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 end of a career, it’s a testament to how far a musician or group has come. To release a self-titled album in the middle of...
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 BE” are solo songs by the members, with each of the girls credited for the lyrics of her respective song, making this album the first-ever...
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 studio album “Positions,” which was received with positive reviews. Fans were eager for the singer’s new music when she started teasing pictures of her in...
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 A-Lister or a cult favorite celebrity. Among the great number of celebrity autobiographies released in a year, there is a specific subsect that is arguably...
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 and repetitive lyrics, making it easy to memorize and compelling to sing along to. You might find yourself mouthing the lyrics on your way to...
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, bike or scooter past the golds and reds of the trees on campus. However, it may be difficult perusing through your playlists trying to find...
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 takes us back to true 2000s R&B with soulful vocals and a heavy emphasis on the guitar, giving it an almost Latin vibe. The single...
On Oct. 30, 2023, SHINee's Taemin revealed his highly-anticipated 4th mini-album, “Guilty,” after being discharged from the South Korean army on April 4. This marks his return to the spotlight as a soloist following nearly two years of military service. “Guilty” is Taemin's latest solo work, following his group's comeback in SHINee's eighth studio album, “Hard.” Fans who eagerly...
Swift’s re-recording project has been a record-breaking success since the beginning. With the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” Swift has beaten her own Spotify record for most streams for an artist in a single day and set a new record for single-week vinyl sales since 1991. The reintroduction of “1989” brings back the bright pop sounds of Swift’s shift...
On Oct 13, Australian YouTuber turned actor and pop star, Troye Sivan, released a full-length studio album, titled “Something To Give Each Other.” It was his first album in five years, following “Bloom” in Aug 2018. “Something To Give Each Other” is a mix of club, dance-pop and house with elements of pop that are true to his sound...