Adrianne Lenker walks down the path of some of the greatest folk artists of all time, and her new album “Bright Future” solidified her steps in the genre. The lead singer of the band Big Thief released her fifth solo studio album on Mar. 22, 2024, and it demonstrates some of Lenker’s best lyricism. Her […]
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Declan McKenna’s “What Happened to the Beach?” Makes Waves in Winter
Declan McKenna’s latest album “What Happened to the Beach?” may not answer the titular question, but it definitely brings listeners back to an era long before McKenna’s own time. Released on Feb. 9, 2024, “What Happened to the Beach?” is the English singer-songwriter’s third studio album and continues the trajectory of McKenna drawing inspiration from […]
Sea Hear Now 2024: A Must or Bust?
What has two major headliners, a venue on the Jersey Shore, and mixed reviews from their festival fans? Did you guess Sea Hear Now? If you did, you’re right! Sea Hear Now Music Festival finally released its lineup on Mar. 5 amid the Instagram and Facebook glitch. After last year’s killer lineup of stars like […]
SZA Releases “Saturn”: Is “LANA” Approaching?
SZA unexpectedly dropped multiple versions of her new single “Saturn” on Friday, Feb 23.Did she give a formal announcement? No. There was no Instagram post or pre-save link. Just SZA doing what she does for the fans, unexpectedly dropping the song we all became obsessed with from her “Grammy House” video sponsored by MasterCard. Round […]
New Music March: Women Are Dominating Album Releases
As March unfolds, the music industry is gearing up for various highly anticipated album releases. Among these new releases, several of them are female artists. During Women’s History Month, celebrating the success of notable female artists could not be more perfect and important. On Mar. 1, Faye Wester released her fifth studio album, “Underdressed at […]
All Hail the New Queen of Pop: Chappell Roan
The 25-year-old Willard, Missouri, native Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, better known as Chappell Roan, has taken over the pop genre following the release of her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.” Released on Sep. 22, 2023, under Amusement Records, Roan has since been everyone’s recent obsession. “The Rise and Fall of a […]
Lana Del Rey and Beyoncé Take Part in the Revival of Country Music
Country music is experiencing a massive revival, topping the charts of the past year and attracting some of music’s most celebrated artists. While this might seem surprising, the insurgence of country music has been on a steady incline for the past decade. For instance, Lil Nas X’s collaboration with Billy Ray Cyrus on “Old Town […]
Album Predictions for Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”
During an exciting Grammy Awards acceptance speech last week, Taylor Swift announced her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” and it’s been the word on everyone’s cherry lips. So, here’s what we know about it so far. This is going to be Taylor’s eleventh studio album, set to release on Apr. 19, 2024. The album […]
Up and Coming R&B Artist: Kenya Vaun
Every so often there is an artist introduced to the music industry that breaks boundaries and gives listeners something unique. In an industry that’s constantly changing and highly competitive, it can take time for artists to break through. The up-and-coming R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, has broken through the industry with her rare authenticity and a […]
“Freshly Independent” Paramore Named 2024 Record Store Day Ambassadors
Amid rumors that the band Paramore was to break up following their sixth studio album “This Is Why”—which coincidentally won Best Rock Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards this year, the first female-fronted band to do so—the trio announced that they are now a “freshly independent Paramore.” Their first order of business? Being a […]