I have been a fan of Taylor Swift since the Speak Now era, so when Swift announced she was releasing “The Life of a Showgirl” on my birthday, nonetheless, I immediately pre-saved the album. I have ...

Kesha's new country-infused pop song "Yippee-Ki-Yay." is drawing comparisons to the recession pop trend of the late 2000s. Recession pop, characterized by upbeat and escapist themes, gained popularity ...

When the realities of life get hard, does music get ... happy? “Recession pop” is currently trending as people reach for the music of the mid-2000s for a mood boost. And you know what? It worked.