Katy Perry sheds the 'purposeful pop' thesis for a much-needed dose of optimism

What is the purpose of “purposeful pop” today? That phrase was Katy Perry’s go-to as she rolled out her latest album, “Witness,” in June. It tried to sum up the tough job she’d given herself — to advocate for liberal causes and newer, deeper sounds, while still hitting the beats of her hugely successful...

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