Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Janelle Monáe explores masculine and feminine energies on 'The Age of Pleasure'

Monáe has been releasing albums that mix R&B, pop and rap since 2007 — this is her first since 2018. Ken Tucker reviews the new album, then we listen back to our 2020 interview with the artist.



* This article was originally published here

Saturday, July 01, 2023

On her new album, Lucinda Williams asserts her legacy as a great American rock star

Lucinda Williams

On the singer-songwriter's 16th studio album Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart, Williams is at her most emotionally uncompromising and astute.

(Image credit: Danny Clinch)



* This article was originally published here