Tag: music column
'La La Land,' 'Moana,' and 'Beauty and the Beast' bring comfort and hope to ailing nation
Music columnist Jenny Bourque has never enjoyed musicals but finds solace in their growing revival among low national mood. Read More »
From Puff Daddy to Lorde, artists are making 2017 their comeback year
After long hiatuses, musicians are making epic comebacks this year. Music Columnist Christine Chung previews the variety of new music being released by popular artists and bands in 2017. Read More »
What albums to get for various family, friends this holiday
Stumped on what to get your loved ones this season? Music columnist Emera Riley says music is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some album reccomendations. Read More »
Gospel music becomes mainstream through Pharell's 'I See a Victory'
Gospel music, performed normally in church services, has become mainstream in hip-hop music, most recently in Pharrell's new song, "I See a Victory," a collaboration with gospel singer Kim Burell. Read More »
Willow Smith releases hopeful song following election
After a long hiatus, Willow Smith is back and using her music to spread hope amidst a confusing and uncertain election, says music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read More »
Fetty Wap is being sued -- again
Fetty Wap is being sued over his song "679," and he was sued before over "Trapt Queen." Music columnist Emera Riley digs into copyright law and the validity of music court cases. Read More »
Happy 10th anniversary to Amy Winehouse’s iconic album 'Back To Black'
In honor of Amy Winehouse’s album 'Back to Black"'s 10th anniversary, music columnist Phoebe Smith brings us back to why the album was so iconic. Read More »
The end of Vine marks ends one way to find music
Twitter recently announced it was discontinuing its video app, Vine. Music columnist Phoebe Smith discusses the potential repercussions of this when it comes to finding new music. Read More »
Folk music doesn't have to be totally traditional
According to music columnist Emera Riley, Maggie Roger's new single proves that folk music doesn't have to suck. Read More »
Musicians should be allowed to share political opinions
Music columnist Emera Riley said politics is an icky mess of everyone screaming their opinion. Does this mean that musicians can get a say as well? Read More »
Chance the Rapper is changing music with exclusively digital releases
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks this was the biggest year for artist Chance the Rapper, especially because his new album is Grammy eligible. Read More »
Grimes is not a sellout and never has been
Emera Riley says stops hating on Grimes for being a sellout, because as a completely independent artist, she isn't one. Read More »
The Chainsmokers have evolved from EDM to pop
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks that The Chainsmokers have moved away from being an electronic duo to a pop duo. Read More »
Radio is dead and corporations killed it
According to music columnist Emera Riley, contrary to what the song says, video didn’t kill the radio star. The 1996 Telecommunications Act did. Read More »
Overproducing Indie music ruins the artist for die hard fans
Music columnist Emera Riley has an request: please stop overmastering Indie records. It hurts our ears and our hearts. Read More »
Get pumped up for Juice Jam with Pulp's playlist
Music columnist Emera Riley created the prefect pre-Juice Jam playlist for those attending the festivities at Skytop on Sunday Read More »
New Keaton Henson album reiterates sad introspection of earlier records
Music columnist Emera Riley takes a look at Keaton Henson's latest release, "Kindly Now," which proves to be quite similar to his previous albums. Read More »
The Head and the Heart’s new album ironically lacks heart
While I really wanted to love the Head and the Heart’s new album, it wasn’t very good and even a little bit lackluster, says music columnist Emera Riley. Read More »
Q&A: Zack Feinberg dishes on his band The Revivalists before their Westcott show
The D.O. sits down with the guitarist of New Orleans-based act The Revitalists before their upcoming show at The Westcott Theater. Read More »
New Britney Spears album "Glory" has fast, catchy beats
Music columnist Phoebe Smith reviewed Britney Spears’ long-awaited, newest album, Glory, and thinks it’s worth a listen. Read More »
Drop of the year: Gaga’s new song “Perfect Illusion”
After spending the last 3 years virtually silent, Lady Gaga has released "Perfect Illusion," her first new track since her 2013 album, "ARTPOP." Read More »
Bon Iver’s new song uses auto-tune and that’s OK
Bon Iver doesn’t suck and he uses autotune. Pop princesses sing like literal nails on a blackboard and they use it to make themselves sound good. Please stop doing that. Read More »