the charts
The Strange, Tortured Evolution of the UK Music Charts
The Official UK Album and Singles Charts were once the only barometer of musical success. These days, it's a lot more complicated.
On Hayley Kiyoko, Queerness and Mainstream Pop
What does the megastar mean to young queer fans today, and why is she so significant?
How Max Martin Built a Pop Sound Then Lost His Grip on the Charts
In 2017, for the first time in years, the frequent Taylor Swift and Katy Perry collaborator had no number 1s—might his reign be over?
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