'Veronica Electronica' is an energetic trip through Madonna's past

Published July 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM EDT

Pop megastar Madonna's new album, called 'Veronica Electronica,' returns to a time when Madonna was at the peak of her powers – and when dance music transformed into forms that were both more aggressive and more psychedelic.

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