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Joan Shelley strums her way through the album, showcasing her incredible lyrical and instrumental talent.

Experience the folk beauty of Kentucky with “The Spur”

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022

  In the city of Louisville, Kentucky, a young musician named Joan Shelley began her career as an American folk artist in her remote hometown. Shelley began writing her seventh album during the...

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: SEPTEMBER 2022

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: SEPTEMBER 2022

Ayma Malik
September 16, 2022
With September kicking off the fall season, here's six artists that capture the feeling of an autumn day.
Let go of your anxiety with ‘SG8*’

Let go of your anxiety with ‘SG8*’

Gurleen Swaich
May 17, 2022
Duckwrth’s new album “SG8*” provides a mixture of all genres and spews creativity with each song showcasing his musical talents.
Half•Alive shows an alternative interpretation of raw emotions through their new music.Rating:A-Photo Credit: RCA Records

Taking a Ride Through Life with ‘Give Me Your Shoulders’

Gray Barranco
April 1, 2022
With the release of the first part of their album “Give Me Your Shoulders,” Half•Alive walks through life and its possibilities.
Six Artists you Should Be Listening To: March 2022

Six Artists you Should Be Listening To: March 2022

Madison Land
March 3, 2022
Black people have had a huge impact on music as a whole, in America, since the beginning so here are some new artists.
Keb’ Mo’ releases an inspired album, reminiscing in his childhood. Incorporating classic blues with country, he appreciates his past through his vocals.

Sway With The Southern Blues of ‘Good To Be’ by Grammy Winner Keb’ Mo’

Alyssa Rose
February 17, 2022
Inspired by his childhood memories, Keb’ Mo’ releases his first album of the new year
Relax and smell the flowers with “The Time of the Foxgloves”

Relax and smell the flowers with “The Time of the Foxgloves”

Ayma Malik
February 14, 2022
“The Time of the Foxgloves” is nostalgic and personal.
Publishing the second chapter to her story, Mereba releases R&B EP titled ‘AZEB’

Publishing the second chapter to her story, Mereba releases R&B EP titled ‘AZEB’

Gurleen Swaich
February 3, 2022
Mereba releases an EP titled “AZEB,” shining her way through the R&B / Soul world.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2022 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2022 Edition

Gray Barranco
January 21, 2022
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
‘Collapsed Sunbeams’ sounds like storytelling backed with captivating beats and melodies.Rating:B+Image Credit Credit NME

Reminisce On The Past with ‘Collapsed Sunbeams’

Madison Land
December 13, 2021
Arlo Parks, a British singer and songwriter has released her first album that takes her listeners on the journey of her life.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2021 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2021 Edition

Crystalyn Estabillo
November 21, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Take in a deep breath, listen to Inhaler’s ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’

Take in a deep breath, listen to Inhaler’s ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’

Ayma Malik
November 16, 2021
Inhaler releases an album full of optimism, angst and audacity.

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