Pop’s New Obsession With Persona
How artists build eras, masks, characters, and public selves in an attention economy that makes identity part of the song.
Nico Reyes
Nico Reyes writes about pop performance, public image, fandom language, and the way songs circulate online.
Songs Called “Take a Bow”: Pop Theater From Rihanna to the Underground
A title can carry theatrical finality before a song begins. “Take a Bow” remains one of pop’s most useful phrases.
Why Main Character Music Still Works
Main character music survives because confidence is not only an emotion. It is a role listeners sometimes need to borrow.