The U.S. leg of the Eras Tour, encompassing 62 shows, 23 cities, and record- breaking numbers, ended in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024. Beginning in Glendale, Arizona on Mar. 17, 2023, the Eras Tour was Taylor Swift’s sixth concert tour, about five years after the commencement of her Reputation […]
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2025 Grammy Nominations: A swing or a miss?
On Nov. 8, the Recording Academy finally announced the nominees for the upcoming Grammy awards, set to take place on Feb. 2, 2025. This announcement was highly anticipated by fans of all genres, including me. I even stood up and cheered at some of the nominations as I watched the live stream with my friends.However, […]
Tours to catch in 2025: Which one of your favorite artists is hitting the road?
With 2025 just around the corner, your favorite artists and bands are gearing up to hit the road and visit a city near you. Here are some notable tours coming up in 2025 that are definitely sure to draw crowds and be a once in a lifetime concert.The iconic 90s british rock band, Oasis, announced […]
“Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine)”: Megan Moroney’s deluxe album review
oh my god, I’m not okay! Country music princess, Megan Moroney released three new tracks on the deluxe version of her sophomore album “Am I Okay?” on Oct. 4. These songs give us a little insight into Moroney’s world and the meaning behind her album. With her raspy country twang and production by Kristian Bush, […]
2025 Grammy predicitons: The race to Best New Artist
The 2024 music industry has seen a massive resurgence in hyper pop, country ballads, and new artists who are each vying for a nomination at the 67th Grammy Awards. From genre-bending musicians and viral pop sensations, there is a fresh wave of talent this award season that will draw increased attention to the ceremony next […]
Blue Hawk Records is “Open 24 Hours” this Friday
Monmouth University’s Blue Hawk Records (BHR) will be releasing their 24th compilation album, “Open 24 Hours,” on Friday, Apr. 19. After their last compilation album “Chapter XXII”—featuring Abby Garcia, Angela An, The Blackouts, Ruaa Khalifa, Michael Anthony Rocks, and Amani Lillian—came out in December, there’s no telling what this next chapter will bring. Although one […]
Kenya Vaun releases new EP, “The Honeymoon Phase”
The 22-year-old rising R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, released her debut EP, “The Honeymoon Phase” on Mar. 22. The lyrics throughout the album dance with emotion, making the listeners feel a sense of comfort. The ambiance of the songs gives a nostalgic feel that touches on the topic of love and different experiences. The Philadelphia native […]
“Unreal Unearth: Unheard”: Hozier’s releases new EP
Mar. 22 welcomed the surprise release of Hozier’s newest EP “Unheard,” featuring tracks that missed the last August release of his third studio album, “Unreal Unearth.” The original LP is structured according to Dante’s “Inferno,” as the Irish singer-songwriter allocates songs to corresponding circles of hell.While teasing new music on his social media earlier this […]
Ten songs to welcome Joni Mitchell back to Spotify
On Mar. 21, 2024, Joni Mitchell returned to Spotify after having her music off the platform for over two years. Mitchell’s return to the streaming site was unannounced, but it didn’t take long for her fans to notice that both her most recent and live albums were available for streaming. The next day, her entire […]
Spilling our “GUTS”: Five additional songs added to Olivia Rodrigo’s second
Fans were completely awestruck when Olivia Rodrigo announced “GUTS (spilled)” on the second night of her Chicago shows during her “GUTS world tour.” Fans had suspected that something was coming due to the unreleased track “obsessed” being added to the tour setlist. Considering that Rodrigo included a mix of old and new songs to her […]