6 cool issues in music this week embody Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Rick Rubin

A half-dozen cool issues in music, from two factors of view:

Peter Gokey of Jordan:

1 Miley Cyrus, “Flowers.” On the brand new single from her upcoming album “Infinite Summer season Trip,” Miley exhibits us that Taylor Swift would not have the market cornered on breakup songs, with lyrics like “I can love me higher than you’ll be able to.” The radio-friendly beat all however ensures one other hit on her fingers.

2 Madonna, “Again That Up to the Beat.” An outtake from Madonna’s “Insurgent Coronary heart” periods, this demo model of what finally seems on “Madame X” is a cleaner association. With a staccato, snappy beat, it is having fun with its viral second on TikTok. Will Madonna carry out this on her upcoming best hits tour?

3 U2, “Satisfaction (In The Identify Of Love) [Songs Of Surrender].” March brings “Songs of Give up,” an album of acoustic and rearranged U2 songs. This stripped-down model, that includes wealthy emotionality in Bono’s vocals and dramatic piano preparations, is a hopeful signal for an album of recent takes on previous classics.

Jon Bream, Star Tribune critic:

1 Rick Rubin profile, “60 Minutes.” Interviewer Anderson Cooper dubbed the eccentric music mogul “the guru.” The fascinating, well-done piece captures the Zen essence and elusive magic of Rubin, who’s normally media shy. With no technical expertise, Rubin listens for “a sense”— and he is discovered it with Run DMC, Tom Petty, Adele and late profession Johnny Money, amongst others. Kesha and Chuck D of Public Enemy are interviewed.

2 Sudan Archives, “The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Accompanied by a trumpet, bassist, drum pad, her personal violin and a wine glass (for percussive impact), the buzzy Los Angeles singer delivered “Homesick (Attractive & Smug),” a vibey, minimalist reflection on the complexities of romance, compounded by ‘rona, as she calls it.

3 Sounds of Blackness, the Ordway. Their “Music for Martin” live performance had a lot depth —in goal, message, expertise, musical vary. Jamecia Bennett sparkled, as at all times. Carrie Harrington was valuable. Billy Steele was a marvel on organ. Visitor rapper Lil Buddy McLain delivered “So Grateful.”

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