South Korean singer, rapper, actress and member of K-pop group BLACKPINK Jennie Kim, known as JENNIE, released a special single on Oct. 6, 2023, called “You & Me.” It was her first single in five years following the release of “SOLO” in Nov. 2018. “You & Me” is described by Genius as “a fiery tale of unwavering love, accompanied...
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TXT’s ‘The Name Chapter: FREEFALL’ – A Farewell to Neverland, A journey into reality
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Released on October 13, "The Name Chapter: FREEFALL" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) signifies a transition from the dreamlike realm of Neverland to a poignant exploration of reality. This marks the culmination of an era and a fresh phase of growth for TXT. The second full-length installment in their “Name” series, "The Name Chapter: FREEFALL," is a compelling narrative...
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Olivia Rodrigo’s newest single ‘Vampire’ is a perfect song for listeners to sink their teeth into this summer
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Olivia Rodrigo’s musical career quickly rose to fame back in early 2021, when she released her massively popular single, “driver’s license.” However, before the release of the single, the artist was no stranger to the limelight as she starred in Disney Channel shows such as “Bizaardvark” and more famously, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” Following the release...
Taylor Swift’s remix of her song “Karma,” featuring Ice Spice, was the most anticipated track on the new deluxe edition of her “Midnights” album, titled “Midnights: Til Dawn.” The song was released on May 26 along with an official music video that featured the increasingly popular rapper. Swift revealed the new tracks and deluxe album two days prior via...
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Remembering the life and impact of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner
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After the news broke that the soul and rock powerhouse, Tina Turner, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023, fans quickly remembered her life and career. Turner was known widely for her eccentric stage presence, powerful vocals and for changing the rock ‘n’ roll game. From growing into fame with her then-husband Ike Turner to blossoming in her solo...
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Palestinian identity song ‘Ana Dammi Falastini’ removed from all streaming platforms
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Palestinian artist Mohammed Assaf’s song “Ana Dammi Falastini” has been removed from all streaming platforms on false allegations that it “incites against Israel.”
First emerging into the spotlight in 2013 after becoming the first Palestinian to win “Arab Idol,” Assaf is no stranger to clashes with the false state of Israel. In 2020, the Gaza native was banned from entering...
Hot Mulligan has been quite the up-and-coming band in the emo/pop punk scene since the release of their popular album “you’ll be fine” in 2020. Following the release of the successful single “Drink Milk And Run” in 2022, touring as a sub-headliner with The Wonder Years in 2022-2023 and securing a headlining tour in Europe this autumn — the...
Released May 12, 2023, the Jonas Brothers' latest album titled ‘The Album’ is their sixth album released as a band. This is their second album since they regrouped for ‘Happiness Begins’ back in 2019. The overall vibe of the album is perfect for a laid-back day in the sun.
Starting with “Miracle,” we get a funky bass rhythm mixed with...
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Florence Welch’s consistent vocal evolution makes ‘Mermaids’ a welcome treat to fans
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Besides her innate songwriting talent, Florence Welch’s unbounded, esoteric expressivity always manages to shine through on every project. Whether it be from her physical soul-stirring movement in the visual accompaniment of the “Florence + The Machine” 2015 album, “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful,” “The Odyssey” to the grounded vocals of “Ceremonials,” Welch’s talent knows no bounds. She is...
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Boygenius’ debut album finally comes to fruition — ‘the record’ is a hit
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Boygenius is finally back with a debut LP, “the record,” released on March 31. The American indie supergroup consists of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, all of whom are successful solo artists with passionate fanbases. Following the release of their self-titled debut EP “boygenius,” supporters of each musician were delighted to see the collaboration of the three...