[Opinion] Madison Beer’s ‘locket’ is not the magnum opus her pre-release singles promised

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Madison Beer, at 26, has spent exactly half her life in the public eye, and yet hasn’t come close to attaining the popularity of peers such as Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan.

Madison Beer’s ‘locket’ is not the magnum opus her pre-release singles promised

Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts, opinions and critiques.  Many know Madison Beer as the talented tween Justin Bieber discovered and endorsed in 2012, a reputation that still shapes how listeners perceive her music today. Others know her as a TikTok and Instagram influencer whose internet presence defines her public image. In previous interviews, Beer said rising to fame so young left her feeling judged by…

Madison Beer Doesn't Want to Remember 2016

Photos courtesy of Madison Beer. Madison Beer needs no introduction. The 26-year old singer, songwriter, producer, and author has been in the game for over a decade, a journey kickstarted when Justin Bieber tweeted her YouTube cover of Etta James’ “At Last” with the caption “#futurestar.” The rest was history. After two quietly successful pop projects, Life Support and Silence Between Songs, she’s back with her third studio album Locket, an 11-t…

Is Perfection the Problem for Madison Beer?

We’ve all heard of the name Madison Beer. The drop-dead gorgeous singer-songwriter is widely known, but somehow, she isn’t a household name. Beer first entered the spotlight in 2012 after Justin Bieber tweeted a link to one of her YouTube covers, instantly catapulting her into viral fame. From there, she signed with Island Records, released multiple singles, and slowly built a dedicated fanbase. Over the years, she’s had moments of mainstream vi…