Author: Layla Moore
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Elohim: Electropop, Anxiety, and the Power of Being Yourself
Elohim got her start playing music at five years old, after her parents encouraged her to learn classical piano. But these days, the Los Angeles-based Jill of all trades crafts electronic pop songs that have gotten crowds at some of the world’s largest festivals shaking. Releasing her first single in 2015, she’s gone on to…
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CATBEAR: the History, Songs, and Journey
CATBEAR is the alt-pop project of best friends Zoe and Sarah, shaped by the indie, synth-pop and electronic sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Their songs explore the emotional landscapes that keep us up at night – joy, anxiety, heartbreak, longing and hope – with a sound that moves between bright pop melodies and…
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Justin Bieber “Swag II”: A Sudden Sequel to a Summer Album
Just two months after dropping the first part of Swag, Justin Bieber returns with a full-fledged continuation. The new record carries forward the ideas of the first, and more than that, Bieber has merged both into a single release, now spanning 44 tracks and running over two hours. Among the additions, the most surprising is another…
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Drake has dropped a new single, ‘Dog House,’ featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf
The track landed on streaming platforms with Wolf not only providing vocals in the intro but also appearing on the cover art. Drake has shown support for her beforeб attending one of her Toronto shows and posting a photo of Wolfie’s Deli with the caption, “When she asked me what I’m listening to,” nodding to…
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Gothic Resurrection: Poppy, Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante’s ‘End of You’
Just picture it: Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy on the same track… No need to overthink it, just hit play on the single End of You. The song finds the three reflecting on rebirth and liberation, leaving the past behind: they’re ready for more and eager to prove there’s little room left…
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LP REVIEW: Imagine Dragons – Evolve
On June 23, 2017, American indie rock band Imagine Dragons released their third studio album, ‘Evolve’. It includes 11 tracks (14 on the Deluxe Edition). The band had already won listeners over with their hit ‘Radioactive’, which topped numerous charts, and with their two previous albums, ‘Night Visions’ (2012) and ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ (2015). First…
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Tame Impala have released a new video for ‘Loser’
The starring role goes to ‘Stranger Things’ actor Joe Keery
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“Preserving cultural memory allows us not to lose ourselves”, Daouda Diabatè on Music, Heritage, and Inspiration
Music means different things to different people. For some, it’s just something fun to listen to. But for others, like Daouda Diabaté, it’s a lifelong conversation, a way to connect with heritage, family, and the world around us. Daouda’s story started quietly, with secret moments playing his grandfather’s 21-string kora as a child. Since then,…
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Tyler, the Creator Announces Surprise Album ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’ Set for July 21 Release
Tyler, the Creator’s new album Don’t Tap the Glass was announced with a theatrical, immersive concert experience at Barclays Centre on July 18, 2025, reflecting the album’s themes of observation, boundaries, and engagement between artist and audience. The album rollout included an interactive website with philosophical directives such as “Body Movement. No Sitting Still” and “Only Speak…
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Brent Faiyaz Explores Love and Leadership in Latest Singles “Peter Pan” and “Tony Soprano” Ahead of Icon Album
Brent Faiyaz just dropped two new singles, “Peter Pan” and “Tony Soprano,” and honestly, they’re pretty dope. The way he flips between these two vibes is wild “Peter Pan” feels like this dreamy, romantic escape, all soft and smooth, like floating on a cloud. Then you switch over to “Tony Soprano,” and it’s a whole different mood: darker, heavier,…

