The Oswegonian

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Music

‘A Night at the Opera’ reigns as essential listen for all music lovers

In the middle of a decade filled with renowned rock legends such as Led Zeppelin, The Who and Pink Floyd, among these musical pantheons is an emerging disco scene that would cement its own place in music, as a driving…

‘drivers license’ tops charts since its new year’s release

With the new year bringing a close to the year of 2020, everyone is ready for change and ready to embrace anything 2021 will bring. With a year that brought not one, but two Taylor Swift (“Love Story”) albums, a…

WNYO interview with indie-rock band, The Q-Tip Bandits

In an interview with WNYO 88.9FM, The Q-Tip Bandits, a young indie-rock group hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, discussed their artist experiences, inspirations and processes. This five-member group formulated in 2018 consists of guitarist Leo Sun, bassist Claire Davis, trombonist Hoyt…

Holly Humberstone celebrates EP with ‘On The Run’

Since the start of the pandemic in the early months of 2020 and its impact rippling throughout the U.K., and the U.S., many artists and musicians have been trying to find ways to keep relevant and nurture their creative spark…

Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus unite over ‘Edge of Midnight’

Forty-five years after joining Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks continues to prove herself as one of the most influential artists of all time. Nicks, alongside Miley Cyrus, released a mash-up version of Cyrus’s “Midnight Sky” with Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen,” called…

iDKHOW dazzles audiences with synth-heavy ‘RAZZMATAZZ’

It has been nearly two years since the newcomer band I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW) released its debut EP, “1981 Extended Play,” back in 2018. Made up of singer and previous Panic! At The Disco’s bassist,…

Glam band The Struts release 3rd album ‘Strange Days’

In strange times like these, people will turn to music to find clarity, a glimmer of hope or a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. With nothing but time, listeners seek to expand their musical horizons and many have discovered the…

Eddie Van Halen dead at 65 after bout with cancer

Eddie Van Halen, renowned guitarist and lead songwriter of the American rock band Van Halen, passed away after a long battle with cancer. According to TMZ, Van Halen died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California, Tuesday, Oct. 13,…

‘Nectar’ perfect example of Joji’s creative growth

Nearly a month ago to date, Joji, otherwise known as George Miller and formerly the Internet personality “Filthy Frank,” released his sophomore album titled “Nectar.” Two years since the release of his first album, “Ballads 1,” “Nectar” has come as…

New Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion Song Ignites Conversation about Sexual Empowerment

Over a month ago, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released their first collaboration together. “WAP” has been extremely successful yet controversial. The music video, which features several celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and upcoming artist Normani, equally contributed to…