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Music Review: Trauma, Resilience, and Artistic Evolution

A review of Empress Of's album *Dream House* following a wildfire, Beabadoobee's *Pylon*, and a look at Céline Dion's triumphant return to the stage after battling SPS.

First tracked September 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM CDT · Latest material update September 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM CDT

September 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM CDT

Beabadoobee and Empress Of: Finding Resilience in the Sound of Change

A deep dive into Beabadoobee's *Pylon* and Empress Of's *Dream House*, exploring how contemporary music channels personal trauma, resilience, and the complex negotiation between public image and authentic selfhood.

September 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM CDT

Dream House: Rebirth After Wildfires in Empress Of's New Album

Empress Of’s new album *Dream House* is a deeply moving sonic reflection on rebuilding life and emotional sanctuary following the trauma of the 2025 wildfires that destroyed her family home in Altadena, exploring themes of resilience and finding 'home' within oneself.