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Seven rising artists to keep on your radar and playlists

Seven rising artists to keep on your radar and playlists

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Apr 22, 2024

There is an artist, song, or genre for everyone. Whether you are an avid music listener or a casual one, lyrics and melodies serve as identities unique to each person. While it can be easy to get used to the same playlist of trending songs, there is no better feeling than discovering a new artist whose...

Digital cover of RM's Indigo.

RM dives into his struggles with affirming album ‘Indigo’

Simrah Azmi, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2022

It is always admirable when musical artists open up about their struggles, risking losing the admiration of some to affirm those who might have felt alone. Kim Nam-joon, better known by his stage name RM, is an artist well-known for his sincerity, and he continued to display his incredible skill with...

Digital cover of Stray Kids' MAXIDENT.

Stray Kids show off new side with thrilling EP ‘MAXIDENT’

Simrah Azmi, Staff Writer Oct 21, 2022

In the world of K-pop, where it can be difficult to find artists whose music truly has an identity of their own, it’s always refreshing to see groups who write and produce their own songs. One such group is Stray Kids, who released their latest eight-song extended play MAXIDENT on Friday, Oct. 7, and...

Standard album cover of 'Between Us' by Little Mix.

Little Mix releases hit album “Between Us”

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor Nov 15, 2021

British pop band Little Mix released a new album, "Between Us", on Nov. 12, 2021, which is a collection of their hits over the past decade, from 2010-2020. Little Mix is made up of three members, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock (former member Jesy Nelson left in 2020). The standard...

The album cover for Ariana Grande's "Positions".

Ariana Grande’s “Positions” album leaves fans speechless

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Nov 4, 2020

Saying Ariana Grande is one of the most talented musical artists in the music industry is an understatement. Grande’s sixth studio album, Positions, is crushing the charts since its release on October 30. The singer-songwriter’s album consists of themes that dive deep into Grande’s freedom and...

Halsey's album cover shows a close up painting of her face with many different colors throughout the cover.

Halsey’s newest album ‘Manic’ leaves a powerful impact

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Jan 29, 2020

Pop singer Halsey released her newest album, Manic on January 20, and it certainly did not disappoint. Following her recent hit albums Hopeless, Fountain Kingdom, and Badlands, Halsey continues to highlight her life through her music in Manic. Halsey first released "Without Me" back in 2018 as...

The cover art features Selena Gomez laying down in a t-shirt on a white background.

Fans are in love with Selena Gomez’s “Rare”

Sophia Keang, Staff Writer Jan 16, 2020

On January 10, 2020, pop artist Selena Gomez released her new album, Rare. The singer's album consists of songs that represent her struggles throughout life such as battling lupus, a long-term autoimmune disease that attacks healthy tissue in your body, heartbreaks, mental health issues, and cruel internet...

The cover art for Everyday Life.

Coldplay’s ‘Everyday Life’ is a mixed bag

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Dec 18, 2019

Recently, artists such as Taylor Swift and Eminem have been branching out. With tensions mounting both nationally and internationally, musicians write songs not just about heartbreak, but also about social issues and violence. Coldplay is no exception to this pattern. The band's new album Everyday...