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Although the rodeo festivities were halted due to a severe storm that brought heavy rain and hail, 75,600 fans still gathered to watch the Jonas Brothers, an American pop rock band, reunite after fourteen years off stage, breaking the all-time attendance record of RodeoHouston by just five people. We’ve had a few incredible stops in Houston. But […]
Today, we will highlight some of my favorite R&B songs from each decade to truly appreciate the changes and progression of such a beautiful genre of music.
Wrapping up black history month, I wanted to discuss some of my favorite black musicians who have influenced me today. The pioneers who have paved the 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.
A list of songs I want to be played at my funeral. Although planning my funeral seems morbid, I want the end of my life to be a celebration. Therefore I compiled a list of songs that honor my existence and give insight into my spirit. Track 1. “Funeral” by Wallice ‘Cause we’re dancing at […]
In one of the early teasers for MAX’s new proudy controversial series The Idol, the question is posed “When was the last truly-f***ing nasty, nasty, bad pop-girl?”. Though the line comes from a series whose contents and themes have been (and should be) examined with a critical lens, I still sat and pondered the question. […]
On Thursday, May eleventh, Lewis Capaldi performed a sold-out show with Medium Build at the 713 Music Hall during the Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent Tour. The night was filled with laughter, tears and good vibes all around. If you’re a fan of sad lyrics combined with goofy personalities and strong vocals, these […]
It has been 10 years since 2013, and many impactful albums are turning 10 years old. I was 10 years old in 2013 and a lot of these albums impacted my childhood and taste in music. The early 2010s were the moment for pop, EDM, and hip-hop. Many artists had their big break in 2013. […]
After a two-year hiatus, BLACKPINK comes back with their second studio album labeled BORN PINK. Debuting in 2016, the South Korean girl group was created by YG Entertainment, composed of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. Their music is categorized as a combination of pop, EDM, hip hop and trap. The Korean K-Pop girl group […]
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 […]
Rising pop star Rina Sawayama released her second studio album Hold The Girl on Sept. 16, and it was the tiniest bit of a disappointment, although not all of it. Sawayama, who is known for catchy songs about capitalism and family problems, set out to make her album different than the rest of her discography. […]
Announced March 21st during a guest appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Lizzo is heading back to the radio with a new single titled About Damn Time. The University of Houston singer first blasted into fame with her hit record “Truth Hurts” peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100 in […]
As we all listen to our Spotify Wrapped playlists (and try to figure out what the hell our “top genres” list says), we can agree 2021 was a year of great music. Many new artists have emerged with incredibly successful debuts. Here are some artists who took over 2021, and how their success will go […]
At the start of her career, Swift signed to Big Machine Records. When record executive and celebrity manager Scooter Braun (Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato) acquired Big Machine, Swift’s works from 2006 to 2017 were sold to Shamrock Holdings without her knowledge. After signing with Republic in 2018, Swift’s new label allowed her to own all […]
After two canceled tours, an album release, and a year of anticipation, indie band Summer Salt has announced their tour dates for this late summer and fall. This musical duo originates from Austin, TX. Summer Salt’s classic, 60s-inspired instrumentals along with their soothing, lilting vocals result in a new sound, best described as a sort […]
So how was your summer? Olivia O’Brien is ready to tell you all about hers on March 4th at Warehouse Live. The 20-year-old California starlette has a lot to say, and urgently. Rather than waiting to flesh out a whole album, she released It Was a Sad Fucking Summer in November of 2019. Eager […]
Gus Dapperton brought his band and Spencer to Warehouse Live and performed their hearts out for an energetic crowd. Houston can be a tough audience to please, but I would have to say the crowd in the building that night was very appreciative of the artist’s music and effort. Spencer and the band made some […]
Don’t Smile at Me… unless you’re going to talk about Billie Eilish. The seventeen-year-old pop sensation is taking the world by storm, and her next stop is Austin City Limits. Hailing from sunny California, Eilish began her career with what some would call blind luck. She put down vocals over a track her brother produced […]
Make way! Robyn, the true queen of pop, has come to take her throne at this year’s Austin City Limits! Alright, alright, settle down, hold the tomatoes! I get it, this is an unpopular opinion, especially among you yankees. But hear me out! We stand on the shoulders of giants that came before us. Pop […]
Crossover tracks with pop and Latin artists started long before Justin Bieber did it, but mainstream America did not know how powerful collaborations could be until “Despacito” took over, not only the nation, but the world. The snowball actually began 19 years ago when the Latin Grammys debuted, creating a prestigious award show dedicated to […]
