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.
Category: Music
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.
RM’s Indigo is a lyrical masterpiece
The BTS member describes his internal struggles about his identity on his solo debut album
New biography sheds light on J Dilla, the man who forever influenced the hip-hop world.
The late James Dewitt’s specific way of programming his MPC 3000 led him to invent a new way of producing beats, and become one of the most critical producers in hip-hop.
Concerts suck now, Why?
A sea of phones, squished crowds, and disrespecting artists have made current day concerts unenjoyable for many, and TikTok may be partly to blame.
BTS’s career contains a colourful and diverse discography that has evolved throughout the years.
With eras filled with hip hop, rock, RnB and many more styles, BTS has covered more than what meets the eye in their near decade long career.
Word choices in Kendrick Lamar’s transgender narrative “Auntie Diaries” stir controversy
Kendrick uses the f slur as well as misgendering and deadnaming in a new song, showing confused support for the transgender community.
Mohawk singer Shawnee Kish is singing her heart out out to the world
The singer has had to balance figuring out who she is as a person, her sexuality as well as how much she wants to share with the public.
The Chili Peppers’s latest album, “Unlimited Love,” is a refreshing sound with melodic and rhythmic tracks.
The recent Rock Hall of Fame inductees new studio album features their old guitarist John Frusciante, bringing back their classic sound from the 90s.
Jack Stauber’s nostalgic and uncanny style creates videos that are just as deep as they are strange
Jack Stauber is popular for his music and weird YouTube videos of diverse topics ranging from depression to grief to just downright playful and silly animations.
“Who Cares?” shows Rex Orange County’s maturity and creative development
Rex Orange County shares basic lyrical themes over bright and catchy instrumentals, with polished vocals, beautiful strings, and an overall elegance.
Revisiting Cuphead after almost half a decade
3 Years after announcement trailer, Cuphead the Delicious Last Course finally gets a release date
TikTok is changing the music industry.
“Today, popular TikTok songs influence the billboard charts, rather than the other way around,” says the College Of Contemporary Music.
Drakes’ impact on Canadian rap culture in the last decade
Drake has helped transform the careers of The Weeknd, PartyNextDoor, and Smiley.
The album that killed Britpop
Oasis’s drug-fueled disaster, Be Here Now, ran a booming genre straight into the ground.
J. Cole’s highly anticipated Album The Off-Season might be one for the record books
The album shattered Spotify’s single day streaming record for 2021. Meanwhile, the rapper is in Africa, playing professional basketball.
Heavy Metal has had a negative reputation for years. We should put an end to the stereotype surrounding those who listen to the music.
Psychologists have concluded that heavy metal music may not be as harmful as many adults believe. It can actually be good for when you are upset.
Dark and Gloomy, “21 Century Vampire” Lil Huddy’s introductory track is one to listen to
“I’m not afraid to die, I’ll make you boyfriend cry.”
Sabrina Carpenter responds to “Driver’s License” with a track of her own
“You can try to get under my skin, while he’s on mine.”
Mentored by Juice Wrld, new artist the kid Laroi is on his way to the top
How a young artist went from an average high school dropout in Australia to a rapper with a new hit song and a bright future.
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