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From the streets to the studio: Lil Eazzyy’s journey to authenticity

From a young age, Chicago rapper Eric Allen, who goes by the stage name Lil Eazzyy, never really had a place to call home.

EMU Planetarium set to brighten the holiday season with 'Season of Lights' show

The EMU Planetarium is set to host its annual “Season of Light” event on Dec. 3 and 10. The program explores the reasons humans are fascinated with lighting up their lives during the December holiday season. 

Review: 'The Great Impersonator' is Halsey’s most emotionally brave album to date

Who is the person behind Halsey? This question concerned her latest record, “The Great Impersonator.” Themed around the decades from the 1970s to the 2000s, it was a mix of synthpop and alternative songs that told stories about Halsey’s health (both mental and physical), identity, and relationships.

Review: An eclectic mix of artists work it out on the 'BRAT' remix record

After painting the summer an iconic shade of chartreuse, Charli xcx has brought “BRAT” back with a vengeance with her remix record “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat.”

Q&A with EMU alum Antonio Cooper on his production: The Seven Series

Editor's Note: The Eastern Echo staff is meeting regularly with interesting people both on and off campus. Engage in those conversations with us through our weekly Q&A report. This week, we interview Eastern Michigan University alum Antonio Cooper.

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra wants to get 'Close and Personal' in new season

The new season for the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra features artists who have special relationships with the 65-piece, volunteer community orchestra, hence the name: "Up Close and Personal."

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Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” is an album of cheeky ear worms

After a whole summer singing and hearing about “that me espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, “Short n’ Sweet,” has arrived.

Review: Imagine Dragons drops their new album "LOOM"

Imagine Dragons has finally released their new album "LOOM." Their last album, "Mercury," was released back in 2022. This new album is filled with emotion and heartbreak, Dan Reynolds emphasized on his Instagram. "I found myself lost in a wave of emotions and didn't know how to express them," Reynolds said in his post. He expressed his emotions through music and made an incredible album with his band.

Review: Megan Thee Stallion is a hot geek on new album 'MEGAN'

After months of teasing with snake themed singles, Megan Thee Stallion has finally released her serpentine album, “MEGAN.”

Review: Charli xcx drops names and hits the dancefloor on ‘BRAT’

Charli xcx has left conventional pop and returned to experimentation with her new album “BRAT.”

Review: ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’ takes listeners on a journey through a new room in ZAYN’s mind

ZAYN’s fourth studio album, “Room Under the Stairs,” takes steps away from the sounds of his previous solo releases. From his primarily R&B debut solo album “Mind of Mine” to this acoustic-heavy album, Zayn Malik’s raw vocals have remained consistent. 

Review: Billie Eilish hits us hard and soft with her third studio album

Billie Eilish’s third studio album with producer and brother Finneas O'Connell, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” was released on May 17, and fans have the album on repeat. In the album, Eilish dives into topics including sexuality, love, and heartbreak with her lyricism. 

Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ cuts deep with raw lyricism

Taylor Swift strikes gold again, going for deep cuts in her 11th studio album. This album broke the Spotify record for the most streamed album in a day with more than 300 million streams, one day after its release.

Review: 'Espresso’ is a straight shot of energy for the summer

Sabrina Carpenter released a summertime bop on April 12, just in time for her performance at the Coachella music festival. The song is a fun feminine anthem with a killer beat and quirky lyrics.

The Last Dinner Party takes center stage at their Detroit show

Review: 'Good Luck Babe!' is a mini masterpiece

Chappell Roan hits gold again with her latest single "Good Luck, Babe!" released on April 5. The song follows a queer relationships downfall and coming to terms with your own identity, in your own ways. 

Review: Sum 41's 'Heaven :x: Hell' is their farewell

Every beginning has to have an end. The punk gems that ruled someone’s early adolescence are not going to be around, but they will still live in that period. 

Entire Mozart opera performance at EMU

A production of an entire opera, Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” is set to perform at Eastern Michigan University for the first time in possibly 15 years. 

Opinion: Songs for the spring season

In Michigan, the four seasons can all happen in one day. Sometimes the lines can get blurred on what solstice or equinox is happening. That being said, there is a type of music for any season (even if they seem to happen all at once). Spring is no exception to the rule.