When we go to concerts, being in the same room with our favorite artist almost feels unreal. We sing along and scream our praise, trying to gain a connection in any way possible, even if we’re just screaming “I love you!” into a sea of a thousand other fans. While performers are often too focused
As the winter months make their way upon us, several things happen. For starters, the world gets darker a lot faster. The days are suddenly cut short as though with a pair of scissors and we are left in darkness fairly early. Second, the outside world grows colder. We finally put away our favorite summer
“I’m tired and angry, but somebody should be.” — Halsey In today’s society, as more people begin to openly speak on topics such as consent and women’s rights alongside the distinguished #MeToo Movement, the rise of power amongst women is undeniable. Rather than tearing one another down, women have been coming together to support and encourage each
In light of the recent claims made by Taylor Swift, in which she deemed Scooter Braun and other men in the music industry “bullies,” there has been a large wave of support for the popstar. While countless tweets and hashtags backed the singer, few noticeable male figures weighed in on the allegations. The lack of
From apocalyptic cities to Shakespearian kingdoms, Halsey has taken fans to a variety of places. With her latest single, she has taken fans to a place of female rage and empowerment. Her new era is darker than her previous ones with its evident punk-rock influence During the first of two intimate “homecoming” shows in which
On Saturday, I watched Halsey perform live in Argentina for her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour. The night started with an opening by the local duo Salvapantallas from Córdoba, Argentina. It’s comprised of Zoe Gotusso and Santiago Celli who, with their soft melancholic tunes, set a calm mood over the audience. Their songs were meaningful and extremely heartfelt to
On Saturday, during the one-year anniversary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a large amount of marchers took to the streets to protest against sexual harassment in solidarity with the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. In between the celebrities who spoke to the crowd in New York, singer Halsey delivered a raw and powerful speech
During the course of the past four years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend concerts and music festivals, seeing a total of 33 artists live. Maybe that doesn’t seem like a lot, but being from a country artists often don’t tour, it’s more than I’ve ever expected. Regardless of genre, here is a list of
The first time I heard this song, I knew it was going to be on the radio. The catchy chorus and witty lyrics were just itching to be played on every radio station. And 3 months later, it did just that. Now, I’m sure you can’t stop hearing it everywhere you go. Of course, this
One of the many purposes of art is to evoke emotion, promote creation in return, and to complete the loop of consumption. Halsey’s song ‘Heaven in Hiding’ off her new album hopeless fountain kingdom brought up the dichotomy of power and vulnerability that I feel is one of my most instinctive and unrefined drives. I can