#bruno-mars

#bruno-mars

From the first single "I Just Might," a pleading request that his lover be able to move on the dancefloor at his level, it's clear that Mars is inviting more comparisons to groovier hits of yesteryear than usual. It reminded me of both Junior Senior's "Move Your Feet" and Leo Sayer's "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," hitting the same melodies or gang vocal inflections.

The only song here that really matters. Written just hours after the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and released a few days later, Springsteen names names (looking at you, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem) and speaks bold, specific truth. With a title that recalls his own impactful Streets of Philadelphia, a melody reminiscent of Bob Dylan, and an urgency not felt since Neil Young's Ohio, it may not be groundbreaking musically, but Streets of Minneapolis is exactly what we need right now.

He is the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify and, at a time when fewer records are being bought than ever, he ranks among the 30 best-selling artists of all time, surpassing, for example, Bruce Springsteen and U2 with an estimated 236 million records sold. He has won 16 Grammy Awards and has had nine number-one hits in the U.S.

Before the holiday, we were talking a lot about A.I. music. And then when I was listening to the new Bruno Mars song, all I could think about was A.I. It's called I Just Might. It is a rich and lustrous homage to the soul pop of the early 1970s. Obviously, you're thinking about the Jackson 5. It's gloss. It's note-perfect.

As of today, Bruno Mars only has three solo albums to his name, with the most recent of which being 2016's smash hit 24K Magic. Well, about eight years later, the pop star says he's finally done with his next album. "My album is done," he stated in a tweet. Can't get much more straightforward than that; Brace for new Bruno Mars.

Of the many nightlife options on the Las Vegas Strip, The Pinky Ring is unique. It's not a concert venue per se, but once you're inside, it's impossible not to gravitate toward the stage, which floats at the edge of a cozy, rotunda-like room. A six-piece band supplies a steady stream of funk and R&B hits from the 1980s and '90s, and the warm, pulsating sound has the exhilarating effect of a tabernacle choir.

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter triumphed at the MTV Video Music awards, taking home two moonman trophies each in a relatively muted show that once again largely celebrated female pop artists and legacy acts. Gaga, the most nominated artist of the evening with 12 nods, took home the first award at Long Island's UBS arena, for artist of the year, winning over fellow superstars Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Beyonce, all of whom were not in attendance.

Wesley Morris showcases a unique blend of cultural critique and personal reflection through his new podcast, Cannonball, tackling the impact of digital consumption on non-visual media.

The NEO S BRUNO MARS 5 Fret Edition controller features custom visuals based on Bruno Mars' Fortnite avatar and includes a tactile Festival Attachment for an authentic guitar feel.