Music

Exploring the Waves of Emo

While this retelling of emo’s story necessarily glosses over some things and leaves out important groups (I’m sorry!), it shows the development of emo music from its hardcore origins to the near genre-less existence where it currently sits.

This New Website Creates a Music Festival Out Of Your Listening History

Music festivals play a huge role in today’s music culture. Festivals such as Coachella, Rolling Loud, and Lollapalooza are opportunities for fans to celebrate music and enjoy their favorite artists in person. Instafest is a new web application that creates an imaginary music festival, with the performing acts based on artists that the user frequently listens to.

Tapestry: The Art of Simplicity

Tapestry is a master class on how to write songs that mean something to the people listening. No matter who you are and what you have been through, everyone can find something to relate to in this album.

The Lighthouse Soundtrack

The following article contains spoilers for The Lighthouse.

“Her Loss” by Drake & 21 Savage Is a Hit-or-Miss

The album consists of 16 songs and is an hour long in its entirety.

Deluxes

Why are there so many deluxe tracks in music recently?

Blue Rev by Alvvays Review

Blue Rev, the new studio album released by Canadian indie and dream-pop band Alvvays, was always going to be a process to put together. This process was even more exacerbated by the many problems that all came together to stifle songwriting and recording. Thievery, flooding, COVID, and a whole new rhythm section swept away any hope of finishing their third album with any sort of speed, but despite all this, the record slaps.

“Waiting to Spill" by The Backseat Lovers Review

The Backseat Lovers have been known for the songs that remind you of your first love, the bad boy, the most uncontrollable and unruly time of your life. On October 28, their music underwent a transformation through their latest release, a 10-track album, “Waiting to Spill.”

Previewing “Her Loss” by Drake & 21 Savage

The mainstream music scene has been on fire recently, especially after Taylor Swift's Midnights was released this past Friday. Even more, stars are coming out to play, as Drake and 21 Savage announced a collaboration album titled Her Loss. This news went public after a video was posted to social media featuring the two artists, confirming previous speculations.

Blast From The Past: The '80s Influence on Modern Music

We like to think that the music coming out in 2022 is futuristic and the first of its kind, but that is only sometimes the case. Most songs on the radio today take inspiration from songs of the past. These inspirations can be found in countless ways; they can be found through the bass riffs of the songs, the lyrics themselves, or can even find inspiration from a whole decade. The 1980s, in particular, have greatly impacted the music we listen to today. The music of the '80s is taking over the pop charts, and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon.

Bloomington Releases To Not Miss

"Cosign" by Foredaze, "Sun Song" by The Matriarch, "Pearl Street" by jfled and akemie5o

They Are Gutting a Body of Water Album Review

Seconds are all it takes to capture a listener or elicit a skip. Listening to the Philadelphia experimental band They Are Gutting a Body of Water (TAGABOW) will surely either scare or entrance a listener instantly.

John Prine: A Lyrical Legacy

Though his influence spans genres, inspiring artists like Bob Dylan, Kacey Musgraves, and even Roger Waters, public recognition of John Prine's name dwindles with each passing year. However, his timeless lyrics, effortless melodies, and unpretentious spirit have left an imprint on American music that will remain forever.

Westhead - Music Market Interview

Shane Pi Interview

ForeDaze - Music Market Interview

Namen Namen - Music Market Interview

Namen Namen EP Review

Easter Eggs and Taylor Swift: Marketing in the Music Industry

Black History in Popular Music Playlist - WIUX Music Team

Black History Month Playlist - WIUX Music Team