Andrew’s Substack

Aretha Franklin's 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' Turns 40

As the 80’s trudged onward, Aretha Franklin reassembled herself back into a commercial juggernaut in the music industry.

Jul 9 • 

Andrew Martone

5

April 2025

And This Is Why I Still Buy CDs, Volume 2

Glory to Gloria Estefan, my final VH1 Divas Live infinity stone

Apr 24 • 

Andrew Martone

4

And This Is Why I Still Buy CDs, Volume 1

Spotify Crashes; Mavis Staples Spits A Hot 16 With Prince

Apr 18 • 

Andrew Martone

2

Concert Review: Kylie Minogue Conquers Madison Square Garden

The international superstar shined during her first U.S. arena tour.

Apr 11 • 

Andrew Martone

4

March 2025

Review: 'Snow White''s 2025 Remake Is A Poisoned Apple

The fairest this is not.

Mar 28 • 

Andrew Martone

1

Album Review: Lady Gaga 'Mayhem'

After nearly half a decade, Gaga returns to pop, and progressively hearkens back to her previous selves.

Mar 19 • 

Andrew Martone

3

December 2024

A Decade of Mariah Carey's Christmas Shows

It has been exactly 10 years since Mariah Carey fully embraced her role as Christmas Queen.

Dec 15, 2024 • 

Andrew Martone

1

October 2024

Reckoning With 'Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics' A Decade Later

The final Aretha album turns 10.

Oct 17, 2024 • 

Andrew Martone

2

Album Review: Vanessa Williams’ ‘Survivor’

A baffling body of work full of incongruent brilliance.

Oct 2, 2024 • 

Andrew Martone

2

September 2024

Concert Review: Troye Sivan & Charli XCX Bring the 'SWEAT Tour' To NYC

Over and over again, Madison Square Garden shook last night.

Sep 24, 2024 • 

Andrew Martone

2

August 2024

An Ode to Mary J. Blige's 'Mary'

'Mary' was released 25 years ago today.

Aug 17, 2024 • 

Andrew Martone

7

June 2024

I Met Céline Dion Last Night

And saw an early screening of her new documentary, I Am Céline Dion

Jun 18, 2024 • 

Andrew Martone

3