Music - The Eastern Echo

Review: Summer Walker brings sensual and soulful vibes in the new music video for "Come Thru"

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

The rising artist’s second music video from her “Over It” album was just released, leaving fans anticipating future work.

Review: Netflix series "I'm With The Band: Nasty Cherry" shows the inspiring, tedious process of creating a band

By Kassandra Olschanski · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

Nasty Cherry is the girl group we needed in the pop scene. Charli XCX was able to create this band and turn the process into a show on Netflix.

Review: Selena Gomez returns to spotlight with stronger, wiser version of herself

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020

Check out this pop artist’s new album “Rare.”

Review: Halsey experiments with country music in newest single "You should be sad"

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020

Halsey’s new music video is sexy and empowering, showing that she has only grown stronger as an artist and an individual.

Opinion: Celebrities deserve more privacy, especially in times of crisis

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

Imagine having millions of people’s eyes on you all of the time, even in the hardest moments.

Spotify Wrapped: Echo staff picks

By Echo Staff and Heather Weigel · Friday, Jan. 10, 2020

The Echo staff wrapped up 2019 by looking at music streaming data in Spotify Wrapped.

Review: Slipknot’s new album stays true to the band’s roots

By Kai Crawford · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

“We Are Not Your Kind” is Slipknot’s newest, experiential album that showcases their new sound.

Review: Doja Cat’s second studio album, ‘Hot Pink,’ is full of versatility and uniqueness

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

Listening to Doja Cat’s music is a must for fans of any genre of music. The “Mooo!” singer is able to use sound aspects from pop, r&b, hip-hop and more, making her songs super fun and different.

Opinion: King Princess releases her emotional debut album ‘Cheap Queen’

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019

If you haven’t heard of this pop icon, now is the time to check her music out. King Princess released her emotional, pop debut album, “Cheap Queen,” on Friday, Oct. 25.

Indelible: A musical discussion on creativity

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Discussion of creative works leading into encouraging participation in the creation of art by the public.

Young M.A. proves she’s here to stay with her debut album ‘Herstory in the Making’

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

“No Mercy” is a term of no regard or emotion to an adversary, and that’s exactly what Young M.A. has delivered upon through her music. She is the new anomaly of New York rap that’s imposing her stroke in the game as a gifted, cocky individual.

Beta Camp at last year's inaugural EMUsic Fest

Preview: EMUsic Fest builds upon its local character

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019

Event planners, musicians, and artists alike are preparing for the second annual EMUsic Fest in EMU’s University Amphitheater. They speak of their excitement, hopes and expectations for the approaching event.

The Legacy of Nipsey Hussle

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

On March 31, 2019, 33-year-old, American Recording Artists and Grammy nominated rapper, Nipsey Hussle tragically died. His death was very shocking amongst the hip-hop community, his fans and throughout the Los Angeles area.

EMU Hosts Third Annual K-Pop Competition

By Bianca Ramsey · Thursday, March 14, 2019

Eastern Michigan University held its 3rd annual K-Pop competition March 9 in Pease Auditorium at 6 p.m., and the event was open to EMU students and the public.

Ypsilanti Native Polo Frost Performs Alongside Neisha Neshae at EMU Convocation Center and Opens Up to The Eastern Echo

By Marquin Stanley · Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Ypsilanti is home to many hidden talents, especially in regards to music as artists similar to Polo Frost are steadily breaking ground in the music industry. Alongside Neisha Neshae, Fowl and King Jazzy, Frost took to the Convocation Center stage Friday, Jan. 18 to open for hip-hop sensation Juice WRLD.

Reginald R. Robinson to perform 'Cultural Harmonies' a ragtime orchestration

By Sydney Nimeth · Monday, March 20, 2017

Reginald R. Robinson, MacArthur Fellow Genius Award recipient and pianist, will perform “Cultural Harmonies,” a collection of ragtime orchestrations with the River Raisin Ragtime Revenue (R4), Saturday, March 25, at 8 p.m.

Artists you might not have recognized at the Grammys

By Emily Slomovits · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016

At big awards shows, often the famous names go home with the trophies. On Monday night at the Grammys, this was mostly true again.

Accidentally Hip to perform Valentine's Day concert this Sunday

By Emily Slomovits · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day can be a strange holiday to celebrate. Even if you’ve got a significant other, there are mostly only cliché options to choose from if you’re planning a night out: go see a romantic movie, find a romantic setting for dinner, etc.

The Ark to host annual Folk Festival

By Emily Slomovits · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

The Ark Coffeehouse is one of the reasons so many well-known musicians choose to stop in Ann Arbor on their tours.

Students, faculty and guest artists to perform in 'Dialogues with Gravity'

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Music and Dance will be starting off the year with their 64th Annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert in Quick Theatre this weekend. The concert will be mixed repertoire where students, faculty and guest performers will be showcasing their talents through the art of different dance genres such as ballet, modern, jazz and musical theater, all in both contemporary and classical styles.