Photo courtesy of Apple Music, Wikipedia. Streaming services have become an ingrained part of our culture, and for good reason. It’s very convenient to have so much content available to you for a low monthly rate. Music is no exception, as you can find most artists that you’re looking for on […]
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Artists and fans boycott against Spotify and Covid misinformation
Photo courtesy of Library of Congress Life, Flickr. On Dec. 31, Joe Rogan invited Dr. Robert Malone onto his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Malone, a virologist known for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 in conservative media circles, made outlandish statements including a claim that the Biden administration is hiding proof about […]
New Spotify Wrapped reveals what music and podcasts are adored worldwide
Photo courtesy of Julien Sabardu, Flickr. It’s the holiday season, and certainly the most wonderful time of the year. With the chilly weather, rush of finals and last-minute gift shopping, there is no better time to listen to the tunes that got you through this unusual year. For many, their go-to […]
Lucy Dacus releases studio version of 2018 single “Thumbs”
Photo courtesy of Sid Sowder, Flickr On March 9, American singer and songwriter Lucy Dacus released an official version of a song she previously only performed live. Dacus has released two indie rock albums, “No Burden” in 2016 and “Historian” in 2018, both critically acclaimed. Additionally, in 2018 she formed […]
Fall in love with the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist
Photo courtesy of Eric Nopanen, Unsplash Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and love (along with snow) is in the air. This celebration of all things love and romance is a good time to find shelter away from the harsh conditions of our — to put it mildly — hectic world. This playlist […]
Ariana Grande’s “Positions” surprises fans with new sound
Photo courtesy of Lindsay Neilson Photos, Flickr Ariana Grande’s sixth studio album, “Positions,” was released this Friday, Oct. 30. The album resonated more with her R&B roots, which resulted in mixed opinions from fans. The album’s single and title track “positions” tops the charts with 75 million streams on […]
Bea Miller’s new EP “elated!” showcases vulnerable maturity
Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi, Flickr After two years of anticipation, 21-year-old Bea Miller released her new EP “elated!” on Oct. 23. Accompanying the lead single “wisdom teeth,” originally released on Oct. 9, there are six new songs that show a vulnerable and political side of Miller that has […]
New Streaming Service Offers Exclusive Content
Photo courtesy of Kim Erlandsen, Flickr Tidal is the rebranded streaming service for music that offers high definition audio and private content to those who are subscribed. The service has actually been around since 2009 under the name WiMP. In March 2014, WiMP was bought by rapper Jay Z for […]
YouTube Introduces Paid Music Subscription
Photo Courtesy of YouTube Recently, YouTube has teamed up with Google to offer a new paid music subscription service which allows users to stream music ad-free without an Internet connection. The new YouTube Music Key service is set to cost $9.99 when released to the public. According to billboard.com, “mobile […]
Taylor Swift and Other Artists Break up with Spotify
Photo courtesy of Spotify The Swedish startup Spotify, which has taken the music world by storm since its inception in 2008, is doing its best to navigate the upheaval of Taylor Swift’s recent departure. The music streaming service has long been speculated to be abusive of artists' music royalties; this […]