A red sign has been placed on a genre that should have remained untouched–and not a giant neon one to keep us dancing all night long, an eviction notice instead. Years ago, we could walk into any house party and expect only the top, classic playlist of our dreams. No...
If you are on any social media such as TikTok or Instagram, then it is more than likely you have heard of Chappell Roan, or at the very least, have heard her music. Responsible for hits such as “HOT TO GO”, “Good Luck, Babe”, and my personal favorite “Pink Pony...
Transportation has been one of the significant issues fans have to tackle when planning trips to concerts and festivals. In a perfect world, stadiums would have various convenient ways for fans to travel to their events. Unfortunately, many stadiums in the United States can be so much of a hassle...
Zara Larsson’s line “Boots!” is more than just an ego boost. It’s a mixture of ferocity, fabulosity, and genius wrapped in glittery bows of chicness and sass. It personifies the energy that Larsson brings to the song in just one line, and it gives the song even more life than...
Imagine a world where only men were involved in the music industry. Think of how different our connection with music would be–would women be able to connect with artists in the same way? Would young girls still have the same role models as they do now? Without women, where would...
I feel like no matter what song you decide to listen to, for example, The Beatles, Kiss, or even Madonna, you as the listener know exactly who you are listening to. Even if you do not fully know the lyrics of the song, there will be no mistaking the artist...
Live performances are probably one of the toughest and most demanding parts of a musician’s job. Having to tie together the singing aspect, dancing aspect, visual aspect, and appeal subject it to heavy criticism, and only few artists have been able to master the art of live performance over the...
Over this past weekend, people from across the country joined together to celebrate community and resistance against fascism through song. The nationwide protest was organized by Singing Resistance, which is a grassroots movement with over 95 chapters across the US. You have probably seen this group’s work before, even if...
Mark your calendars, people, because on Feb. 27, 2026, Bruno Mars is coming out with a brand-new album! Titled The Romantic, Mars announced the new upcoming album on Jan. 7, 2026, and as the release date nears, the excitement and anticipation grow among the fans. Surprisingly debuting as his fourth solo...
A sound clip has been all over my “for you” page recently. Presented as an upbeat chanting choral piece, this viral sound clip is actually AI. I couldn’t tell when I first heard it, and I bet neither could you. An AI cover of Belgian artist Stromae’s Papaoutai has blown...
Music gaining traction in the time of the internet and social media is wildly different from past decades. It doesn’t matter how long ago the track premiered or by what band; once the internet latches on, the song will be given a new life in a new context. Popular alternative...
My name is Pink and I’m really glad to meet you—the opening line to one of PinkPantheress’s, now, most iconic songs to date. The song Illegal has spread like wildfire across TikTok, and many people have begun to recognize PinkPantheress as the pop genius that she is. Pink has become...
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