By: Rachel Mattingly Olivia Rodrigo gained massive popularity after the release of “driver’s license” in 2021, part of her subsequent debut album, Sour. “driver’s license” set chart-topping records, and I believe a huge part of the song’s success is owed to… Continue Reading
By: Maggie Caroddo Known for antics that range from leaking their own album to not showing up to their Lollapalooza set, Death Grips has made quite a name for itself since emerging on the underground rap scene. Consisting of Stefan… Continue Reading
By: Kelli Gunning Photo: Blythe Thomas “Have you heard of Laufey?” This is a question whose answer has rapidly turned from “no” to “yes” over the past months. Some happily call her a jazz artist, while others passionately debate the… Continue Reading
By Maggie Caroddo On November 30, 2022, drainers, frat boy types, and TikTok users who know the rapper from “Ginseng Strip 2002,” all gathered in MTELUS to witness the creative genius of Swedish artist Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad, better known… Continue Reading
By: Alice Yates Six years ago, now 26-year-old Phoebe Bridgers came out of the woodwork into the music scene. She has since continued to make musical waves with her dreamy musical style and expert lyricism. Bridgers has manufactured a unique… Continue Reading
Alex McKillop, Editor in Chief 20. Nuk- Red Tape 2 Detroit and Michigan had a massive 2020 after bubbling as an exciting hip-hop scene for the past few years. While most of the world was locked in quarantine, Detroit rappers… Continue Reading
By: Ovo Grant-Oyeye In January of this year, I was pleasantly surprised by a new Gorillaz single sitting on my YouTube homepage. When you get into an artist that already has a substantial body of work, it’s an interesting experience… Continue Reading
The past few years saw Nicholas Munöz, better known as Boy Pablo, infiltrate the indie-rock music scene with a steady release of singles and EPs. That’s why his accumulated fan base was more than happy to finally see the release… Continue Reading
Since mid-March, when the world was put on hold, many people have been left alone with their thoughts. Some people used this time to pick up new hobbies, learn a language, or binge-watch a TV show, while others have used… Continue Reading
If you listen to Qi Yama’s music, his influences are pretty clear. He takes after some of the more melancholic hip-hop artists of the 21st century like Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi, and 808s-era Kanye, making a sort of lo-fi sad… Continue Reading