Written By Hailey Oppenlander A few years ago, I remember seeing Alessia Cara perform on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. In a world where people always comment on what women wear or expect them to look a certain way, (especially for a New Year’s Eve broadcast), I loved Cara’s choice to wear a large flannel and a ponytail. Unlike some other younger stars, she felt relatable and real. I could tell she was someone whose star power came from her raw talent and not from a crafted “celebrity” image. Although I was just watching from my TV, her live performance sounded…
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Written by Hailey Oppenlander Even if you somehow haven’t heard Olivia Rodrigo’s name by now, you’ve probably heard the instantly recognizable car door alarm that begins her hit song “drivers license.” Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated first album, SOUR, was released on May 21st. Its 11 tracks fall under the umbrella label of “pop,” but Rodrigo shows off a range in her musical abilities, mastering everything from emotional power ballads to spiteful pop-rock. Rodrigo has an impressive ability to convey the sour emotions of youth throughout these pop subgenres, with lyrical prowess beyond her years and a genuine voice. No matter how old…
Written by Ashley Friedman “Just think of me as the shallow end of the pool,” K.Flay said before diving into our interview. Prior to that, I admitted that video interviews were new for me, and truthfully, I was a bit nervous. She was kind and personable, the type of person that would put you before themselves, even if they were at the lowest of lows, the type of person to wear a smile on their face even if they had been crying ten minutes before because some asshole was on their tail in the parking lot. The day I interviewed…
Written By Kelly Holm Swedish singer-songwriter Elina has racked up a catalog of over a dozen original songs within the past two years, but confesses that she’s yet to play any of them live. “I was going to, but then the pandemic broke out right before we were supposed to start,” she admits. “It looks like things are finally changing now, and though I’m extremely nervous, I’m also super excited to explore that whole thing and actually get to meet the people who are listening to the music.” Though she has until very recently worked strictly as a songwriter, she’s…
Written By Kelly Holm If there’s one lesson that defines Souly Had’s career, it’s to never give up. Three years ago, the R&B meets Hip-Hop artist almost abandoned a song called “Crush” at the drawing board amidst writer’s block. “I remember being so close to giving up on it and getting so frustrated trying to get the perfect takes. I remember thinking ‘Damn, this song just isn’t it,’” Had relates. “I listened the next day with fresh ears and that’s when I realized it was the opposite.” Now, three years and 50 million plays later, “Crush” is the most popular…