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Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

May 15, 2023

Amid increasing suspense, layer upon layer – voice, organ, and then strings, Kelly Clarkson proclaims, “I’m always pleasing someone, honestly, now I’m done,” as her voice itself is stacked into a one-woman choir. Turns out, she’d actually been waiting a lifetime for a moment like this. Kelly Clarkson’s new single “me” arrives after a tumultuous few years for the singer.

In 97 Words·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

97 Words: Kelly Clarkson’s “favorite kind of high”

Cascading guitar licks, thumping bass, pounding percussion and rousing runs— these are the elements that compose a Kelly Clarkson uptempo. Her latest, “favorite kind of high,” is not a new experiment. The third single from Clarkson’s forthcoming album “chemistry” follows a pair of emotive ballads and serves to reenergize the era. On

Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius

In May, we asked the question “is Janet Jackson readying a modern-day

Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

In celebration of summer, the staff at THE 97 has compiled a playlist containing

97 Words: “Rush” by Troye Sivan

July 14, 2023

In 97 Words·THE SUMMER 97

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Sometimes, an artist is able to epitomize the concept of “understanding the assignment.” On “Rush,” Troye Sivan earns an undeniable A+ in the category of thot boy summer. Atop a thumping House/Pop amalgamation,

Review: On ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd Shines

January 18, 2022

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

It is still the dawn of 2022, but we already have the right soundtrack for it. The Weeknd delivered it to us in the form of a quiet storm radio playlist as we drive into the year through the depths of night. Perhaps a metaphor of the dark times we’ve

ADELE: All Her Singles, Ranked From Great to Greatest

October 27, 2021

Featured·Music·Playlists

Like Whitney, Mariah, and Céline, Adele is a one-name artist, who needs no shock value or theatrics to entertain, but simply a microphone and a stage. With over 120 million records sold worldwide, off of three albums released across a matter of 13 years, Adele has already become one of

Review: Ava Max “Heaven & Hell”

October 5, 2020

Music·Reviews

Ava Max has been making waves for 2 years, and now her debut album finally arrives.

Review: Ever “Fearless,” Michelle Williams shines with new single

December 7, 2018

Music·Now·Reviews

Michelle Williams had quite the year, and as it comes to a close she is letting fans know that her creative juices are flowing once more. With her unscripted television series Chad Loves Michelle on the OWN Network, a starring role in Broadway’s Once on This Island, and new single “Fearless,” Michelle Williams is

97 Words: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure”

April 16, 2017

Featured·In 97 Words·Music·Now

If you’re suffering from Pop withdrawals, don’t you worry: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure.” Last night at Coachella, Gaga premiered her new Pop single and healed the souls of her fans. After taking on Rock and Acoustic with Joanne, she’s back to her Pop sound. “The Cure” is the breezy, catchy,

Single Review: Shakira drops new bop, “Me Enamoré”

April 8, 2017

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

Hot off the heels of her Latin pop hit “Chantaje” featuring fellow Colombian sensation Maluma, Shakira has released the next single to tease her upcoming 11th studio album, “Me Enamoré,” just in time for Spring Break. The poppy bop has reggaeton undertones similar to “Chantaje,” but is more breezy and

Single Review: Selena Gomez teams with Kygo on “It Ain’t Me”

February 16, 2017

Music·Now·Reviews

If you didn’t know, Selena Gomez certainly enjoys collaborating with young EDM producer-DJs. Two years ago she and Zedd released “I Want You To Know,” which become a Top 20 hit for the pair. Once again during February, she’s back at it, this time with Norwegian artist Kygo. On the

Alicia Keys’ HERE is a progressive return to form

November 21, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

Alicia Keys: Lost A new Alicia Keys album? My excitement is minimal, since her live performances of late and two latest releases (Girl On Fire and The Element Of Freedom) are a far cry from her debut trio As I Am, The Diary of Alicia Keys, and Songs In A Minor. The initial launch

Single Review: Fergie Reminds The World That “Life Goes On”

November 11, 2016

Music·Reviews

Earlier this week Fergie touted something was in the very near future. Something that was ready for release on 11/11. What wasn’t known then, was if it was a new single, music video, or her entire forthcoming anticipated album! Turns out it was a single, titled “Life Goes On,” strategically

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Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

97 Words: Kelly Clarkson’s “favorite kind of high”

Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius

Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

97 Words: “Rush” by Troye Sivan

Review: On ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd Shines

ADELE: All Her Singles, Ranked From Great to Greatest

Review: Ava Max “Heaven & Hell”

Review: Ever “Fearless,” Michelle Williams shines with new single

97 Words: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure”

Single Review: Shakira drops new bop, “Me Enamoré”

Single Review: Selena Gomez teams with Kygo on “It Ain’t Me”

Alicia Keys’ HERE is a progressive return to form

Single Review: Fergie Reminds The World That “Life Goes On”

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