Mikael Wood writes about pop music in all its ever-quickening splendor. Prior to joining the Los Angeles Times in 2012, he was a freelance contributor to Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Spin and the Village Voice. He grew up in Little Rock, Ark., graduated from Northwestern University and knows every word to “Mo Money Mo Problems.” He was named pop music critic in 2016.
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The country star talks about the traditionalism of her latest album, ‘Hummingbird,’ and the interaction with a heckler that spawned a viral video.
Oct. 15, 2024
A nominee last year for the Grammys’ songwriter of the year award, Amy Allen is poised for more nods with her work on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet.”
Oct. 15, 2024
The Grammy-winning producer and songwriter looks back at a very busy 2024, including his work with Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and his band Bleachers.
Oct. 13, 2024
For the sibling pop savants, work and family have long been intertwined. They’ve proved it with their most autobiographical album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft,’ a strong contender for the 67th Grammy Awards.
Oct. 10, 2024
Beyoncé’s complicated history in album of the year means that all eyes will be on that prize when Grammy nominations are announced in November.
Oct. 10, 2024
Solange’s latest project is Eldorado Ballroom, a three-night series of wide-ranging musical performances set to open Thursday at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Oct. 9, 2024
Nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards will be announced on Nov. 8 with the ceremony itself taking place on Feb. 2.
Oct. 9, 2024
The band’s latest offering jams together styles and textures with its usual intricacy while relishing a newly noisy edge.
Oct. 9, 2024
The hit-making producer goes deep on the concept of gratitude, his relationship with Chad Hugo and capturing his life story — in Lego form — with the help of director Morgan Neville.
Oct. 9, 2024
The success of her single ‘Tennessee Orange’ put Megan Moroney on the map. Says the country singer now: ‘I don’t want to limit myself in any way.’
Oct. 8, 2024