“Pop Music” Articles

It’s unsurprising that a song about losing what we love speaks to Gen Z, “the anxious generation.”

How is it that a catchy melody, solid groove, or infectious hook can make you want to dance to even the darkest and most nihilistic of thoughts?

Sam Smith’s song, while mesmerizing musically, is rather empty spiritually. If we need a glimmer of hope but want it on our own terms—apart from being a disciple of Jesus—that hope will be rather flimsy. 

Ideally, it seems, worship music should be written and performed by attractive young people sporting angular haircuts, tight T-shirts, and tattoos.

I know what my problem has been: I hadn’t accepted that there are times and seasons for all sorts of music, all sorts of genres, all levels of quality.

“Since when did lightheartedness, playfulness, and joy become such a sin?”