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Anyone who lives in Michigan would agree that the weather in the state cannot seem to decide what season it is. Since it is July, I am just going to assume it is summer (for now).
Enjoy the sights and sounds of jazz with local musicians every Saturday this July at Riverside Park with the Ypsi Jazz Fest.
Ypsilanti is celebrating United States Independence Day with their 93rd annual parade on Monday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Out of nowhere, on Kendrick Lamar's birthday, Drake released a dance-influenced album titled “Honestly, Nevermind." Many people claim Drake to be a genius for this house style, as it may be the new wave. The only issue is Drake is not the first. Here are a few artists who have been mastering the sound of electronic, dance and house.
The Wrecks have been steadily climbing up the rock charts since their debut in 2016 with their single “Favorite Liar.”
Since 2017, many rap fans have complained about the names listed on the XXL Freshman class as well as some of the weak rap cyphers that have been featured.
The Ann Arbor Civic Band will kick off their 87th summer season with concerts in the park every Wednesday from June 15 to July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Burns Park.
Ever since his release “It Was Fun While It Lasted”, William Schultz, most commonly known as Sueco, has been growing in popularity. Many may know him for the song “Fast," but in humble opinion he has done nothing but grow with his musical and lyrical abilities since.
The grand majority of music lovers were first introduced to the Kenyan-American artist KayCyy through Kanye West’s "Donda" album. However, even before then, he has been building up steam as he nears the release of his debut LP “Who Is KayCyy?"
Since 2016, Spotify has been curating a 'Fresh Finds' playlist to help launch rising artists' careers. Now, with the Fresh Finds Program, Spotify aims to develop the careers of four independent artists.
Silverstein, the alternative rock band from Canada, has been a favorite of early 2000s emo fans and the modern rock scene alike. After blowing up with their song “My Heroine” 17 years ago, they have been loved by many.
The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park Concert will kick off its performance on May 28 at Riverside Park Pavillion in Ypsilanti.
Chicago is home to so many brilliant artists that it becomes hard to keep count, yet not many shine as bright as R&B singer Rayvn Lenae. Following the success of her 2018 EP “Crush,” she has now come up with a full 16-track album titled “Hypnos.”
Shane Garcia comes from a unique background, having roots going back to the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. Not only this, but her experience growing up in New York City, along with coming out at an early age, are important parts of her identity. In her music, you can hear the influence her background has as she writes from her world.
Kendrick Lamar is arguably the biggest name in hip-hop and is already considered one of the greatest of all time. Hours before his latest release, social media was in a frenzy as there was no real information on the upcoming album.
Jack Harlow has been slowly climbing to popularity since he started his rap career. Thanks to hit songs like “Thru the Night,” “What's Poppin,” and “Industry Baby,” he has been one of the most mainstream artists of the past year.
Not often do I hear groups making statements of being the equivalent of Diana Ross joining Bad Boy Records. When most artists make claims this bold, you assume their bark is worse than their bite; however, the new group CLUB INDGO and their newest single proves their ability.
Future is a rapper who no longer needs introduction. With multiple accolades and highly acclaimed discography, the artist has controlled the rap genre for years.
When compared to the hundreds of genres out there, rap is relatively young and has only been around for half a century. Right now, rap is in its golden age as it controls most of the mainstream music. It is extremely hard for many to see this changing anytime soon. However, rock was in the same spot before in the 90s, but by the 2000s, it became irrelevant to the masses.
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most praised and accomplished artists of this generation, winning Grammys, Pulitzers and more. However, his last official album was released five years ago. Within that time, Brockhampton’s career started and ended, and an entire presidency and pandemic occurred.
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