Music
Atmospheric interludes. Brilliantly layered vocals. Saxophone solos like a sugar shot to the veins. Yes, some way or another, we’ve all become painfully aware of the British man-band, The 1975. Maybe they once lay briefly across your peak pastel-goth Tumblr dash. Maybe you recall your dad trash-talking their electrically-charged performance on Saturday Night Live in
In May, pop-rock group Paramore released After Laughter, their fifth studio album. The album takes listeners on a personal journey, with songs like Hard Times (“Hard times / Gonna take you down and laugh when you cry”), Fake Happy (“Don’t ask me how I’ve been / Don’t make me play pretend / What’s the use
There is no doubt English is the most prominent language in the music industry. It is likely no matter where you live that you will hear songs in English that are worldwide hits on the radio. However, if you are not from a Spanish speaking country, you probably haven’t listened to many Spanish songs on
The British indie pop band put out a new record called Night & Day: Night Edition which features an electronic vibe not seen before in the band’s repertory or influences. Not only did they work with DJ’s like Martin Jensen, Matoma, and Mike Perry but they also feature American singer Sabrina Carpenter and Argentinian singer
Me, writing another article about J. Cole? Surprise, surprise. My other articles talked about all Cole does besides music and his documentary. Now, I want to talk about how J. Cole is arguably one of the best performers. Given my immense love and appreciation towards Cole, you might think I’m biased but just read on
Ever since hearing “The A Team” in sixth grade, all the way back in 2011, I have been a huge fan of British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. When I listen to music, I prioritize relatable, meaningful lyrics that I can obsess over all else and Sheeran has always been able to fill that order. He is
Dua Lipa released her debut self-titled album in June, and followed with the vibrant music video for ‘New Rules’ just a few days ago on July 7th. Since its premiere, it has climbed the trending charts of Youtube, racked up one million views in 13 hours, and accumulated six million views (and still counting). The
Lauren Sanderson, an artist on the rise, is about to shake the entire world with the release of her new EP, Spaces. Being a fan of Lauren myself, this EP was much anticipated and now that it is finally here can say that I am more than impressed. Sanderson released her freshman EP last
Jadon Woodard is a rapper based in NYC who has sprouted in fame rooted in the D.I.Y. rap scene. From handing out mixtapes on the streets to rapping on subways, Jadon found a break when becoming more prominent with big-name performers and spoken word poetry. As a part of Arts Connection’s Teen Reviewers and Critics
The Afrolatino Festival, arranged at Bed Stuy’s Restoration Plaza, held its fifth-year event on July 7 and 8 to embrace the cultural assets and roots that cultivate being Afrolatinx. Initiating discourse on varying subjects addressing blackness among Latinx cultures, displaying the artistic facets of these cultures and promoting solidarity and activism among Afrolatinx individuals were some of
Handsome Ghost, a Boston-born indie band, might be the next obsession you’ve been looking for. Tim Noyes, a high school English teacher turned musician, is the founder, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Handsome Ghost. He can be considered a lyrical mastermind, and to me, that’s an understatement. Noyes knows exactly how to channel his
Kesha wastes no time getting started on her powerful, feminist catharsis. The music video begins with very country-esque lyrics of “I wanna be your baby / your angel all in black / Your little blue eyed gypsy,” but Kesha hilariously and empoweringly yells “Okay shut up,” which is when the real track begins. Without hesitation, the
