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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 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM CDT

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.