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The new release of Wakanda Forever has received major success in the box office because of the impact it left on communities that have been misrepresenting on the big screen. Having watched it a few days after its release, I was profoundly impacted by the soundtrack. I enjoyed and appreciated the way they included multiple […]
On October 14, The 1975 released their fifth album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language. I’ve been a fan of The 1975 since my middle school Tumblr days, but I have to admit, this album differs just a bit from their usual pop rock sound. I prefer their previous sound, but I still enjoyed this […]
On November 2nd, indie artist hemlocke springs (stylized as spelled) released “girlfriend” on all streaming services after going viral when she teased the catchy bridge on TikTok. Currently, the audio has about 33.7K hits on the platform, and has been used by popular TikTokers and even music artist Khalid. Since its release last week, she […]
Momma – Household Name Album Review Momma made an expressive and heavy-toned album that swept the indie rock nation. The band members wanted to make a powerful punch into the rock scene, and they achieved just that with their newly released album, Household Name. Household Name was produced by Momma, an indie rock/alternative band from […]
This October was a big month for new music releases. Carly Rae Jepsen’s The Loneliest Time is one of the most notable albums. Jepsen’s sixth studio album is not only one of Jepsen’s best, but the best pop album of the year. The album takes visual inspiration from folk or western aesthetics, but is still […]
On October 21, Taylor Swift’s label, Republic Records, released her tenth studio album, Midnights, one year after Red(Taylor’s Version) was released in 2021 and nearly two years after the release of Evermore and Folklore in 2020. A music video for its lead single, “Anti-Hero,” also premiered on the same day. Announced during the 2022 VMA Music Awards, fans and critics alike have […]
I have to be honest, I only heard of Big Thief a few months ago. But after a few listens, I’m completely obsessed. If you don’t know who the indie band Big Thief is, 1) they’re my new favorite band, and 2) they make music that makes you ache. If you’re looking for the best […]
Disguised as adult contemporary, better defined as sophisti-pop, The Blue Nile’s Hats is a synth-infused testament to hopeless romanticism and late night rides through the city in the back of taxicabs. Lushly and meticulously produced, each song is exactly what it needs to be. This is the kind of desperate heartache you can only find […]
In honor of the recent release of two music videos for “Damn” off his second album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL and new single “grace” (and a trending TikTok audio!) we are highlighting the musical works of J-Pop artist Fujii Kaze! Once again TikTok has pulled a gem from the archives and breathed into it a […]
Lonerism, Tame Impala’s second album, turned 10 years old on Oct. 5. Kevin Parker, the Australian musician behind the project, creates music that can be described as psychedelic trip-pop, electric or alternative. The album is filled with synthesizers and ambient music, which leaves listeners in a positive mood as the music is used to enhance […]
Throughout the year, I have expanded my musical range on what I listen to and formed a particular fondness for Indie music. It is refreshing to find artists with so much potential, that create music solely based on their artistic vision. I typically focus on how artists blend their focal message through songwriting and production. […]
When We Were Young Festival announced next year’s lineup–11 days before the first tour starts. Green Day and Blink-182 are headlining When We Were Young in 2023. Blink had a huge announcement today: Tom DeLonge is returning; a new single is out on Friday, Oct. 14; a world tour starts and a new album releases […]
October, the month of coziness and change, has finally arrived. Houston weather is unpredictable, but we can pretend it’s already nice and chilly! Here’s a playlist for an autumn stroll in the city. Landslide – Fleetwood Mac First, we have to begin the season of change with a bittersweet song about it. Let Stevie Nicks’ […]
“Healing Girl Autumn” is a popular hashtag on TikTok where women and female-aligned people share their feelings, the lessons they’ve learned in life and much more. Despite the title, one doesn’t need to identify as a “girl” to participate; it’s about living the essence of it, which is of course healing and growing (personally I […]
Did you know Mariah Carey recorded a secret rock album in the 90’s, but it was scrapped by her label? According to a new interview, Mariah plans to release the album in full, almost thirty years after it was recorded. Not many people know this, but during the sessions of Mariah Carey’s critically acclaimed and […]
The cool breeze finally blowing through the air, the orange and yellow crisp leaves beginning to paint the pathways, and the return of the infamous pumpkin-spiced latte – Fall has finally arrived. However, with this wonderful season coming upon us it only means the beginning of midterm season – if you’re pulling an all-nighter to […]
Five years after the release of their fifth album After Laughter, the genre-neutral band is back with yet another funky tune that took Paramore fans by storm. Paramore’s fifth album After Laughter was a musical masterpiece in terms of writing, and without a doubt, one of the band’s best eras in music. In 2018, they […]
There is always more to music than just sound, the stories behind the sounds and how others connect with them are what give it depth. Griffin Washburn is an electronic-indie musical nomad better known as Goth Babe. He creates wholesome tracks in unconventional ways like traveling the west coast for inspiration or having a studio […]
Fans of rock-and-roll rejoice. Dead Poet Society will continue their tour into Texas for two days only, beginning in Dallas and ending in Houston, before heading back onto the road to Florida. Founded in 2013, the band members met while attending the Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Currently, it consists of […]
Outside of the bigger names like Marshmello and DeadMau5, this year’s Float Fest lineup includes multiple upcoming acts that everyone needs to keep on their radar. It’s great when festivals give rising artists a platform, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what these have in store. Check out our list of some of […]
