When you think of mainstream a cappella music, names like Pentatonix and Straight No Chaser may come to mind, not to mention the Pitch Perfect movie franchise. One act quickly on their way to joining that elite group of names is Home Free, a five-member vocal group and this week’s Spotlight Artist. Continue reading “Weekly Artist Spotlight: Home Free”
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The Weeknd Extends Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour
Shortly after playing 25 North American cities on his Starboy: Legend of the Fall tour, R&B superstar The Weeknd has announced another round of touring. Continue reading “The Weeknd Extends Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour”
Weekly Artist Spotlight: JAY-Z returns with 4:44
JAY-Z has been having quite the year. He made history as the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, restyled his moniker once more, oh, and did we mention that he and Beyoncé welcomed two new heirs to music’s reigning royal family? On top of all that, he has finally gifted impatient fans with his latest full-length album, 4:44, which is quickly being praised as one of his best yet. Continue reading “Weekly Artist Spotlight: JAY-Z returns with 4:44”
Shakira Announces El Dorado World Tour
Shakira is ready to shake it around the world! The Latin songstress announced her El Dorado World Tour, with stops across Europe, North America and Latin America included. Continue reading “Shakira Announces El Dorado World Tour”
Weekly Artist Spotlight: Halsey
What do you get when you take one part Lorde and two parts Lady Gaga? This week’s spotlight artist, Halsey! Continue reading “Weekly Artist Spotlight: Halsey”
Song of the Summer 2017: All the Contenders
Today, June 21, marks the official start of summer, though in the music world the season is nearing its peak as a slew of artists across all genres are competing for the coveted Song of the Summer title. Every year it’s inevitable, as the radio plays an endless parade of dance-worthy, overly catchy earworms during each pool party, road trip, and practically every summer activity in between. With school out and summer officially in full swing, let’s explore the top contenders for Song of the Summer 2017. Continue reading “Song of the Summer 2017: All the Contenders”
Weekly Artist Spotlight: Lorde
Four years after making her phenomenal music debut, Lorde has returned with her highly-anticipated sophomore effort Melodrama and is poised to hit the road on her Melodrama World Tour later this year. Let’s take a closer look at this week’s spotlight artist and break down her new album in a track-by-track review. Continue reading “Weekly Artist Spotlight: Lorde”
Weekly Artist Spotlight: Zedd
In an era where electro pop music is dominated by the likes of The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Major Lazer and David Guetta, it’s easy for other DJs to get lost in the mix. That seemed to be the case for one particular producer who has consistently been in the fray but not quite in the soaking up the spotlight. That is where Zedd comes in. Continue reading “Weekly Artist Spotlight: Zedd”
Jay-Z, Niall Horan lead today’s tour news
Add JAY-Z and Niall Horan to the long list of notable artists hitting the road in the second half of 2017. The two artists have unveiled plans for upcoming treks in today’s top tour news. Continue reading “Jay-Z, Niall Horan lead today’s tour news”
Weekly Artist Spotlight: John Mayer
Four years after his last tour, John Mayer is making up for lost time. The soulful singer/songwriter is about to embark on the second leg of his The Search for Everything tour, having just concluded a 20-date run with Dead and Company, the Grateful Dead-reincarnation that Mayer has toured with since 2015.