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Many of us had an “emo” phase in middle school. Whether we told our parents “it’s not just a phase” or not, I never really grew out of the music. As I’ve been into pop punk and “emo” music again recently, I’ve compiled my all-time favorite songs of the scene. Additionally, with the When We […]
British band, Easy Life, have to stop using their name due to legal reasons, so I want to highlight some of my favorite songs of theirs.
Are you struggling to get in the spirit of spooky season? Perhaps your Halloween playlist is in need of titillating tunes to invoke the witch inside you.
In the crevices of Houston, the Satellite Bar was a home to many beautiful shows. One of which was the show of underground “internet music” star, George Clanton back in 2021. Last week the electronic/ vaporwave artist was back in Houston for his newest album’s Ooh Rap I Ya tour. As expected, Clanton gave an […]
As the University of Houston has switched from the All-American Conference to the Big 12 Conference, our fan atmosphere has had a significant impact. As crowds are growing, attention is shining on UH. Today I wanted to share my playlist and the perfect songs to get you excited as you are going to any UH […]
If you’re anything like me, you can’t stand silence. Even while studying, you have to have something to listen to, whether it’s music or just white noise. Still, it can be hard to find the right music for studying, something that’s both sonically pleasing and not too distracting. If you’re looking for something like this […]
The 90’s and early 2000’s were full of girl power and gorgeous harmonies provided by memorable groups such as Destiny’s Child, TLC, The Spice Girls, and more. However, the recent boom in the Eastern K-Pop market has made it glaringly obvious that the West barely has any girl groups to keep up with demand, and […]
A good playlist consists of a diverse variety of sounds, an element of surprise, and flows together well. It is the act of creating a concept through a mix of lyrics and sounds from a variety of artists. Playlists can convey a certain mood, keep your music organized, or you can send it to someone […]
If you hold me without hurting me, you’ll be the first who ever did – Cinnamon Girl by Lana Del Rey With Lana del Rey’s increased spike in popularity, I find myself revisiting her sixth studio album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! Fans and critics alike consider this album as one of her best. From the title […]
In this article, I’m writing about the artists who put extra thought into their album send-off. Here are some of my favorite closing tracks.
On Sept. 14, 1993, Morphine released their second studio album, Cure for Pain. Morphine was a band based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the 90s Radiohead, Pixies, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, Pavement, and Nirvana were on the rise, creating a surge of alternative music. Morphine made alternative tracks with a unique twist. In 1989, lead vocalist […]
As the days of one hundred degree weather slowly turn into days of ninety degree weather, fall seems far away. However, cozy music always brings us into the spirit of the season no matter what the weather is like. Here is a list of a few “cozy girl autumn” songs to listen to as you […]
From IT Professional to Musician! Ronzel “Ron” Washington enjoys his retirement from his recent career as an Information Technology Executive for Houston.
It’s difficult to make anything original these days. So many stories have already been told, good ideas have already been taken, and it seems like we’ve nearly exhausted every melody possible to make out of the twelve notes available to us. To artists of all persuasions (and even to consumers), this realization can be daunting. […]
This past Sunday night brought all of the Latinos out to Minute Maid Park to catch one of Mexico’s most popular acts in history, RBD. The band derived from the telenovela Rebelde, which aired on Televisa from 2004 to 2006 and followed the lives of six students at a fictional boarding school called Elite Way […]
Through the beehive hair & black eyeliner, there was a woman with a reverence for the beauty of music. Winehouse traveled through her life with an open heart.
In the Fall of 2019, I entered the University of Houston a fresh-faced new student, palms sweaty and eyes wide with anticipation. As the college journey ends, I open up my music apps to see what kind of music has soundtracked my life. These vastly different eras bring out distinct listening patterns, which each deserve […]
After seeing the Barbie movie in theaters, I realized the soundtrack is a pop girl’s dream summer playlist. Here are my top five songs on Barbie the Album: 1. “Speed Drive” by Charli XCX I went into this movie expecting Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s remix of “Barbie Girl” to be my favorite song on […]
Well, here we are again, guys. It’s that special time of the year, nestled weeks before Labor Day, towards the “end” of summer. It’s back-to-school season.
Recently, when I open my phone to stream music I find myself shying away from newer albums and singles. Why? Right now, popular media – and popular culture – is taking a look back and getting nostalgic. The Barbie movie takes us to the days when we played with dolls. The Jonas Brothers, Big Time […]
