Theory Still Matter?
Last year, Rihanna’s hit single “Work” started an argument here at Soundfly. We come from…
The Cleansing: “Dirty Computer” Ushers in a New Era of Janelle Monáe
In the era of Cardi B, Beyoncé, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Tiffany Haddish, and many…
10 Hilariously Bad Examples of Product Placement in Music Videos
Whether today’s top charting pop artists actively seek out endorsements and sponsorships, or whether it’s…
Album Histories Monthly: Fleetwood Mac – ‘Rumours’
Welcome back to our new series on Flypaper, Album Histories Monthly, which brings you the story of a…
Why We’re Still All About Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s “Finesse” Remix
By now you’ve heard the shimmering 24-karat magic that is the remix to Bruno Mars’…