Music

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...

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...

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