Music

New owner of Ypsilanti building announces ideas for a 'musical ecosystem'

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

Jamie Taralunga hopes to bring tourists to Ypsilanti with a record pressing studio similar to that of Detroit’s Third Man Records.

Opinion: Artists facing the most pressure in 2023

By Aaron Hughes · Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023

Releasing music is stressful for any musician or artist, regardless of who they are. However, these three artists have more to risk.

Opinion: Check out up and coming alt-pop singer Shane Garcia's new single 'Evil Twin'

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023

Focused on mental health and vulnerability check out Shane Garcia’s newest song “Evil Twin.”

Opinion: The Boys Are Back: why 2023 might save music

By Ameera Salman · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

From grammy winning talent to a star-studded indie group, 2023 is filled with sensational music.

Opinion: Sleep Token kicks off the new year with 'The Summoning'

By Kasper Mielke · Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Sleep Token might just be the modern age Bring Me The Horizon.

Opinion: 5 artists you should get familiar with in 2023

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Across genres and the globe, new artists are breaking out every day. Here are five artists whom you should get familiar with.

Opinion: The most anticipated albums of 2023

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

From the Fenty queen to Travis Scott, here are some of the most anticipated projects of the new year.

Opinion: The top five best R&B albums of 2022

By Aaron Hughes · Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

Featuring Grammy-nominated projects like “Black Radio” and hit albums like “WASTELAND,” here are the top five R&B albums of 2022.

Opinion: The best R&B albums of 2022 (10-6)

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022

Following last week’s article, here are the top 10-6 R&B albums of 2022.

Opinion: Top five rock/metal albums of 2022

By Kasper Mielke · Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

2022 was a year full of great music. From metal to pop-rock, here lies the top five rock/metal records of the year.

Opinion: The best R&B albums of 2022 (11-15)

By Aaron Hughes · Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

A snapshot of some of the year’s best music. Here are the best R&B inspired albums of 2022.

Review: All Time Low's 'Don't Panic' is timeless

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

All Time Low’s “Don’t Panic” is marvelous. There is no doubt that it could take someone to a theoretical Neverland.

Opinion: Black artists long owed their recognition

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

When it comes to music, the Black community has been an essential part in almost every mainstream genre today. Here are four Black artists who deserve their flowers.

EMU's annual Holiday Candlelight Concert returns for the season

By Erin Flynn · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

EMU’s yearly candlelight concert makes its return with all proceeds going to EMU Choral students.

EMU's dance department and symphony orchestra join forces for upcoming ballet performance

By Seniya Baig · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

oin the collaboration of the Dance department and the Symphony Orchestra in an abridged performance of Delibes's Coppelia on Dec. 8. This will be a ballet performance piece which is by Léo Delibes.

Review: Fousheé's new album 'softCORE' is full of surprises

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

The Grammy-nominated artist Fousheé has been taking the industry by storm working with Steve Lacy, Lil Wayne, King Princess and Sleepy Hallow. Now on Nov. 18, she releases her new immersive project “softCORE.”

Opinion: Get introduced to rising singer-songwriter ArmstrongWW

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

Houston, Texas artist ArmstrongWW drops his new song “Superstar You.” The multi-genre artist releases this track with hopes of reaching the masses across the globe.

Review: "Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me" documentary shocks the world

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me reveals a woman who is unabashedly honest, vulnerable, and simultaneously, unavoidably afraid to be all of those things. This documentary shows the world that being a celebrity can destroy one’s mental health.

Opinion: Songs that immerse you into the chilly weather

By Joud Bamehriz · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

I honestly love listening to music when I have to go on long walks between classes because it makes me feel warm. Try it yourself!

Opinion: Winter songs that will keep you warm

By Kasper Mielke · Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022

The winter blues are well on their way. Thankfully, a song can make the storm more bearable.

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