TikTok has been affecting the music people listen to. Graphic from theverge.com. TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. With content focused on music and dance, it’s no secret that the music industry has changed to cater to new trends and dances. Starting in the summer of 2019, popular…
Today, listening to vinyl is making a comeback. Photo by James McIntosh. While the music industry is currently being dominated by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music, physical album releases like vinyl and cassette tapes have made a significant resurgence among many music fans. Once a staple of hipster culture, music fans…
This week I will be looking at the 1978 soft rock album “Minute by Minute” by the Doobie Brothers. This album is a great representation of the 70s; it has elements of rock, funk and disco, all wrapped up in one. I am familiar with a few of the Doobie Brother’s songs like “Listen to…
Spotify and Apple Music are neck-in-neck as the most popular music streaming services. Graphic by James McIntosh. Music is the perfect way to give yourself a boost or calm some nerves, whether you’re walking to class, cleaning your dorm or studying for a big exam. But it’s time to settle one of the greatest modern…
James Taylor’s album “Gorilla” still plays in the minds of many fans. Photo from Therollingstone.com. Are you feeling stressed with school work or worrying about the growing number of COVID-19 cases? Take a step back and unwind with “Gorilla” by James Taylor. Released in 1975, this album is perfect for relaxing on a nice afternoon…
Performer, Machine Gun Kelly, released a new album in september. Photos by Greg Clark. I’ve decided to review the guy who threw a beer at me at his concert last year. Machine Gun Kelly is switching genres in his new album, “Tickets to My Downfall,” which dropped on Sept. 25. Kelly goes punk pop on…
The world of entertainment has been at a standstill since the coronavirus pandemic made its way across the world. While music has been largely affected by this, with concerts and tours shut down for the foreseeable future, the ease at which music can be created and shared in the internet era has led to some…
This week I’m reviewing “Ventura” by Anderson .Paak, which I listened to for the first time last week. Released in 2019, this album perfectly blends R&B, hip hop and funk to produce an insanely groovy sound. I’m familiar with some of Anderson .Paak’s work; he released a single this spring called “Lockdown” that I really…
Chances are you’ve heard, or at least heard of, “WAP,” the collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B that broke first-week streaming records following its release this summer. Whether you like the song or not, its charting position showed that there’s a new class of female rappers ready to take over the game and…
Despite COVID-19 regulations, the URI marching band still found a way to make music. Photo by James Singer. With the start of a new semester during a pandemic, what does keeping the Rhody spirit alive look like? This fall, the University of Rhode Island’s marching band is persevering through the challenges of accommodating to the…