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New Sheriff in Town: Beyonce’s Entry Into Country Music
At this past Super Bowl, Beyoncé debuted 2 new singles called, “Texas Hold ’em” and “16 carriages” from her new album “Act II”, which is the second part of her 3-part “Renaissance” project coming out March 29th. This song made Beyoncé the first black woman to lead the Billboard Hot…
Holy Grail + Spamalot
Comparing the similarities and differences between “Monty Python's The Holy Grail” and “Monty Python's Spamalot”
Snowstruck: Reflecting on cancellation of Waukee Starstruck
Waukee students and directors reflect on this year's StarStruck cancellation
Taylor Swift Fan Dies At Eras Tour: What Fans Have To Say
How will other fans react after a fan dies at the Era's Tour? Has their view on their idol changed? See how tragedy brought a grieving artist and her fans even closer.
Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts”
Oliva Rodrigo’s 2nd album, “GUTS,” came out on September 8, two years after the widespread release of “Sour,” which catapulted Rodrigo to fame. “GUTS” consists of 12 songs which is about 39:12 minutes of listening time. The overall vibe is a much more moody and rock-inspired album than her first…
Underground Arising
The music industry is constantly changing and evolving, none more than the rap scene. New sounds, styles, and artists are appearing rapidly. A major reason this is happening is that listeners want something new, and these artists are providing that.
Everything you need to know about 1989 Taylor’s Version
Taylor Swift’s new rerecording of 1989 is coming out on October 27 and there are lots of details about the album to unravel.
New Hozier album unearths mythological and cultural inspirations
After the release of hit singles “Francesca” and “Eat Your Young”, musical artist Hozier’s full album Unreal Unearth was released on August 18, 2023. Inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, Andrew Hozier-Byrne outlined the songs in the album based on the nine circles of hell. Including references to Greek mythology,…
The beat of the song
In the modern world of music, samples are popular among many artists and producers. From “Heads Carolina, Tails California” to “Blue,” sampling is not the only way that songs can sound the same as backtracks and rhythm can be similar like “Waking Up Dreaming” by Shania Twain and “Overpass Graffiti…
Upcoming Albums
Now that spring is in full swing, many artists of all genres are announcing release dates for new and upcoming albums. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Lizzo, and Jack Harlow are expected to drop during the next few months to start off in summer 2022. The most anticipated album…