Category Archives: MTV Music News

Dreamer Isioma, The Fearless Observer, Is Unfazed

Dreamer Isioma, a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends indie rock, funk, and pop with hip-hop, talks to MTV News about ‘Goodnight Dreamer,’ their eclectic new album, and taking it all in stride.

Sasami’s New Album Squeeze Is A Haunted House

Sasami’s second album, ‘Squeeze,’ finds her making a dramatic turn from more melodic indie-rock toward heavy rock and metal in an effort to become completely singular. ‘I promise to keep it interesting,’ she tells MTV News.

Taylor Swift’s Red Found Its Power And Legacy In The Details

As Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ saw her go full-on pop, she brought with her a country-honed knack for seasoning her songwriting with personal details. It made her music irresistible — and inspired an entire generation of artists, like Adult Mom and Ellis, to do the same.

A Decade Under Spotify’s Streaming Influence

Spotify launched in the U.S. in 2011, and by the following year, it was well on its way to remaking the music industry. But not without its artists detractors — whose calls got louder in 2022, in the wake of the platform’s biggest controversy yet.