Photo Courtesy of James Francis James Francis is a young rapper, singer and songwriter who is looking to break into an industry as competitive as any other. He has the drive, the raw talent and the backing of a record label, but also the unrefined and at times flawed sound typical of any newcomer to music. Although Francis has been creating music for no more than a few years … [Read more...] about Rising Star of Suriname
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Feel the musical charisma of Audrey Reed
Photo by Allison Hubbard Audrey Reed took her iPhone out and opened iTunes. She then entered “MLEO” into the search bar. It was finally there. After everything she had gone through, it was finally there. After all the bullying, all the loneliness, heartbreaks and sacrifices, it was finally there. MLEO’s EP was finally available for download on the iTunes store. Reed … [Read more...] about Feel the musical charisma of Audrey Reed
Detroit’s finest shares uplifting album
“Hall of Fame,” the sophomore album release by rapper Big Sean, was overshadowed by the buzz created by “Control,” a heavily criticized track left off the album but leaked online prior to its release. Featuring a verse by Kendrick Lamar, which sent rappers across the country crying foul after their names were called out —or in some cases not called out — by Lamar in regard to … [Read more...] about Detroit’s finest shares uplifting album
Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album
Indie music has acquired a certain connotation, be it the expectation of an unconventional sound that is becoming the norm or commercially relevant irrelevance manufactured by fame-hating artists seeking unbridled fame. As a departure from the mainstream created by artists who eschewed the A-list for the comfort of the B and C crowds, the core of indie music has become elusive … [Read more...] about Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album
Go DJ, it’s our DJ
If you have seen “Pitch Perfect,” you know how alluring the prospect of working for a college radio station is: playing your own music, spending hours surrounded by dusty vinyl records and wearing flannel shirts. After a bit of a reality check and some lost expectations about the overbearing hipster energy associated with radio, we have a picture that resembles Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Go DJ, it’s our DJ