Music

A beginner's guide to vinyl

Vinyl lovers are expected to line up at their favorite independent record stores for the annual Black Friday Record Store Day on Nov. 28, 2025.

What’s the Move? Nov. 11-17

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Nov. 11-17, 2025, including live music performances, yoga and dance classes, an art exhibition and a local theater show.

EMU Swifties celebrate 'The Life of A Showgirl'

On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift fans at Eastern Michigan University celebrated the release of Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" with a listening party organized by EMU's fan club Team Taylor.

Freak Fest returns to Ypsilanti for a weekend of entertainment

From Oct. 3-5, 2025, Freak Fest will return to Ypsilanti for the third time. Attendees can enjoy live music from local artists, visit vendors, participate in costume contests and more.

What’s the Move? Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

There are several off-campus events taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, including local tastings, art exhibitions, clubbing, and volunteering.

EMU alumni, Drew and Kin, to perform at homecoming halftime

Drew and Kin, EMU alumni and musicians, are set to perform at EMU's homecoming game halftime show on Sept. 20 at Rynearson Stadium.

What's the move? Sept. 16-22

From art club to music events, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

What's the move? Aug. 6 – 12

Get the scoop on events happening in and around Ypsilanti this week!

What's the move? July 30 – Aug. 5

Don't miss these exciting events happening around Ypsilanti!

What's the Move? June 24-30

From a baseball game to a live concert, here are some of the events happening around the Ypsilanti area during June.

What's the Move? May 10-22

From drumline auditions to a photo exhibit on gun violence, here are some of the events happening in and around Eastern Michigan University's campus during May.

Review: queer indie artists Julien Baker, TORRES bring their lyricism to country on ‘Send a Prayer My Way’

“Send a Prayer My Way” is a collaborative country album between queer indie singers Julien Baker and TORRES. The album’s lyricism was excellent and Baker and TORRES’s vocals worked well together. Though it needed some more sonic diversity. 

Top summer concerts coming to Detroit from artists ranked on Billboard 100

Music fans in the Detroit area will have the chance to see many Billboard 100 artists in concert this summer.

Review: Japanese Breakfast’s new album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ has a dreamy sonic atmosphere

Japanese Breakfast’s fourth album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)“ was true to its title with a dreamy, atmospheric sound. Although the overall album was a little too short, needing longer songs and more lyricism. Nonetheless, it was a solid release from the band. 

Review: Lady Gaga unleashes maddeningly good pop music with 'Mayhem'

“Mayhem” is Lady Gaga’s first pop album since 2020. A synthpop album that explored both old and new sounds, it was filled with catchy, perfect pop music ready to become staple Gaga songs. The album was preceded by three singles including “Abracadabra” and the Bruno Mars collaboration “Die With a Smile.”

Eastern Michigan sends two a cappella groups to ICCA quarterfinals

What's the Move? Feb. 25 - March 3

Review: FKA twigs’s ‘Eusexua’ is filled with blissful bangers

The newest album from alternative pop artist FKA twigs, “Eusexua” took the listener on a pursuit of transcendent euphoria. The album lived up to its promise, delivering beautiful and thoughtful pop songs throughout.

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

Chicago-based rapper Lil' Eazzyy discusses his roots as an artist and where he plans to go next.

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

Get to know Eastern Michigan University alumn Antonio Cooper and his program highlighting local artists and up-and-coming journalists.