Weekly Spotify Breakdown: Oct. 25, 2019
In contrast to the past several weeks, listeners will notice how Spotifyâs selection for its âNew Music Fridayâ playlist offered quite a scarce variety when it comes to the different musical styles readers were provided. While the Oct. 25 edition…
Rex Orange County creates his lyrical masterpiece with âPonyâ
There are defining moments for every musical artist, albums from The Beatlesâ âAbbey Roadâ to BeyoncĂ©âs âLemonadeâ collect the essence of an artistâs sound while delivering genuine and powerful lyrics. For Rex Orange County, that defining moment is the recently…
Kanye compares himself to Jesus in new Christian-inspired album
Kanye West and his relationship with Christianity has always been a central fixture of his discography. His lyrics directly referenced his religion, often finding himself trying to reconcile his own faith with the mythos of braggadocious materialism that he so…
Neil Youngâs new album âColoradoâ shows he still has spark
Earlier this year, Neil Young and Crazy Horse gathered at Studio in the Clouds in Colorado to record their first album in seven years, following 2012âs âPsychedelic Pill.â In their newest album called âColorado,â Young and Crazy Horse pay tribute…
Chronicling Yeezy’s career-long arc as creative genius
The producer, rapper, creative director, CEO and now, devout follower of Christianity. Kanye West has earned himself a lot of titles. However, the titles given to him by the crowds have leaned toward âcrazy,â âarrogant,â and âa**hole.â It is hard…
Weekly Spotify Breakdown: Oct. 18
Every week, Spotify selects a unique batch of 98 new musical releases in order to fill its âNew Music Fridayâ playlist. While we informed last week that the update from Oct. 11 fulfilled the gaps in all of the music…
Indie group Foals confidently showcases unique rock style
The indie rock group hailing from Oxford, England, âFoalsâ proves yet again that rock and roll is here to stay. The group, which was formed in 2005, recently released their sixth studio album, titled âEverything Not Saved Will Be Lost…
Breaking down nominees for âRock and Roll Hall of Fameâ 2020
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its class of nominees for 2020. The diverse list features 16 acts ranging from the last 50 years. To go along with the criticâs ballots, a voting system…
Harry Styles’ new single ‘Lights Up’ fan theories
Oct. 11, as many people know, was National Coming Out Day. And with so many artists nowadays trying to create anthems and songs for the LGBTQ+ community, it can often become quite difficult when things are coming from the heart…
Breaking Down Spotifyâs âNew Music Fridayâ Playlist: Oct. 11
Friday, Oct. 11, Spotify updated its weekly âNew Music Fridayâ playlist. This weekâs edition includes another new 98 musical releases featuring new songs from chart-topping artists such as French Montana, Sam Hunt, Green Day and The Black Eyed Peas. For…
