Music is the backbone of my world. I suppose that’s pretty clear when I work on this biweekly column expressing my thoughts on the latest releases throughout the industry, big and small. Yet, I am not...
“The sedge has withered from the lake, and no birds sing.”
Environmentalist and writer Rachel Carson quotes this line from a poem by John Keats in her monumental 1962 book “Silent Spring.” I...
Men I Trust’s 2025 album, “Equus Asinus,” is a reinvention of their sound from previous outputs like “Untourable Album” and “Oncle Jazz.” This time, the band shifts their retro, funk-inspired...
After five long years of waiting, musician Playboi Carti released his new album “MUSIC” March 14. While I don’t consider myself a fan beyond enjoying a few songs here and there, I have been watching...
Who is Doechii?
Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii, has emerged into the music industry’s spotlight after gaining attention through TikTok. This attention led her to sign a joint...
The Grammy Awards ceremony, held annually, is a night dedicated to honoring the year’s biggest musical artists. The ceremony was first held in 1959 when the Recording Academy saw the need to acknowledge...
Every year, there is excitement, nerves and anger surrounding the Grammy Awards. This year was no different, with an explosion of new artists, more tenured artists coming back into the spotlight and categories...
Rap has experienced an interesting release radar this year. While huge names in the scene have dropped albums, it seems to me that the substance of their work is starting to fly out the window. Some may...
The years can seem like they go by in a blink of an eye. As we navigate through life, the training wheels that once held us upright are slowly removed, putting us face-to-face with the world around us....
While Tyler, the Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” is the big talk of the town this week (and yes, it’s good), I think the even bigger release for the music industry as a whole this week was “Songs of...
Since he learned to play the tabla — hand drums from Central and South Asia — at seven years old, Salar Nader has performed throughout the world, making his St. Joe’s debut alongside fellow Afghan...
Across
1. “I’m everywhere, I’m so ___.” (Charli XCX)
4. Sabrina Carpenter’s favorite coffee drink.
6. “I’ll love you ’til the day that I die, ’til the ____ leaves my eyes.” (Billie...
