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Julia Michaels – ‘Inner Monologue Part 1’ EP Review

Inner Monologue Part 1 by Julia Michaels is “Relationship 101” and the star ghostwriter-turned-singer is absolutely masterful at explaining her self-proclaimed complicated ways throughout this mini LP. Many know Michaels from her 2017 top 10 breakout hit single “Issues”, however the once shy Iowa native has been a behind the scenes mastermind for nearly a… Read more

Billie Eilish: A Rising Pop Queen

Photo Credit: Facebook @billieeilish Billie Eilish is a dark light to a world in need of fresh talent. The 17-year-old, rising anti-pop icon, has taken over the world in her own unique way, and created a fan following that rivals any on the planet. With over a billion listens on Spotify alone, Eilish’s fans can… Read more

H.E.R. : A Lifetime of Preparation as R&B’s Hottest Commodity

Photo Credit: H.E.R. is the artistic moniker of the GRAMMY Award winning contemporary R&B artist, Gabriella Wilson. An acronym for: Having Everything Revealed, H.E.R. signifies the “evolution of woman” and represents a nameless, pure message of womanhood. Gabriella, a child prodigy, competitor on Radio Disney’s The Next BIG Thing, and premiere talent of RCA records,… Read more

Kehlani – ‘While We Wait’ EP Review

Photo Credit: Emma McIntyre / Getty West side’s, Oakland, California princess, Kehlani gave birth to her first baby girl named Adeya, and dropped her fourth project. Making this her third mixtape and first EP since SweetSexySavage. The singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer titled this EP While We Wait. While We Wait, gives its listeners great soulful… Read more

Bring Me The Horizon – ‘Amo’ Album Review

Photo Credit: Facebook @BMTHOfficial Bring Me The Horizon is a metalcore band from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Their debut album, Count Your Blessings, was released in 2006, to critical acclaim. Signed to RCA records, the band began an evolution that has led them to their current nu-metal sound, incorporating aspects of electronica, pop, and hip-hop, into… Read more

YUNGBLUD: Politically Conscious Music from the Heart

Photo Credit: Twitter @yungblud Born as Dominic Harrison from Doncaster, England, Yungblud is a punk rock artist committed to empowering those who feel like they don’t have a voice. This 20-year-old is making headlines and setting himself apart in the music industry. His blend of punk rock and hip-hop is contributing to the growth of… Read more

The Band CAMINO: The Path a Band Took

Photo Credit: Facebook @TheBandCamino Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, The Band CAMINO, is an alternative rock band that consists of three people: Jeffery Jordan (lead vocalist and guitarist), Spencer Stewart (guitar and backing vocals), and Graham Rowell (bass). While attending the University of Memphis, Graham and Jeffery started playing around with the idea of making music…. Read more

HUNNY: Stirring the Indie Pop Rock Pot

Photo Credit: Facebook @hunnytheband The irony radar which we all like to think we possess seems to become less effective as time wears on, and music videos like “Rebel Red” by the band HUNNY certainly don’t help matters. It’s hard to tell just how serious they are with this low-fi production in which lead singer… Read more

Badflower – ‘OK, I’M SICK’ Album Review

Photo Credit: Twitter @Badflower On their debut release, OK, I’M SICK, Los Angeles four-piece Badflower exhibit an array of symptoms that one might not expect to find on the same musical medical chart, particularly the influence of 90s and early 2000s bands ranging from Nine Inch Nails to Fountains of Wayne (remember “Stacey’s Mom?”) to… Read more

Julian Lage – ‘Love Hurts’ Album Review

Photo Credit: Nathan West Julian Lage is a jazz guitarist that works his rock and blues roots into music in extremely masterful ways. Lage’s new album, Love Hurts, is no exception to his skill and mastery. While this album is instrumental jazz, it is extremely palatable to all listeners who enjoy music. Compared to his… Read more