Music - The Eastern Echo

Review: Underrated R&B Artist Dounia Is Thriving With Talent On New EP "Popping in the Abyss"

By Layla McMurtrie · Friday, Aug. 28, 2020

If this is your first time hearing her name, you’ve been missing out on magnificence.

Review: New Indie Breakout Star Holly Humberstone Releases Debut EP "Falling Asleep At The Wheel"

By Layla McMurtrie · Friday, Aug. 14, 2020

Since already gaining fame so quickly even without a full project released, this EP is sure to accumulate even more attention to this strikingly talented musician.

Review: Dominic Fike shows he truly is the king of everything with debut album 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong?'

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020

This Florida native is full of surprises and a bunch of talent. That makes him someone that literally any music listener can enjoy.

Review: Taylor Swift pleasantly surprises fans with eighth studio album 'folklore'

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020

Displaying the power of words and storytelling, this star’s most experimental album yet exhibits major talent.

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Four empowering songs to help you regain sanity through the world’s current state of madness

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, July 28, 2020

These tunes are sure to calm you down when you’re just feeling crazy and out of your mind. They certainly help me.

Summer Walker's new EP brings fresh vibes and mixed reactions, but it's perfect for summer either way

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, July 26, 2020

Even though it took away some time from the star, this EP’s collaborations made for great tracks and refreshing sounds.

Review: Legends Never Die is a brilliant testament to the versatility of Juice WRLD

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, July 26, 2020

A review on Juice WRLD’s new album, Legends Never Die. The Chicago rapper’s first posthumous album since his sad demise in December features many big hits and features from big names such as Trippie Redd and Halsey.

6LACK's new EP "6pc Hot" is dripping with sauce and flavor, showing the artist's true range of talent

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Perfect for Long Nights, this project is full of good vibes for any mood or style.

Jessie Reyez brings a new meaning for her song "Intruders" with recently released visual

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, July 7, 2020

“Colonialism is the mitochondria of racism,“ Jessie Reyez states what she portrays in her newest work of art.

Ashnikko's newest single "Cry" exhibits true artistry and authenticity, unlike any other musician today

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, July 6, 2020

Despite the melancholic words, the vibes of this song are freeing and never get old. The sound and feeling makes “Cry” the perfect tune to jam out to in your car or in your bedroom.

Alec Benjamin sees the horizon in These Two Windows

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Phoenix singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin makes his official debut with These Two Windows, an album of vulnerable stories and soothing tempos.

Review on charli xcx’s new album

By Kassandra Olschanski · Monday, June 8, 2020

Charli Xcx poured all her creative energy into this new album. Listen to it today!

"Dave" Review: This new comedy series showcases the humorous yet real life of rapper Lil Dicky

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, May 26, 2020

More authentic in comparison to any other show on television, “Dave” showcases a fictionalized reality of this rapper/comic.

Jaden Smith releases an emotionally beautiful music video for SYRE track "Ninety"

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, May 25, 2020

The talent of this celebrity family is astronomical and this member of the crew is definitely underrated.

Future "High Off Life" Aims for New Level in Core Trap

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, May 25, 2020

The self-proclaimed wizard debuts new album for 2020 with heavy features of Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Durk, DaBaby and Lil Baby. “High Off Life” represents a healing state of mind that progresses through past anguish.

Kehlani exhibits major growth and talent on new album 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't'

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, May 13, 2020

This new LP shows this beautiful woman in all of her sexy, soft, and serious dimensions.

A look at Bob Dylan's forthcoming album: Rough and Rowdy Ways

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Bob Dylan is putting out a new album filled with original material this June. What’s the material he’s released so far for it look like? What will the entire album look like?

NAV delivers best wishes for Good Intentions.

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, May 11, 2020

The “Brown Boy” NAV is back with a feature lineup of close friends to deliver Good Intentions, the second side to his last album Bad Habits.

Kehlani’s (Quarantine Style) Music Videos Show That Creativity Can Flourish Just As Well When You’re Stuck At Home

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, May 7, 2020

Kehlani's new singles and videos show just how great her upcoming album will be.

Drake Regrets Exes and Flexes Time on Dark Lane Demo Tapes

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Leave it to Toronto’s No.1 hit-maker to bless our upcoming celebration post pandemic with a loose and unheard collection announced about four hours before publishing. Dark Lane Demo Tapes is a loosely, reflecting mixtape putting Aubrey Graham back into music scene for a summer album.