Music

Hey ARMY Fans! Have I got news for you! In addition to the global tour, ARIRANG World Tour, BTS has once again graced fans with yet another surprise! To celebrate Festa, their annual fan festival, and to perhaps generate even more excitement for their new tour, BTS has released the new song, “Come...

While growing up in a mostly white community, in a small farming town, as a kid, I grew up listening to Backstreet Boys, Insync, and Spice Girls, as well as Shania Twain, and Dixie Chicks. Learning about heartbreak, love, and how it felt good to be a woman. Then I...

In today’s world, we see music dominate headlines globally. Music is a common symbol of community, culture, and a sense of freedom and belonging. The most common types of music are rap, pop, indie, rock, and other lively styles of music, mainly listened to by youth. But there is one...

July 20th 2017, marked a hard day for anyone who is a fan of Linkin Park and Chester Bennington, their lead singer.. When I found out he had passed away, I was in tears. His music saved me through most of my high school life, and now, as an adult,...

Insurance should be free because it provides the protection that everyone needs, regardless of income and wealth. Life is very unpredictable, and events such as illness, accidents, or natural disasters can create sudden and overwhelming costs. Without insurance, many people are unable to financially recover from these situations, which can...

On May 15, 2026, Drake, a famous Canadian rapper, officially launched 3 new albums:Habibti, Iceman, and Maid of Honour, making his debut this year. So I have listened to the majority of songs from each album, and it is safe to say I haveAn understanding ranking of best to worst....

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...

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