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(03/30/22 12:00pm)
From the rebirth and renewal of nature to the excitement and enticement of the sun coming out, there are many elements that make up the springtime. Whether it be during spring cleaning and home improvements or a get-together outdoors, there are plenty of activities where the perfect spring playlist can make a day better.
(03/16/22 12:00pm)
While it sometimes seems that artists burst out of thin air, that is not usually the case. They must cultivate their art and test their limits. Here is some of my favorite early work from four popular artists before their sound resonated to the masses.
(03/08/22 1:00pm)
In downtown Detroit on Feb. 28, Little Caesars Arena was packed with tens of thousands of fans waiting in anticipation to witness some amazing talent. Tyler, the Creator brought along fellow music artists Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown for his headlining "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" tour.
(03/02/22 1:00pm)
Eastern Michigan University's Choir from the School of Music and Dance will be performing their biggest event of the year on Friday, March 11, at the Pease Auditorium.
(03/02/22 1:00pm)
The dream pop duo Beach House is here with their eighth record “Once Twice Melody'." This dynamic group has been around for almost two decades; however, this is the first album produced solely by them.
(02/23/22 1:00pm)
Alemeda is part of a now growing generation of artists finding success through the social media app Tik Tok. Her first debut song was “Wish You The Worst," but most of the world was introduced to her through single “Gonna Bleach My Eyebrows." Building off that success, her newest single titled “Post Nut Clarity," has finally come to fruition.
(02/14/22 1:00pm)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of hardships, it also helped to spawn creativity in some. During quarantine, this 22-year-old Eastern Michigan University student jump started his business idea.
(02/14/22 1:00pm)
Feb. 14 is a day meant to express love toward the people that make even the mundane special. One of the best ways to gift your feelings is with a hand made playlist. This Valentines Day, if you’re in need of a love song that is not too cliche or overused, here is the perfect list for you.
(02/09/22 1:00pm)
In celebration of Black History Month, this article honors some of the many black artists who were pioneers in the art of music; this list consists of those who are not commonly spoken of. Here are five black musicians that have helped create the sounds we love today.
(02/07/22 1:00pm)
Yael Rothfeld, a part-time lecturer at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Music and Dance and elementary music teacher at Thurston Elementary School, has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 GRAMMY Music Educator Award.
(02/02/22 1:00pm)
When you ask people from another state who the best rappers out of Michigan are, their response will most likely include Eminem, Big Sean, or even Danny Brown. Yet, if you are from the metro-Detroit area, you should be aware of the Detroit rap sound and the multitude of great artists that aren't as well known outside of state lines. Here is your guide to some of the top rappers from the Mitten:
(01/25/22 1:00pm)
Friday is always a special time for music fans, as it is the day for music releases. Jan 14 gave music listeners so many great drops, it's hard to focus on only one. Here are some of the best releases from that Friday:
(01/17/22 1:00pm)
Ever since 2010, Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, has been one of the most interesting and enticing artists around. He has climbed his way to stardom thanks to previous hit albums like “House of Balloons”, “Trilogy” and “After Hours." With this new release, titled “Dawn FM,“ The Weeknd plans to take us on an introspective trip through purgatory.
(01/04/22 1:00pm)
It has been over two years since Frank Ocean released a single track, and getting close to 2,000 days since his last studio album “Blonde” was released. We can all agree that everyone is starving for Frank Ocean material. Apple Music fans, on the contrary, have benefited from Blonded Radio and Frank Ocean's Christmas Day release.
(12/16/21 3:56pm)
Since the genre of R&B started it has been an important staple in music, giving us some of the most important artists of all time. In the past, the genre was home to names like Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, D'angelo and so much more. While artists like Brent Faiyaz, SZA, Giveon and Summer Walker hold the mantle now, here are six R&B artists to keep your eyes on in the coming year.
(12/09/21 11:00am)
Throughout his life, Virgil Abloh touched many different forms of art and styles. He was known for his impact in the fashion industry with brands like Off White and Pyrex. In the music industry we owe Abloh thanks for his close work with rapper Kanye West and his forward thinking album art.
(11/26/21 12:00pm)
Bruno Mars has been a titan in the music industry since the early 2010’s with hit songs like “Grenade," “Treasure” and “That’s What I Like.”Now, Mars has paired with the multi-talented Anderson. Paak to create a Jordan and Pippen duo in the music industry. The pair have given themselves the title of Silk Sonic and have been taking their fans back to the funky and stylistic sound of the 70s.
(11/17/21 1:50pm)
Travis Scott has been in the limelight for the past week over the Astroworld Music Festival debacle that took place on Nov. 5, and my heart goes out to the people that were there. This article will strictly be looking at the two songs that Travis Scott dropped before Astroworld 2021, and my feelings about the songs have no relation to my feelings of the events at Astroworld.
(11/19/21 12:00pm)
Summer Walker’s ability to create relatable music and sing about a toxic relationship was on full display throughout all 20 tracks of this album. Focusing on her past relationship with producer London on da Track, she was truly able to write from the heart. What makes this album a bit more confusing though is that a few of the tracks were written or produced by London himself.
(11/12/21 1:58pm)
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year that is filled with color, freezing cold weather, and great music. This season is the perfect time for late night drives and brisk nature walks, which means you need the perfect playlist to match the occasion. In celebration of this time of year, here are ten songs that you should add to your fall playlist: