On a week like this, with a crushing onslaught of strong contenders for the coveted Fri 5, your faithful reviewer feels like an “American Idol” judge, with a whole load of self-imposed rules about ...

Singer, songwriter, and producer Melanie Martinez makes sleek, dark pop with a satiric edge and real emotional bite. Martinez debuted with her fantastic 2015 LP Cry Baby, a concept album about a young ...

What albums should you be listening to? — -- intro: This week Talib Kweli drops a surprise free album, seasoned indie-rock band Nada Surf releases an epic live album, electro-pop singer Melanie ...

After four days of live music across eight stages from a star-studded lineup, including Megan Thee Stallion, SZA and The Killers, Lollapalooza 2024 will come to a close on Sunday night with headlining ...

It’s ironic that New York musician Melanie Martinez first found fame as a 17-year-old on the US version of The Voice, where judges first assess you on the basis of that quality alone. Over a decade on ...

Melanie Martinez has been accused of rape by Timothy Heller. Here's everything to know about the 22-year-old singer. 4. She has denied the allegations. After seeing Timothy’s shocking accusations ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Pop singer and influencer Melanie Martinez is under scrutiny for her Cry Baby Coloring Book, a 2016 release that critics claim contains imagery promoting child abuse. Known for songs like "Cry Baby" ...