Pop sensation Katy Perry dons the cover of her sixth album, "Smile." The twelve-track album was released Aug. 28 and features the standalone singles "Never Really Over," "Harleys in Hawaii," "Daisies" and more. Photo courtesy of katyperry.comAfter countless rejections from the music industry, knocking on doors and performing on streets, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson finally caught … [Read more...] about Review: Katy Perry’s New Debut Album Will Make Listeners ‘Smile’
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Best Hip-Hop of 2017
Images courtesy of TDE and Roc Nation Since its humble beginnings, rap and hip-hop music have been creative outlets for artists to paint a picture of their realities. Artists use their music to share their personal narratives, address inner struggles and confront social issues. Over the years, rap and R&B artists have used their platforms to tackle issues of mental … [Read more...] about Best Hip-Hop of 2017
Album Review: Number 1 Angel by Charli XCX
Image Courtesy of Atlantic Records With the return of denim on denim trends, light-up shoes, and furry accessories, it is no surprise that 90’s style pop music has also made a comeback of its own. Charli XCX’s latest album "Number 1 Angel" employs an upbeat, refreshing sound for the avid pop listener. The British songstress released her 37-minute long mixtape on March 10 … [Read more...] about Album Review: Number 1 Angel by Charli XCX
Pepperdine Alumna Releases New Single
Photos Courtesy of Kylie Hughes Kylie Hughes knew she wanted to make music ever since she learned the guitar to impress a boy in middle school. The artist, whose most recent single, "It Still Hurts," was released on iTunes on Jan. 11, has been writing music since middle school, and self-released two albums before graduating from high school. Her most recent album and first … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alumna Releases New Single
Lana Del Rey’s “Honeymoon” is an Odd, Languid Disappointment
Photo Courtesy of Interscope Records You probably already know if you’ll like Lana Del Rey’s newest album, “Honeymoon,” before you even listen to it. Outside of Kanye, there have been few artists in recent memory who are as polarizing as Lana Del Rey. Her critics deride her as being shallow, trashy and melodramatic. Her fans would say they love her for … [Read more...] about Lana Del Rey’s “Honeymoon” is an Odd, Languid Disappointment