Tag: music 2023

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Rlyblonde is the Alt-Rock Girl You Need in Your Story

Brooklyn darling Carina Allen, aka Rlyblonde, does not disappoint with her latest release, “Girl in Your Story.” A hypnotic, tender B side to her electric “Your Angel,” “Girl in Your Story” is a dreamy rock ballad that explores identity, romance, and femininity. Rlyblonde is no stranger to playing on these themes in her work as a photographer and videographer, but she expands on them with a storybook ethos complete with hopeless romanticism, inspired by the fanaticalization of both men and women. “Nothing consumes quite like a crush,” Rlyblonde says of “Girl in Your Story.” With the accompanying music video produced … Continue reading Rlyblonde is the Alt-Rock Girl You Need in Your Story

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Almost 10 Years Later, 1989 Still Hasn’t Gone Out of Style

1989 is back and better than ever! Although it’s hard to outdo an album as original as is iconic, the new and improved 1989 (Taylor’s Version) by far surpassed all odds. Not only did the album gain the beloved Taylor’s Version behind its title, but it also gained five new remarkable vault tracks. These songs are new to the album but contain the familiar 1989 spunk. Taylor Swift covers everything from pining love to snowmobile accidents – Let’s dive right in! The first vault track, “Slut!” shocked us all, to say the least. While most expected it to be an … Continue reading Almost 10 Years Later, 1989 Still Hasn’t Gone Out of Style

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Taylor Swift Takes Back Her Voice With ‘Speak Now’

By Molly Reeves Taylor Swift released Speak Now as her third studio album in 2010.  Having just released Fearless, the most-awarded country album of all time, she was worried that her junior album wouldn’t get the same recognition. Taylor Swift was a country singer, but Speak Now had some pop elements, which made her wonder if she should stay in the country genre. At the beginning of the Speak Now era, music critics criticized Swift for not writing her own songs. As a response, Swift wrote every song on Speak Now alone, with no collaborators. On July 7, 2023, Taylor … Continue reading Taylor Swift Takes Back Her Voice With ‘Speak Now’

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Killinginthekitchen Sings What We Struggle To Say

by Phoebe D. Renje The name killinginthekitchen may seem odd, but for Lex, it invokes a different story: an inside family joke that became their stage name. Lex devoted their time to music under the name Killinginthekitchen, fast becoming a local headliner across the Orlando area. With their latest single, Lex explores the internal struggle plagues many young adults: “What is my purpose?” They write about this internal conflict in their latest release, “Save My Place.”  “I wanted to write about how I’m feeling in the present moment,” Lex says of their latest single. Their debut album, Actions Speak Louder … Continue reading Killinginthekitchen Sings What We Struggle To Say

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Journey Skye Makes Promising Debut with “Love Me”

by Caitlyn Tarney Journey Skye makes the best out of a bad situation, as a cheating boyfriend leads her to a new best friend and the release of her first single, “Love Me,” which has been a long time coming. The LA-born artist has been around music her entire life. Being surrounded by artists inspired her to music go. Certainly not new to the scene, Skye has never had the chance to focus on music until now. “Love Me” tells the true story of Skye’s boyfriend, also known as artist Miki’s boyfriend. “We had no idea until I asked her … Continue reading Journey Skye Makes Promising Debut with “Love Me”

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Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

“I’ve always put everything I could into music,” says Tyke James, lead singer of acclaimed rock band, The Moss. He sits cozied up in his home, presumably somewhere in the mountains, looking jubilant and lively. After passing greetings, he’s ready to dive right into conversation about new music, new sounds, and all kinds of exploration.   The Moss just released their new single, “The Place That Makes Me Happy,” a lighthearted coming-of-age, indie-rock masterpiece about the constant search for a place that offers fulfillment. James mentions that he has always loved exploring – that he “takes adventure really seriously” – and … Continue reading Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

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The Chapin Sisters Lingering Single,’ All Through the Night’ Out Now

By Caitlyn Tarney The Chapin Sisters have released their newest single, “All Through the Night,” on Lake Bottom Records. Folk duo Abigail and Lily Chapin made their musical debut with their EP, The Chapin Sisters (2005). After consistent releases, The Chapin Sisters returned to the scene with this year’s “Bergen Street,” followed by “All Through the Night.” The duo, originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., feel a strong connection to their hometown. After a move to the valley, “Bergen Street” tells of Lily’s wistful departure from the city. “All Through the Night” follows up by expanding on the sisters’ choice to move … Continue reading The Chapin Sisters Lingering Single,’ All Through the Night’ Out Now

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TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

by Molly Reeves Getting your start in music through TikTok is becoming the norm. There are many TikTok creators on the platform who have made a name for themselves in the music industry, such as Nessa Barrett. In the United States, 86.9 million people use TikTok, that’s more users than Twitter, with 77 million. If you’re wanting to get your name out there, you know what app to use. Here are five TikTok artists that are on the rise that are putting a dent in the music industry. Nessa Barrett Nessa Barrett is from New Jersey and moved to Los … Continue reading TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

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It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

-by Vivian DiSalvo It’s no secret that fans worldwide were wholeheartedly disappointed when they didn’t get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Well, there’s a quick fix – Swift just announced that Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film will be released in theaters on October 13. She also released a trailer for the film, writing on Instagram that “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far, and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon” [sic]. Fans suspected that a film would be coming once they … Continue reading It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

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Gracie Abrams: The Next Pop Princess

“I want to do this forever,” Abrams commented about making music. Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and daughter of film director J.J Abrams, Gracie Abrams, was primarily unknown before she got to open for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour. In 2019, Abrams began uploading videos of her original songs and covers on social media, where she gained a following.  Because of her social media presence and heartfelt lyrics, Interscope Records took an interest in her, and she released her debut EP, Minor, in July 2020. “I Miss You, I’m Sorry,” a single off of Minor, became a fan favorite, followed by … Continue reading Gracie Abrams: The Next Pop Princess