Photo courtesy of NRK P3, Flickr With the release of his two most recent singles, “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights,” Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name The Weeknd, has re-solidified his position back atop global charts. Following a hiatus from album work that had gone on for nearly four years, […]
Author: CHRIS BARILLA
Billie Eilish redefines pop as artist of the year
Photo courtesy of crommelincklars, Flickr Although it may seem that Billie Eilish’s fame happened almost overnight, her meteoric rise to one of the most recognized names in pop music today began many years back. With a solid work ethic and consistent output since she was only 13, Eilish was poised […]
Jacquees carries a love-based theme in his new album
Photo courtesy of NRK P3, Flickr Jacquees has a bit of a history of boisterous claims, stating last year that he is the “king” of rhythm and blues. Although that is a large claim, Jacquees has maintained it as an affirmation if anything, a physical manifestation of his desire to […]
Suggested places to shop for holiday sales
Photo courtesy of Kristina Tamašauskaitė, Unsplash With the weather getting colder and the seemingly immediate placement of holiday decorations in retail establishments happening on or even before Thanksgiving, the idea of gift-giving is an ever-present thought on most people’s minds this time of year. Couple that with the oft-dreaded trips to […]
Selections open for winter wear
Photo courtesy of shoes reviews, Flickr It is that time of year where the light outerwear we have enjoyed for the last three months or so will sadly no longer suffice on its own as colder temperatures and the possibility of more hectic weather patterns arise. Luckily, there is a […]
Young Thug’s “Hot” truly speaks to its name
Photo courtesy of Iñaki Espejo-Saavedra, Flickr Undoubtedly, one of the hottest songs of the summer of 2019, “Hot,” originally just featuring Gunna, was the musical equivalent of a victory lap for now-veteran Atlanta wordsmith Young Thug. As an artist that consistently dwelled on the outlier of his genre, Thug has built […]
Van Buuren’s album compliments his artistic style
Photo courtesy of S.Camelot, Flickr The undisputed “king of trance music” is back again with a massive 28-track project that encompasses everything an artist at the pinnacle of his respective genre should produce. Van Buuren initially grew in fame thanks to his massive and unique trance synths and beats. The […]
“Jesus Is King” film exceeds the conventional
Photo courtesy of Karl Hab, Flickr No one really knows what to expect when it comes to the meticulously crafted world of Kanye West. Whether it be the frenzied sneaker releases, the development of Star Wars-like dwelling structures or the release of an IMAX film dedicated to his “Sunday Service” and overall […]
Inspirations for 2019 Halloween costume ideas
Photo courtesy of Nathan Rupert, Flickr It’s that time of year again where one of the most prominent thoughts on people’s minds (if they haven’t decided already) is what exactly they’ll be dressing up as for Halloween this year. What seems like a fairly simple task is one that is […]
Gucci Mane proves his role in the music industry again
Photo courtesy of Gee Doible You, Flickr Gucci Mane has proven time and time again that he is one of the most consistent figures in hip hop music, and the newest entry into his discography, “Woptober II” does not stray from that ethos whatsoever. A sequel to 2016’s “Woptober,” Gucci […]