Music - The Eastern Echo

Review: Drake is back with the bland and lackluster "Certified Lover Boy"

By Aaron Hughes · Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake, has come back to take over the billboards once again with his new album “Certified Lover Boy”. However, is this album a certified hit?

Opinion: Albums that should’ve gotten “Certified Lover Boy” or “Donda” spotlight

By Aaron Hughes · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

Music fans have been blessed this year with so many great albums. These are some of my favorite albums this year that have not gotten the spotlight.

Review: SZA unofficially drops three new singles on Soundcloud

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

SZA blesses her fans with three new singles by releasing them under a fake soundcloud account. These songs shows that the R&B singer is still one of the best.

Review: Lil Nas X has returned with another wild music video for his single "INDUSTRY BABY" featuring Jack Harlow

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021

The “Bail Project“ fundraiser attached to this YouTube video has already raised close to $50,000 in donations.

Review: Willow is breaking out with her new album "Lately I Feel Everything"

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021

Willow gives us one of the best albums this year with her knew Pop-Punk sound. Along with the help of famous punk artist like Travis Barker and Avril Lavigne she displays her confidence to test new sounds.

Review: Call Me If You Get Lost is a soulful summer listen

By Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Tyler the Creator attempts to top his Grammy award winning project Igor with a solid summer album.

Local Ypsilanti rapper auditions for America's Got Talent

By Emma Henri · Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Local Ypsilanti artist, KidJay, auditioned for America’s Got Talent performing his song “Golden Child”.

Ypsilanti musician John E. Lawrence hosts The Ypsilanti Frog Island Jazz Series all summer long

By Emma Henri · Sunday, July 4, 2021

Professional jazz musicians will be performing every Friday at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, MI free of charge to attendees.

Opinion: TikTok is becoming a revolutionary platform in the music industry

By Layla McMurtrie · Saturday, May 8, 2021

Check out some of my favorite musicians I have discovered on this popular social media site.

Review: Willow Smith hops into the realm of punk-rock via a collaboration with Travis Barker named "Transparent Soul."

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Pulling influence from bands such as Paramore and Fall Out Boy, Willow Smith never fails to put her own spin on every single genre she touches.

Review: The Blossom just released their debut EP "97 Blossom," shining with talent and potential.

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, April 11, 2021

Building a collaborative relationship with Kevin Abstract, these creatives were able to create even more wonder collectively.

Review: Lil Nas X is back with new single 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)'

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, April 11, 2021

With versatile sound and unique style, this young artist is sure to succeed, no matter who tries to tear him down.

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The EMU Jazz Ensemble holds their latest live-streamed concert; one year into the pandemic

By Quanzelle Wyatt · Tuesday, April 6, 2021

EMU Jazz Ensembled performed on Thursday, March 25. With a year into the Pandemic, we see how they are doing and get the chance to see their livestream performance.

Review: Underrated indie-pop artist Ben Kessler has just released his debut EP "Cruise Control"

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, April 5, 2021

From genius lyricism to a beautiful voice, this singer is all around amazing and someone whom everyone should check out!

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Drake has increased fan's anticipation for his next big project with new three-track pack "Scary Hours 2."

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, April 1, 2021

Listen to this mini-project, serving as a precursor to Drake’s sixth-studio album “Certified Lover Boy.”

Review: Listen to Pilar Victoria's debut EP "Hi, My Name is Pily!"

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, March 14, 2021

At just 15-years-old, this singer/songwriter displays great variety of talent on newest release.

Review: You should listen to underrated artist Dounia

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, March 2, 2021

“Haven’t met a box they can put me in,“ this unique young woman states about herself on the song “DOUNIA’S DESTINY.”

Review: ELIO just released her second EP "Can You Hear Me Now?"; she's drastically underrated

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

With sounds similar to Clairo, and a already blooming collaboration with Charlie XCX, this singer is a great new addition to indie/soft-pop.

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Review: Four new music releases to listen to for a great start in 2021.

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021

While 2020 was far from amazing for most, music is what cheers people up and brings people together most. These songs are a great start to 2021 in that area of life.

Bea Miller's talent shines bright on new EP "elated!" with raw and relatable lyrics, as well as a variety of sound.

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

With pop-punk sound and words full of self loathing, this project by Bea Miller is one almost anyone can enjoy.