A weird quirk of mine is that I often associate color with music. Depending on who I listen to, there is a color I think of when it comes to a specific artist. Purple for Kendrick Lamar, Red for Kanye West, Green for Tyler The Creator, and so forth. However, when it comes to this […]
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Radio vs. Streaming: Why Control Matters on Long Drives
Let’s be honest – there’s little reason why listeners should be relying on the radio for music. With streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and Apple Music, there’s no need to endure the commercial breaks and listen to the same songs on repeat. You can finally access what radio could never give you: […]
Lonely At The Top: Did Joey Badass Come Correct For NY?
Early this year, I was intrigued by Joey Badass’s return with “The Ruler’s Back”. A song aimed to call out Hip Hop’s recent cultural fascination with the West Coast, courtesy of Kendrick Lamar. Many others would say that the emcee had a good trajectory for album of the year. He released songs that sounded like […]
Cradle of Filth Guitarist Fired Mid-Tour
In the eyes of many, the music genre of heavy metal can seem like loud noises and edgy costumes. As it turns out, the inside workings of bands and their management can be just as scary, which the public recently discovered with the band “Cradle of Filth”. Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, the former guitarist, was let […]
The Lost Art of the Album: Has Streaming Killed Cohesive Storytelling?
For decades, the album was the cornerstone of an artist’s vision. From the sprawling concept of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” to the autobiographical journey of Joni Mitchell’s “Blue,” the full-length record was a cohesive statement, an invitation to a world created by the artist. But in the era of streaming and algorithm-driven playlists, the album […]
Soundtracks Should Use Spoken Lyrics More Often Than They Do
Soundtracks are essential for pieces of media to convey tone for scenes. If there is a tense scene where the protagonist sneaks by guards, you need a quiet, tense track that drones on to build tension. Is there a calm moment where everything is at peace? Then you need a track that calms the mind […]
Gen Z’s Obsession with Nostalgia Rock
In the current decade defined by hyper-polished pop anthems and algorithmic precision, a surprising sound is echoing through the headphones of Generation Z: the raw and uncut chords of nostalgic rock. From the grunge-fueled anthems of Nirvana to the power ballads of the ‘80s, classic rock is experiencing an unexpected resurgence driven largely by the […]
Music and Nature: An Interesting Combination
Nature is something people are inherently fascinated by. We are enthralled by the beauty it offers and diligently study anything and everything about it to satisfy our curious minds. However, there’s another way we indulge this curiosity that isn’t typically considered and that is through music. Music offers a clean canvas for musicians to display […]
The Rise of the Lo-Fi Bedroom Pop Artist
The music industry once operated on a well-defined hierarchy: aspiring artists sought record deals, secured expensive studio time and relied on industry gatekeepers for distribution. Today, that model is increasingly being disrupted by a quiet revolution occurring in bedrooms, basements and makeshift home studios worldwide. The creative and commercial success of artists recording their music […]
The Country Comeback As Commentary on Our Culture
Country music is back, baby. With Zach Bryan selling out stadiums, Beyoncé dipping her toes into the genre with “Cowboy Carter” and new artists like Ella Langley taking off, one thing is clear – country is having its moment. But this revival goes deeper than just the music, it reflects a cultural shift. In the […]
The Ups and Downs of Auto-Tune
Auto-Tune has become an essential tool for many artists who implement its use in song recordings and even live shows. This audio processor allows for instantaneous shifts in pitch and quality for the vocalist, which has caused contrasting opinions to form within audiences. While many people excuse the use of Auto-Tune, many others dislike it. […]
Thousands of People Turn Out at Ozzy Osbourne’s Procession
To the dismay of many, English songwriter, singer and Black Sabbath band co-founder Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025. In Birmingham a funeral procession was held to honor the famous singer and to mourn his passing as thousands upon thousands of people attended the procession. The procession started from Osbourne’s childhood in Aston […]
