Articles by Jeanette Leech
Winter: The Story Behind Tori Amos’ Breakthrough Song
A song whose meaning has evolved over time, Winter’s warm beauty has led Tori Amos to reflect on family life in different ways.
Best Female Drummers: 20 Hard-Hitting Legends In Music
Beating their own path through music history, the best female drummers have proven they have as much power as the men in the game.
Juice: The Story Behind Lizzo’s Breakout Song
A landmark anthem of self-love, Juice wrapped a modern protest message in feel-good funk, capturing Lizzo’s essence in the process.
‘SUCKER’: How Charli XCX Proved She Was No Pop Pushover
With her second album, ‘SUCKER’, Charli XCX proved her star quality and set a benchmark for modern pop music.
Best Dionne Warwick Songs: 20 Unbeatable Classics
Ranging across heartfelt soul, prowling funk, feisty pop and more, the best Dionne Warwick songs reveal a singer that is hard to categorise.
‘Everyday Is Christmas’: How Sia Unleased Her Inner Christmas Child
With her ‘Everyday Is Christmas’ album, Sia set out to improve on the state of modern Christmas songs. She pulled out a cracker.
Best Janelle Monáe Songs: 20 Visions Of Afrofuturist Pop
The best Janelle Monáe songs find a space where Black experience, queer expression, sci-fi pop, imagination, reality and technology intersect.
Never Ever: The Story Behind All Saints’ Immortal Breakup Song
Providing catharsis for millions of listeners, Never Ever was the song that secured All Saints’ career. It remains forever timeless.
‘For The Roses’: This Overlooked Joni Mitchell Album Deserves Garlands
Released between two critical and commercial peaks, the ‘For The Roses’ album finds Joni Mitchell’s artistry continuing to flourish.
‘Hejira’: How Joni Mitchell Journeyed Into Her Greatest Musical Experiment
Joni Mitchell’s eighth album, ‘Hejira’ was dominated by themes of wanderlust. It remains the peak of her 70s musical experiments.
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