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Category: Music
How EsDeeKid used TikTok, mystery, and memes, to break into the UK rap scene
Rumors, memes, and a surprise collaboration with Timothée Chalamet helped Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid blow up his new career.
21 Savage’s “What Happened to the Streets?” album feels cold and exhausting
The album’s repetitive beats create a numbing experience that blurs songs together for its listener.
Noxa, the latest release by NVLO is a unique metalcore album
The Slipknot and Chelsea Grin influenced band has put out a short EP that is worth your time.
Daniel Caesar brings thousands of fans together with surprise pop-up concert in Vancouver
Who needs stage lights or tickets when Daniel Caesar can turn a city park into a concert venue with just his voice?
Garrick Ohlsson, the giant that breathes piano
At 77, Garrick Ohlsson has established a title internationally in classical music as a pianist with a wide repertoire and tasteful interpretations.
Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show: controversy vs. culture
The NFL embraces Puerto Rican superstar, in which he will be the first solo Latin artist to perform in a Superbowl.
New York indie rockers Geese make a triumphant return with their third studio album
on Getting Killed, the band experiments with their sound to (mostly) great success
Miley Cyrus’s “Something Beautiful” signals a dip in artistic momentum
Being her latest album since 2023, fans have anticipated its arrival since Flowers peaked and won 2 Grammys.
Strikes, spares, and spiral pop: Audrey Hobert’s Bowling Alley comes out June 20th
It’s the kind of music that makes you laugh, wince, and text your ex: sometimes all in the same verse.
Morgan Wallen’s new album ‘I’m The Problem’ falls flat
It’s his 4th and longest album ever released, filled with love-him or hate-him type of songs.
Quickly, Quickly’s “I Heard That Noise” is not just an album
It’s a musical narrative of dying love, coping with loss, and the path to moving forward.
Ghost Mountain’s first mixtape in four years is a welcome return
After 4 years of silence Ghost Mountain returns to the Haunted Mound with a dark and emotional 12-track album.
The Kids Are Alright: rock’s legacy in a new age
Rock music has become a niche genre. Fans say it can create special moments.
From bedroom performances to Grammy nominations, this is how Gracie Abrams is carving her own path
Gracie Abrams is expanding her sound but still writes like no one else is listening.
Burnaby students rally as band classes face elimination
Grade seven band gave them connection, confidence, and community. Now, students are fighting to save the program that they say changed their lives.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Easter egg’ marketing for Reputation (TV) has Swifties clowning once again
Swifties are in a frenzy decoding cryptic clues as marketing ramps up, proving once again her mastery of fan interaction.
Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ is her best yet
Her third album has dialed up the intensity and vulnerability making this her most emotionally raw project to date.
Jai Paul: the mainstream artist that never came to be
A promising new artist suddenly vanished from the spotlight when all of his work was stolen and leaked.
After a decade absence, Japanese city pop legend Tatsuro Yamashita is back with a new optimistic album
After a long hiatus, Tatsuro Yamashita’s 14th studio album Softly lives up to expectations and is a joy to listen to. The King of City pop, known for his smooth, melodic, and soothing songs, is back.
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