Music

Baby Kia is a supervillain in the making. Not much is known about the rapper, but many believe that he was sentenced to 738 years in prison for 14 counts of voluntary manslaughter. The news blew up on TikTok, with many being shocked and commenting that Baby Kia certainly wasn’t...

There was a time when folk music had a grip on American culture. However, as society has changed and introduced new technologies, one wonders if traditional folk music still has a place. It is a peculiar thought. Folk music has played a part in all cultures. Grey Group International notes...

On March 6th, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, officially ended the program that provided free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Before March 6th, families were able to order four free tests delivered to their homes through...

Boy bands used to be all the rage in US pop culture in the 90s and even the early 2000s. Now, in 2024, that craze has all but fizzled out. So, what made boybands so popular, and will that industry ever find its way back to the US? According to...

There is a language that may bring people together, heal broken hearts, and provide comfort in times of sorrow, even if our world is often full of confusion and unpredictability. Music is this language, this symphony of perfect harmony. With its power to stir up strong emotions and hit close...

A lot of the artists of today are absolutely phenomenal and talented, but as a member of Gen Z, I’ve come to like older music and artists equally as much as I like artists of my time. I gave older music a shot during COVID-19 when I was bored at...

YouTube has reigned supreme on the internet, mainly due to the platform’s wide range of content. That said, Spotify’s newest feature might be the thing to finally bring the online juggernaut some challenge. Spotify has always had some sort of video support on its platform, but a recent announcement has...

Lana Del Rey is one of the most versatile artists; from pop, to rock, to jazz, to synth-wave, she has shown her incredible vocal and creative range since her debut, self-titled 2010 album. She has nine studio albums, three EPs, 38 singles (including four as a featured artist), 18 promotional singles, and one box set....

A new form of NFT has hit the market and it’s as dangerous and uncertain as the last. Non-fungible tokens (NFT), tradable assets made from blockchain technology that can’t replicated, sprung into popularity in late 2017. The invention of its pioneering standard ERC-721, led to NFTs being adopted in the...

Pop superstar Ariana Grande, 30, just released her new album Eternal Sunshine this past Friday, March 8, 2024. I must say I am pretty impressed with the production of the album, Ariana’s stunning voice (as usual), her creativity, and her manner of displaying raw emotions through her lyrics. For starters,...

Music Festivals, big and small, have been significant staples in the music industry globally, and just like many other events involving a large gathering of people, it was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the music industry saw a decrease in consumer...

For decades, concerts were considered one of the best ways, if not the best way to show your appreciation for an artist’s music and connect with them directly in-person in a way that is simply not possible through listening to pre-recorded tracks or records.  With reasonably affordable tickets, accommodations, and...

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