Posts tagged batch 7
Where Are You Now My Son?: The Musical Journalism of Joan Baez
Where Are You Now My Son?: The Musical Journalism of Joan Baez

In December of 1971, Joan Baez, along with a group of journalists, fellow artists, and veterans, stayed in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Their mission was to visit American prisoners of war as well as build solidarity with the Vietnamese people. Baez recorded many of her conversations and performances during the trip, resulting in Where Are You Now, My Son? This album is at once a journalistic investigation, a memorial, and an elegy. The album featured audio clips from the war zone as well as studio-recorded songs written as Baez reflected on her experience. Where Are You Now, My Son? captures a unique perspective in a painful and complicated moment in history.

Read More
Ly Haganbatch 7
Blur vs Oasis: Looking Back at The Battle of Britpop
Blur vs Oasis: Looking Back at The Battle of Britpop

One of the greatest rivalries of all time: Blur vs. Oasis. As stated by Blur’s bassist Alex James: “Blur won the battle, Oasis won the war, and then Blur went on to win the whole campaign”.The Battle of Britpop brought the movement to the forefront of the industry in 1995. The two bands battled for Britpop reign as they both set to release singles on the exact same day and there began the infamous battle of the 90s.

Read More
Regan Charterisbatch 7
An Accidental Evening With Carwash

In his opening set for Dreamer Boy's LA show, indie-rock artist carwash (Garret Seamans) won over the hearts of the audience with his soft skater-boy charm and powerfully unique music. Carwash proved that you don't need to have the most elaborate look or theatrics to entrance an audience. What you need is good music, fiery passion, and true friendship.

Read More
Samantha Hellerbatch 7
A Night at El Cid with Dreamer Boy

On Monday, October 4th of this year, singer-songwriter Dreamer Boy (Zach Taylor) took Los Angeles by storm with his final performance from his debut headline tour. Dreamer Boy dazzled his audience with his stellar vocals, endearing optimism, and infectious energy. It was a night of celebration as we, both audience and performer, reveled in our connectedness and shared love of music.

Read More
Samantha Hellerbatch 7
Harry Is Back

After 18+ excruciating months of the pandemic, the true messiah of the world, Harry Edward Styles, has returned to the stage and prevailed in saving the world. From his new fashion style to the stunning tour graphics, Harry Styles: Love on Tour is delivering joy back into the world. Fans across the world are leaping out of the chairs over every new turn that Harry takes which leaves much anticipation as the tour continues..

Read More
Maya Katzbatch 7
“When Facing the Things We Turn Away From”: A Luke Hemmings Album Review

Known primarily as 5 Seconds of Summer’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Luke Hemmings released his first solo album back in August to minimal reaction online or from music critics. A month on, it’s time to give When Facing the Things We Turn Away From its well-deserved due for Hemmings’ quiet but powerful exploration of psych and classic rock, his stunning vocal performances, and a lead single worthy of being dubbed a “tunnel song”.

Read More
Sofía Aguilarbatch 7
Morgxn Talks Non-Traditional Gender Parties, Billie Eilish and Singing From the Heart

Looking for a new artist to add to your fall playlist? Morgxn's upcoming new EP MERIDIAN: vol 2. is set to release on November 11th and highlights the artist's dreams about his follow-up release to MERIDIAN: vol 1. Playfully fresh, Morgxn includes his music video "Don't Think About It" which proves his sound and style has undoubtedly changed from his first EP release. We sat down with the Nashville-born artist to explore the meaning of "Don't Think About It" with its contemporary view of gender reveal parties and to talk about his behind-the-scenes creative processes.


Read More
Kimberly Kapelabatch 7
“Bongo”: An Interview with Sally Boy

Erez Potok-Holmes, better known to listeners as Sally Boy, shares a new up-beat and catchy single called “Bongo” off his upcoming project Lies I Tell Myself. Sally Boy’s music is playful and makes you feel like you are on an extreme high of happiness. We sat down with the Philly-born artist to learn the story of “Bongo” and it’s music video; capturing a realistic vision of the capitalist working society.


Read More
Regan Charterisbatch 7
The Supersonic Powers of Live Music

For many of us, music as a medium can be a deeply important and intimate thing, even without live performances. Factor a crowd of 90,000 into this equation and you are left with an experience like no other - as personal and profound as it is vast and manic. The welcome return of live music this summer (including large scale events of this capacity, such as Reading and Leeds festival) have made two things perfectly clear: music is a necessary form of art and human connections (both spontaneous and long-withstanding) are equally as essential. The coming together of these two things at live music events is nothing short of a super power.


Read More
Nancy Lakebatch 7
Nirvana’s Nevermind Baby Sues for ‘Child Pornography’

Spencer Elden, 30, is suing Kurt Cobain’s estate for Nirvana supposedly engaging in child pornography when the band used a naked picture of him as an infant for the cover of their iconic 1991 Nevermind album. Only 4 months at the time, Elden appeared naked in a pool swimming toward a dollar attached to a fishhook. He claimed the record’s artwork is being sued for alleged “child sexual exploitation.”

Read More
Kimberly Kapelabatch 7
Plagiarism vs. Inspiration: When Do Musicians (And Their Listeners) Draw the Line?

Since the mid-20th century, it’s become a rite of passage for modern pop artists to be the subject of plagiarism and copyright infringement claims. This year, Olivia Rodrigo is just one of many accused of copying everyone from Paramore to Elvis Costello. While sampling, interpolation, and song acknowledgments can be ways to honor past musicians, what happens when inspiration goes uncredited? How do we decide who owns an idea in a song? And when do artists draw the line and demand compensation?


Read More
Sofía Aguilarbatch 7
Astrology Secrets of a Musician Explained
Astrology Secrets of a Musician Explained

As astrology becomes more prominent in our personalities and hints at what energy we want to attract in our lives, star placements play a role in dictating a creative’s sense of expression. Not only can your zodiac sign affect your taste in music, but musicians are naturally drawn to their talent sector based on their sun signs. Whether it’s a taste for the dramatic like a Leo lead singer, or a Cancer placement who tends to be more reserved, falling into routines and organization that point to heavy drummer energy—musician talent may reflect one’s zodiac sign. It’s not a surprise that astrology is immensely powerful in bringing that sign’s vitality into existence through musical talents.

Read More
Kimberly Kapelabatch 7
WILLOW’s “lately i feel EVERYTHING”
WILLOW’s “lately i feel EVERYTHING”

Willow has always been an abstract artist through her R&B spiced discography. Her move towards a pop-punk sound is nothing new to the 20-year-old artist as her mother’s nu-metal band, Wicked Wisdom, featured powerful rock vocals which paved the way for Willow’s musical tastes. WILLOW’s “lately i feel EVERYTHING” album enhances all her questions and answers that she has discovered through her philosophical pursuit of life.

Read More
Regan Charterisbatch 7