It’s difficult to believe that it’s time for another “best of” list—where did 2017 go? Another year, another time warp, it seems. Regardless, there were a number of notable works both published and recorded this year. This list, ranging from lighthearted to somber, highlights some of the books and records that I found myself revisiting … Continue reading
Despite the current political and social climate, this year has championed some of the best releases by women in the music industry. Week after week, seasoned and new female musicians are releasing records that are undoubtedly some of the best of the year. From dream pop to folk rock, these women are paving the way … Continue reading
Over the weekend, the entertainment industry watched an abuser take the crown for Best Actor. Then the spotlight was stolen from a group of incredibly talented black folk by the makers of what could be the whitest adaptation of the jazz story in recent movie history. These transgressions aside, this week pop princess Ariana Grande … Continue reading
There have been so many words used to describe 2016 — perhaps that’s evidence of how wild it actually was. But regardless of the mishmash and chaos of it all, at least we had a good soundtrack. Light Upon The Lake – Whitney Secretly Canadian It’s been awhile since a newly formed band released a … Continue reading
Podcasts are rising from the debris of the radio industry debate. While many stations are failing regardless of format, the digital, subscriber-based audio format is thriving. From politics to cooking to entertainment, it’s nearly impossible to find a topic that isn’t covered by a podcast. That being said, there are thousands of music-centered podcasts to weed through. … Continue reading
2016 seems to be making up for what it has lost. Already, in the first half of the year, a handful of entertainers have passed away, which makes the musical developments of new acts feel like the turning of leaves. Even though Bowie’s influence can still be felt and Prince’s “Purple Rain” will continue to blare through … Continue reading
Carly Rae Jepsen is not who you think she is. The fully-evolved pop queen took up residence and commandeered the Showbox stage for a 90-minute-long set on Monday night in Seattle. Middle-aged men and millennials danced as Jepsen performed “Run Away With Me” and “Making The Most of The Night”, two of the most popular … Continue reading
I have a love-hate relationship with these lists. On one hand, I get to review all of the albums that were released during the year, which is always fun. But on the other hand, I have to push some records aside for the sake of my list not being dozens of pages long. To be … Continue reading
This year was a feeding frenzy for music. New artists released chart-topping records, familiar names produced new anthems, and old acts got back together. In my attempt to sort out my favorite albums of 2014, I kept coming back to tracks that I listened to repetitively during the year. These tracks may have been placed … Continue reading
July catches the majority of people in a state of misery. Students are just beginning to dread going back to school, adults are stretched with continuing the regular workday while the temperatures rise, and the month’s only holiday is over within the first week. July happiness is reserved mainly for the pop culture fanatics. They … Continue reading
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