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Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2021 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2021 Edition

Kathryn Peterson
October 28, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Experience nostalgic vibes with ‘Dim’

Experience nostalgic vibes with ‘Dim’

Naila Yazdani
October 23, 2021
Dropping his first EP of the year, SYML produces a heartfelt, genuine piece for all to listen to.
Create a perfect fantasy with ‘Honeymoon’

Create a perfect fantasy with ‘Honeymoon’

Gurleen Swaich
September 24, 2021
With the release of his new album, “Honeymoon,” Thomston combines sombre tunes with an upbeat background to intertwine the story of young love and self-reflection.
Upcoming and passionate artist Hope Tala makes a loud entrance into the music industry with “Girl Eats Sun.”
Rating: A- Photo Credit: EMI

Enter an ethereal frenzy with ‘Girl Eats Sun’

Gurleen Swaich
May 19, 2021
Staying true to her roots, artist Hope Tala released a new album called “Girl Eats Sun,” with a bold fusion of Latin and R&B genres and figurative-filled lyrics.
Don’t shy away from ‘Not Your Muse’

Don’t shy away from ‘Not Your Muse’

Julia Jauregui
April 28, 2021
The production of Celestes’ new album started in the pandemic lockdown and the results do not disappoint.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: April 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: April 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
April 15, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
March 31, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
 Founded in Cleveland, Ohio by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi, American indie rock band Cloud Nothings released their ninth album The Shadow I Remember, with songs about pain, loss and new beginnings.  Rating: B- Photo Credit: OneBeatPR

Get lost in the clouds with ‘The Shadow I Remember’

Tishie Nyitray
March 29, 2021
Indie rock band, Cloud Nothings is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their music taste.
 Born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, rapper and songwriter Raury releases an extended version of his last EP. His recent EP includes additional songs, all of them displaying Raury’s talent in the “gospel-folk” genre of music. Rating: A Photo Credit: The Woods

Experience modernized gospel music with Raury’s ‘Fervent (Deluxe)’

Aila Pasic
March 2, 2021
Discover modernized folk music that'll open listener's minds to a new world.
  Narrating her experience with loneliness, Kaash Paige is making her way up the industry with her new EP, “For Healing,” illustrating adolescent innocence with emotions. 
 Rating: B- Photo Credit:DefJam Press

Navigate your way through the empty void of loneliness with ‘For Healing’

Gurleen Swaich
March 2, 2021
Originally from Grand Prairie, Kaash Paige is making her way up the R&B music industry with her new EP “For Healing.”
"Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head” is relatable in both the lyrics and melodies.Rating: A 
Photo Credit: Alondra Bucio

Experience What It’s Like for A Teenager in 2021 With ‘Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head’

Madison Land
March 2, 2021
Channeling a garage band sound, Christian Leave is growing musically post-Vine.
Feel the dread with ‘Ignorance’

Feel the dread with ‘Ignorance’

Jackson Bogan
February 16, 2021
Enjoy the somber melodies of The Weather Station.