Music

Ah, the 90s, the best time to be alive. It brought us Tamagotchis, Care Bears, Game Boy, and one of my favorites, Jinco jeans and flannel shirts. But what it really brought was the sound of amazing music to our ears. I remember dancing with my grandma in her living...

In our current society, seemingly more and more public figures within the government are being exposed as being horrible people. This additionally extends to the entertainment field, specifically the musical industry. However, instead of deplatforming such people and demonstrating that we do not condone their actions, we instead still listen...

There was a time when films had a heavy impact on the popularity of songs; while that was mostly seen with popular music featured in films, oftentimes the best showcase of this is made-for-movie songs. During the early 2000s, animated movies were the largest examples of this. Movie franchises like...

The conflict in Palestine and the current war with Iran have unsurprisingly dismantled whatever good reputation Israel had within the global community. In Europe, the most widespread and publicised expression of this distaste can be seen in the coming Eurovision competition. Since its debut in 1956, the 2026 Eurovision contest...

Picture you spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to see your favorite artist perform.  You took time off from work, got all dressed up, and even bought some merchandise to support your favorite artist.  And now that you’re finally in your seat, the lights begin to dim as that...

And in a matter of minutes, Sabrina Carpenter left behind a great taste in the mouths of her fans who were mesmerized by her breathtaking performance at this year’s Coachella. The event managed to outdo itself from the year before as it featured the likes of Justin Bieber, PinkPantheress, Addison...

Anytime I am doing anything boring, such as taking a walk or doing household chores, I always have to have my favorite music in my ears. I had a job once, where I cleaned a hospital, and when it got quiet, and the visitors went home, I had music in...

Sports can be a challenge to anyone, especially those who are not as athletic or need assistance. When I was in school, I was always the last one picked for a team. I couldn’t focus on the game, and most of the time, I would be just playing in the...

Transgender individuals using a bathroom of their affirmed gender has been a controversial topic for many. I mean, some people think that a transgender person is not real, and that they want attention or something else. Transphobia is a thing, and it just doesn’t make sense to me personally. I...

Music has the power to tell stories in the form of a ballad.  Whether it’s a love story by Taylor Swift or a deep and personal recount by Ed Sheeran, music has the ability to communicate the story and heart behind the original musician. What could covers of songs offer?...

Many countries have had a fair share of artists dominating the music industry; that said, countries within Africa have had a hard time entering the limelight. That isn’t to say African artists haven’t had any influence within the music industry. As a matter of fact, African musical influences can be...

Is it just me, or is everyone waiting for their invitation to Honolulu just to—according to Kid Cudi, get that Maui Wowie? To be honest, I had no idea what that meant at first, but after tying together some context clues and common sense, I think I can confidently say...

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