Current Pop Music

Christmas or holiday collections by current musical artists are generally cliched versions of well-known songs. This is not the case with Tori Amos' latest effort.

Dec 14, 2009 - Arlene Miles

The unlikely star of Britain's Got Talent hits some highs with a smart and eclectic set of songs sure to please a wide audience.

Dec 13, 2009 - Chris Saliba

YouTube rocked, Rihanna got tough, the Black Eyed Peas went from great to worst, and freshman upstarts became the ruling class of 2009.

Dec 8, 2009 - Jeremy Helligar

Underdog appeal and more than 100 million hits on YouTube help make Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream the biggest album debut of the year.

Dec 2, 2009 - Jeremy Helligar

The last week of November was a major week for fans of Lady Gaga. she appeared that night on The Jay Leno Show, Ellen and granted other revealing interviews.

Dec 2, 2009 - Chaz Holmes

The debut album from Susan Boyle, this year's new unlikely singing sensation, is projected to have sold over 550,000 copies in the U.S. alone in its first week.

Dec 1, 2009 - Nathan Stafford

You Tube sensation hits big time with mellow covers album featuring her stunning renditions of songs made popular by Madonna and The Rolling Stones.

Dec 1, 2009 - James W. Coates

Jamie West clutches his acoustic guitar at center stage.

Nov 28, 2009 - Danielle Jacoby

This is an amazing year for the X-Factor in the music charts. JLS, Alexandra Burke and judge Cheryl Cole have each scored at east a number 1 single and album so far.

Nov 26, 2009 - Farai Muchemwa

On the eve of the release of For Your Entertainment, Adam Lambert stirs up controversy -- and publicity -- going mouth to mouth with a guy at the American Music Awards.

Nov 25, 2009 - Jeremy Helligar

Norah Jones has produced one of the freshest musical sounds of 2009. The Fall will be a popular choice for Christmas lists this year.

Nov 25, 2009 - Ed Mayhew

Shakira's new album, She Wolf, is highlighted by uptempo beat, electronic ideas, and appearances with Kid Cudi, Lil' Wayne and Wyclef Jean.

Nov 25, 2009 - Max Sherry

She spent five years sliding down the star hierarchy before taking a tumble at the American Music Awards. Can Jennifer Lopez pick up, dust herself off and soar again?

Nov 24, 2009 - Jeremy Helligar

Out of step with contemporary culture, Nellie McKay's music is too pop for the hipsters and too clever for the mainstream. What's a girl to do?

Nov 21, 2009 - Shawn Conner

In May 2009, Madness released what is regarded as their best album ever. They may still be regarded as one-hit wonders in the States, but this record deserves an audience

Nov 10, 2009 - Tim Ellis

Fans of German pop-rock sensation Tokio Hotel have been waiting over two years for "Humanoid" to drop and their wait was well worth it.

Nov 6, 2009 - Jennifer Seydel

American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson to perform songs from her latest album, All I Ever Wanted, in Victoria, BC.

Nov 5, 2009 - Mary Peterson

On her previous albums, the multiple-award-winning singer moved from club hits to American First Nations history. WIth her new record, Mashonee offers a message of hope.

Nov 5, 2009 - Shawn Conner

Imogen Heap's release "Ellipse" represents a solid effort by the British-born artist, full of many textured melodies that put a new spin on human emotion.

Oct 30, 2009 - Julia Rogers

She loved country music all her life, even though her friends didn't see that as cool. She's become a top selling artist in 2008 and is the Princess of Pop. Who is she?

Oct 28, 2009 - Jerome Niemi

Kylie Minogue held up two fingers at each of her New York concerts, and indicated it had taken her that many decades to do a U.S. show...to which she replied "oops."

Oct 24, 2009 - Mark Fontes

Demi Lovato's second album, Here We Go Again, shows music fans that Lovato has the potential to become more than just the next Disney star.

Oct 23, 2009 - Sarah M. Vasquez

Dancepunk/synthpop trio Friendly Fires continue to storm to success, nominated for this year's Mercury Music Prize.

Oct 22, 2009 - Amy Barnard

With anecdotal lyrics and an acoustic love ballad, Paramore's third album is more than just fun to listen to.

Oct 4, 2009 - Chaz Holmes

The Noisettes started out as struggling, agit punk, indie-pop musicians in 2003. Now, with a polished sound and a major label deal, the band is poised for the Big Time.

Sep 30, 2009 - Roxanne Blanford