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(11/10/22 1:00pm)
It has been a while since the music scene has seen something as vocally unique and lyrically intriguing as Palaye Royale. This band started in 2008 but did not come out with a full-length album until “Boom Boom Room” in 2016 with Sumerian Records.
(11/02/22 12:00pm)
Oct. 28 featured some spectacular releases from Westside Gunn, SZA, and even Rihanna. However, the St. Louis star Smino finally released his long-awaited album “Luv 4 Rent.” Being one of the most authentic and grooviest artists of this generation, the highly anticipated project couldn’t have come sooner.
(11/03/22 12:00pm)
Architects’ 2021 album “For Those That Wish To Exist” was considered one of the best records to come of the year. Its heaviness and radical lyricism made the metal scene wild, making it hard for any other record to come close.
(10/27/22 12:00pm)
Thanks to streaming and technology, there are millions of artists available for listeners to discover. However, as helpful as this seems, it is difficult for these independent artists to carve out a career. For the past six years, Spotify has developed the Fresh Finds Program to help launch careers of multiple artists such as Clairo, Omar Apollo, and 100 gecs.
(10/27/22 12:00pm)
No one brings back the 80s synth vibes like The 1975. Now on their fifth studio album, this English rock band has been gaining traction since 2013. Now, the group is one of the more well-known alternative rock bands of the time, and for a good reason.
(10/19/22 12:00pm)
October is a time of fall, cider and most of all, horror. Scary movies are a pivotal part of the month of October and so are their sinister theme songs.
(10/19/22 12:00pm)
It is not every day that people find a band like Hayley and the Crushers. Described as “poolside glitter punk,” this band has been on the run since 2016 with the release of “Jewel Case." This punk group's unique sound gives off the vibe of being modernly vintage, especially in their new record “Modern Adult Kicks.”
(10/14/22 12:00pm)
James and the Shame, the music project by the well-known content creator, Rhett James McLaughlin of Good Mythical Morning, released his debut album “Human Overboard" on Sept. 23.
(10/13/22 12:00pm)
Rap and rock have always shared a close relationship. However, artists such as Jean Dawson have slowly been tearing down the walls that separate the two. With the release of his second studio album "CHAOS NOW*," Dawson continues to spearhead this new artistic movement of hip-hop.
(10/13/22 12:00pm)
The Wonder Years made a mark on the pop-punk scene with their release “The Upsides” which debuted in 2010. Though criminally underrated, they have brought out beautiful records, starting with “The Greatest Generation.” They are undoubtedly one of the most underrated pop-punk bands in modern times.
(10/11/22 12:00pm)
Eastern Michigan University's AMP!, or Amplifying the Arts, is a student organization under EMU arts management that helps connect student artists with opportunities and audiences.
(10/05/22 12:00pm)
Since the 1992 Super Bowl halftime show hosted by In Living Color, the halftime show has been an essential part of American culture. Some notable names to have performed include Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Prince, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more.
(10/05/22 12:00pm)
Before his breakout stardom as Steve Harrington in “Stranger Things,“ Joe Keery already had experience in the music industry as the guitarist for psych-rock band Post Animal. His musical career turned solo upon releasing his first album under the pseudonym, Djo (pronounced like the artist's first name Joe), in 2019 called "Twenty Twenty.”
(09/29/22 12:00pm)
Sueco came into the light yet again, putting into existence the deluxe version of his album “It Was Fun While it Lasted,“ released in March. The added tracks were seemingly unexpected, but a pleasant surprise for fans nonetheless.
(09/22/22 12:00pm)
When fans of R&B discuss neo-soul artists, the same names are mentioned. Those names being D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, India.Arie or Musiq Soulchild, who all deserve their flowers. However, here are some more underrated talents who fit into this flavorful genre.
(09/22/22 12:00pm)
Not every day do you find someone who makes music like today’s newer artists. Killboy has undoubtedly pushed the envelope regarding the rock genre, giving it an interesting spin with sounds similar to that of 100 Gecs.
(09/11/22 7:28pm)
Thanks to the gift of streaming, music is being pushed out at a violent speed every Friday. Almost at the same space, reviews and reactions are released within a couple of days to a few hours. This rapid consumption and production of art and content, however, may not be as pleasant as it seems.
(09/13/22 12:00pm)
Pierce The Veil has been the pinnacle of many peoples’ emo phases at some point or another. Their song “King For a Day” has just recently made it to the top of Billboard’s top 100 hard rock list, despite it being out for ten years now. Even though it has just reached the front of the public eye, it has been a staple in the rock music scene for years.
(09/13/22 12:00pm)
Music has been taking interesting turns for the past couple of years, notably the shift in the tone of vocals and lyrics. Both have seemed to mellow over the years, and John Phelps is a good example.
(09/07/22 12:00pm)
Even though Ari Lennox has been in the R&B scene since the early 2010s, she did not fully break into the mainstream until the release of “Shea Butter Baby” ft. J. Cole in 2018. Since then, the Queen of Dreamville has been a beloved voice and personality, accumulating four million monthly followers. Continuing this success, she plans to release “age/sex/location” Sept. 9, and to help with that, she just released an unanticipated EP “Away Message.”