TWICE’s ‘With YOU-th’ is, unfortunately, not love at first listen
On Feb. 23, the successful K-pop girl group TWICE released their EP “With YOU-th.” It’s their thirteenth EP, consisting of six tracks, and released in the midst of TWICE’s “READY TO BE” world tour....
LE SSERAFIM makes it look ‘EASY’ with their new EP
On Feb. 19, LE SSERAFIM, a K-pop girl group with Source Music, which is a label under HYBE, released “EASY,” the group’s third EP. The concept that has been going on since the group’s...
Roman vs. Thee Stallion: a feud ignited between two respected rappers
Having disses and roasting-type bars in rap songs is not uncommon. Some take it with a grain of salt and laugh it off. Other times, people take offense at being called out. This remains...
Neck Deep’s latest release is a masterclass in the history of self-titled albums
It’s courageous when a band decides to make their albums eponymous — when it’s a debut, it’s meant to make a statement about the band and who they want to be and near the...
Out with 2023, in with 2024 ITZY’s ‘BORN TO BE’
On Jan. 8, K-Pop quintet ITZY released their eighth mini-album, “BORN TO BE.” The album explores a plethora of genres, such as EDM, dance-pop and rock. Five of the 10 tracks in “BORN TO...
Ariana Grande shuts down her haters in new single ‘yes, and?’
After taking a break to prioritize her personal life and focus on her acting career, Ariana Grande returns to start 2024 with new music for her fans. In 2020, Ariana Grande released her sixth...
Musician memoirs: good for the publishing industry, better for culture
If there’s one kind of book most publishers are dying to buy up, it’s a celebrity memoir. These books routinely sell ridiculously well, whether it is because the person who wrote them is an...
TikTok Star Bella Poarch releases her new empowering single ‘Bad Boy!’
With the iconic singer-songwriter rising from TikTok, Bella Poarch dropped her newest single "Bad Boy!" on Nov. 10. It became a new addition to the pop music genre with its overall catchy rhythmic beats...
Music recommendations for this fall
With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, you’re likely to change the music you listen to accordingly. The change in season must perfectly reflect what’s playing through your headphones to fully immerse yourself as you walk,...
Alicia Keys tears out ‘Golden Child’ from the ‘Diary of Alicia Keys’ vault
On Nov. 2, singer Alicia Keys released “Golden Child,” a track recorded during the making of her second album, “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” in celebration of its 20th anniversary on Dec. 2. Keys...