Music

Opinion: The top five best R&B albums of 2022

By Aaron Hughes · Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

Featuring Grammy-nominated projects like “Black Radio” and hit albums like “WASTELAND,” here are the top five R&B albums of 2022.

Opinion: The best R&B albums of 2022 (10-6)

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022

Following last week’s article, here are the top 10-6 R&B albums of 2022.

Opinion: Top five rock/metal albums of 2022

By Kasper Mielke · Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

2022 was a year full of great music. From metal to pop-rock, here lies the top five rock/metal records of the year.

Opinion: The best R&B albums of 2022 (11-15)

By Aaron Hughes · Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

A snapshot of some of the year’s best music. Here are the best R&B inspired albums of 2022.

Review: All Time Low's 'Don't Panic' is timeless

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

All Time Low’s “Don’t Panic” is marvelous. There is no doubt that it could take someone to a theoretical Neverland.

Opinion: Black artists long owed their recognition

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

When it comes to music, the Black community has been an essential part in almost every mainstream genre today. Here are four Black artists who deserve their flowers.

EMU's annual Holiday Candlelight Concert returns for the season

By Erin Flynn · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

EMU’s yearly candlelight concert makes its return with all proceeds going to EMU Choral students.

EMU's dance department and symphony orchestra join forces for upcoming ballet performance

By Seniya Baig · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

oin the collaboration of the Dance department and the Symphony Orchestra in an abridged performance of Delibes's Coppelia on Dec. 8. This will be a ballet performance piece which is by Léo Delibes.

Review: Fousheé's new album 'softCORE' is full of surprises

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

The Grammy-nominated artist Fousheé has been taking the industry by storm working with Steve Lacy, Lil Wayne, King Princess and Sleepy Hallow. Now on Nov. 18, she releases her new immersive project “softCORE.”

Opinion: Get introduced to rising singer-songwriter ArmstrongWW

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

Houston, Texas artist ArmstrongWW drops his new song “Superstar You.” The multi-genre artist releases this track with hopes of reaching the masses across the globe.

Review: "Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me" documentary shocks the world

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me reveals a woman who is unabashedly honest, vulnerable, and simultaneously, unavoidably afraid to be all of those things. This documentary shows the world that being a celebrity can destroy one’s mental health.

Opinion: Songs that immerse you into the chilly weather

By Joud Bamehriz · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

I honestly love listening to music when I have to go on long walks between classes because it makes me feel warm. Try it yourself!

Opinion: Winter songs that will keep you warm

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022

The winter blues are well on their way. Thankfully, a song can make the storm more bearable.

Opinion: Dayseeker's 'Dark Sun' demonstrates elegance in its theme of death

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022

Dayseeker just recently brought out their fifth record, and they could not have titled “Dark Sun” more correctly.

Review: The prime duo of Drake and 21 Savage release their new hit album 'Her Loss'

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022

Filled with drama, fake performances, and Instagram caption worthy bars, Drake and 21 Savage release “Her Loss.”

Review: The dark tones of Palaye Royale's 'Fever Dream' will leave people speechless

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022

Death is a scary topic. Somehow, Palaye Royale makes it digestible with their record “Fever Dream.”

Opinion: SAULT continues to defy norms with the release of five new albums

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022

The mysterious band SAULT releases five free new albums accessible for just five days.

Opinion: Architects breaks the mold with "the classic symptoms of a broken spirit"

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022

Music did not think Architects could top it, but it did. Architects may have made the metal record of the year.

Opinion: The newest Spotify Fresh Finds class

By Aaron Hughes · Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022

Millions of people use Spotify to listen and to find their next favorite artists. Now, through this program, these four artists have the opportunity to make it to your playlist.

Opinion: The 1975 delivers an interesting twist with 'Being Funny in a Foreign Language'

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022

The fifth record into their career, and The 1975 blesses the listeners with “Being Funny in a Foreign Language.” There is something for everyone on this record.

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Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.

This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.

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