Album Review: Britney Spears – “Glory”

Maybe losing relevance is the best thing to ever happen to Britney Spears. Once the teenage prom queen of pop music, Ms. Spears is practically a legacy act compared to the constantly mutating environment of current pop music. No matter…

TYF Rates the Hot 100: Week of July 26, 2016

Since 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 has been the definitive chart gauging the biggest singles in the United States, with particular attention paid to the top 40 positions. Top 40 is so ingrained in music culture that an entire radio…

2016 Midyear Review: Best in Music

We’re already halfway through 2016, and in the first sixth months of year, we’ve the release of several albums that are shaping up to be remembered for years to come. We at the Young Folks asked some of our writers…

What’s New on the Pop Music Scene

The music scene has been buzzing with new music, appearances and tour announcements. I don’t know about you,but the Spring/Summer is the best time for song and album releases. Who doesn’t like new music to listen to while relaxing, soaking…

TYF Music Podcast: Favorite Music of 2015

It’s nearing the end of the year, and with it there’s discussion about the best music of the year. For the first (and hopefully not last!) installment of the TYF Music Podcast. some of TYF’s music writers – Jon Winkler,…

Review: Bea Miller’s Debut Album, ‘Not an Apology’

As a whole, Not an Apology, is weaker in the sense of lyrical content, but stronger in the fact that the album fits so well together. There is not a track out of place and the flow of pure pop into pop-rock, and then into acoustic is well done on Miller’s album team’s part.

Midyear Review: Best in Music in 2015

The first six months of 2015 have gone by, and there are already so many good songs and albums that deserve some recognition, even before the year ends. The Young Folks team has come together to list the best in…