Category Archives: Expressive Music

There is no change without death. What once was must die to transform. It doesn’t have to be negative; it’s just part of the process. Big Thief embraces this truth and gently sends the message home on the band’s song … Continue reading →

Pop/rock star Pink has carved a unique niche for herself by flying upside down high above an arena audience while belting out an anthem without missing a beat. But in “Who Knew,” a major hit that predates her flashy acrobatics, … Continue reading →

Janet Jackson needs no introduction. Nor (depending on when you last listened to pop radio) does her chart-topping 1998 hit “Together Again.” The song — and indeed, the concept, through Janet’s eyes — is back in the limelight as her … Continue reading →

Although they wait until the end to reveal it, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere captures a sensation that some people experience during the grief process. It’s called  “bereavement hallucination.” It’s the sensation of seeing, hearing, or feeling a person who has … Continue reading →

Lady Gaga’s life was deeply influenced by her aunt, Joanne Stefani Germanotta, who died at age 19 from complications of lupus, years before the pop star was born. The entire family was deeply impacted by the early death of Joanne … Continue reading →