Music

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.

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

Charli xcx's new remix album "Brat and it's completely different but also still brat" is an experimental record that features new perspectives and styles.

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

The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra is back for its 2024-25 season.

Review: Imagine Dragons drops their new album "LOOM"

Dan Reynolds put his heart and soul into this album, showing another side of him. The pain shown in this album is incredible and deep.

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

Megan Thee Stallion's new album "MEGAN" delivered with its lyricism, production, and symbolism.

Review: Charli xcx drops names and hits the dancefloor on ‘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,” released on May 17, is the artist's most emotional record yet.

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

Billie Eilish’s third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” released on May 17, takes listeners on a journey through sexuality, love, and heartbreak.

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

Chappell Roan released the new single on April 5.

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

It's the end of an era. Was it worth the ride?

The Last Dinner Party takes center stage at their Detroit show