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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a groundbreaking move that blends the worlds of sports and entertainment, the National Hockey League (NHL) is set to elevate the excitement of its upcoming All Star and Stadium Series games by featuring a lineup of chart-topping artists. Tate McRae, the Jonas Brothers, and AJR are set to headline three separate events, turning the […]
It’s 2024, a new year, which means new music from the artists you know and love. Last year was filled with unexpected musical surprises from Taylor Swift’s re-recordings, Beyoncé’s “Renaissance,” Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time,” and Paramore’s “This Is Why.” We were awarded some of the greatest albums in our lifetime in just […]
“Pretty Vicious” stands as the fourth studio album by British Rock band The Struts— comprised of Luke Spiller on lead vocals, Adam Slack on guitar, Jed Elliot on bass guitar, and Gethin Davies on drums—and it is the refreshing reincarnation of rock ‘n’ roll that we desperately need. “Too Good at Raising Hell” starts the […]
Attention Monmouth University music lovers: Blue Hawk Records has done it again! Blue Hawk Records released their album “Chapter XXIII” on Dec. 8 and it features six vastly different artists, all talented in their own right. Abby Garcia, the President of Blue Hawk Records, mentioned how the creative process of this album is truly something […]
On Nov. 10, singer-songwriter, Chris Stapleton, released his newest album titled “Higher,” marking the Kentucky native’s fifth studio album. It’s been three years since his previous album, “Starting Over,” but Stapleton has come back with his newest record as if he has never left. From being out on his tour “All-American Roadshow,” to performing the […]