Music

Katy Perry Returns with “Woman’s World”

By Jenny O'Connor | July 12, 2024

A Controversial Comeback for the Singer’s Sixth Studio Album Katy Perry has once again graced the pop music scene with her latest single, “Woman’s World,” released today, July 12, 2024. This track marks a significant moment in her career as it’s the first single from her upcoming, yet-to-be-titled sixth studio album. Perry’s announcement and teasers…

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G.URL, So Confusing: Dismantling Female Rivalry Through Hyperpop

By Annika McCabe | July 3, 2024
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Charli XCX & Lorde’s ability to “work it out on the remix” goes beyond the mere squashing of beef, it’s an honest exploration of 21st century female relationships Charli XCX has been largely iconic online since the days of Tumblr in 2014 when her song Boom Clap swept the charts and graced the big screen…

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NewJeans Unveil ‘Supernatural’ Pop-Up Store in Tokyo

By Jenny O'Connor | June 27, 2024
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With Exclusive Takashi Murakami Collaboration NewJeans has taken over Shibuya, Tokyo with their dazzling new pop-up store, aptly named “Supernatural.” This unique shopping experience, which runs until July 15 at the Line Friends Square Shibuya, offers fans an exclusive chance to snag one-of-a-kind merchandise from the group’s high-profile collaboration with celebrated artists Takashi Murakami and…

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The Post-Hyperpop Landscape

By Jenny O'Connor | June 15, 2024

How Hyperpop’s Wild Childs Are Shaping the Future of Music In the constantly evolving world of music, the hyperpop genre has carved out a distinctive and influential niche. Hyperpop emerged as a genre that embraced maximalism, distortion, and a playful approach to pop conventions. It was marked by an audacious blend of sugary melodies, glitchy…

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Super Sapphic Ultra Modern Girl

By Team G.URL | June 8, 2024
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Pop culture’s ongoing sapphic explosion Written by Ashley Schofield Happy Pride Month! It’s a damn good time for sapphic representation. To put it one way, lesbians are eating good right now. For the first time in a long time, art made for and by the sapphic community is comfortably back in the mainstream, not hidden…

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Charli XCX’s “BRAT”: Hyperpop’s New Masterpiece

By Jenny O'Connor | June 7, 2024
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Happy Brat Day! Charli XCX has once again taken the pop music world by storm with the release of her latest album, “BRAT,” which dropped today, June 7, 2024. With this album, Charli firmly cements her status as a trailblazer in the hyperpop genre, delivering an electrifying collection that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music…

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