Often, we use music as a map of the soul, especially when we consider how such a large consensus of us use it to ground the stakes of who we are. Whether we are aware of this, or do so unconsciously, music is central to our identity, especially as we grow up. It is how we curated … [Read more...] about Erase the Stigma Around Music Taste
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Coldplay and BTS’s Glorious Universe
The stars have aligned and presented us with a universe in which two of the biggest bands in the world, Coldplay and BTS have collaborated. The single, ‘My Universe’, dropped on September 24th and served as an impactful reminder to what music should be all about: … [Read more...] about Coldplay and BTS’s Glorious Universe
An “Unrelentlessly” Brutal Pity Party
Amidst the clothes thrown by the bed, a messy table with books and notebooks on top of each other and a smartphone or computer open on social media or other websites, the teenager remains as the most complex being of all. There is no other animal in nature as complicated to … [Read more...] about An “Unrelentlessly” Brutal Pity Party
ATEEZ’s Comeback Win’s in Simplicity with “FEVER PT.3”
“Many books tell me, ‘Look at the stars in the night sky and become the person who shines bright like those stars’, but the stars that I looked up in the sky did not shine at all”. If someone were to ask you of your dream, would you so easily come up with an answer? How can you … [Read more...] about ATEEZ’s Comeback Win’s in Simplicity with “FEVER PT.3”
Explaining Music
Is there any one way in which we can explain music? If you asked a random selection of strangers, you’re guaranteed a different answer each time. Firstly, one might consider this question from a scientific point of view which would explain that before we hear it, all … [Read more...] about Explaining Music
Stray Kids “NOEASY” Review: A Thunderous Collection of Noise
As Sam Johnson wrote in her 'Permission to Dance' review: "The best kind of art is often equated to that which comes from pain and uncertainty." It is not an understatement to say that Stray Kids and their fandom, Stays, have been through a lot of pain and uncertainty in 2021. … [Read more...] about Stray Kids “NOEASY” Review: A Thunderous Collection of Noise
The Thrill and Beauty behind Halsey’s Creative Freedom
When Halsey’s first studio album came out in 2015, she was an instant hit. At 20 years old and just an EP to her name, Ashley Frangipane delivered undeniable momentum with the “Badlands” album. It was an atmospheric, autobiographical, and addictive sound where the details of her … [Read more...] about The Thrill and Beauty behind Halsey’s Creative Freedom
Blackbear Delivers The Best Kind of Misery with “misery lake”
Like a lot of us, blackbear spent the early days of pandemic life holed up inside, battling the overpowering depths of anxiety and isolation. However, unlike many of us, the multi-platinum singer, songwriter emerged from last year’s quarantine with two new projects: his fifth … [Read more...] about Blackbear Delivers The Best Kind of Misery with “misery lake”
Illenium – Fallen Embers Review
It’s the beginning of a new chapter for a lot of artists and this summer’s setlist is going to be a spectacular one. With his fourth studio album, Nick Miller (professionally known as Illenium) embarks on a new chapter of his career with his recent release “Fallen Embers”. I have … [Read more...] about Illenium – Fallen Embers Review
Is BTS’s “Permission to Dance” another success or their first failure?
The best kind of art is often equated to that which comes from pain and uncertainty. As bleak as that may sound, these types of emotions give artists the ability to manifest a raw vulnerability into music that strikes people the most. Most of the music I grew up listening to … [Read more...] about Is BTS’s “Permission to Dance” another success or their first failure?
8 Years of BTS – A Breakdown of the BTS Eras
There is nobody like BTS. They are a global phenomenon that has proven conventional wisdom is outdated and has triumphed simply by staying true to themselves. With their second English single “Butter” only a few weeks old, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook celebrated 8 … [Read more...] about 8 Years of BTS – A Breakdown of the BTS Eras
Dear Aspect: Female Musician, Lucy Crisp Edition
A little introduction to Lucy Crisp: Hi, my name’s Lucy Crisp, a 21-year-old solo artist based in Nottingham. And today I’ll be answering some questions about my music! How do you write your singles? Normally I write a lot of the songs by myself although I do love … [Read more...] about Dear Aspect: Female Musician, Lucy Crisp Edition