Indio, California really brought the heat this year, as fans have crowned Coachella 2024 as one of the best versions of itself in a long time. From an (eccentric) lineup, to surprise guest artist features, Coachella proved the world that it was more than just a music festival this year. In this article, we delve…
At ten years old, Ritika Sharma learned how to play the guitar—but upside down. Her father, who was left-handed, refused to buy her the instrument because she often struggled with sustaining a hobby. “After a week, I’d be like, ‘I’m bored.’ He didn’t believe that I would stick with it. So, I learned the guitar…
Whether to help you study or because you’re actually a choir/band nerd, orchestral and choral music are a staple. Personally, I’ve been singing in choirs since middle school, discovering many fantastic pieces throughout my years. Even though it’s not your typical pop music, orchestral and choral music still has the ability to reach souls and…
With the weather warming and summer swiftly on the way, it’s about time to break out your favorite “Life is Good” T-shirt again. The chacos make a reappearance, and driving with the windows down is back “in.” The only thing missing — the perfect granola playlist to transport you away from Athens, Georgia, and into…
With four decades behind them, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, the women behind the Indigo Girls, are in the midst of a victory lap. Despite a loyal fanbase, evocative songwriting, and artistic consistency, mainstream success and popularity evaded the Girls. As openly queer musicians since the 90s, the duo was stunted by misogyny and homophobia…
Jazz music not only has the ability to transport us back in time through various musical eras but also to old memories in our lives. On Wednesday, April 3, I traveled to the streets of Paris, France, and also to past loves in my own life because of music performed by the Jazz Ensembles in…
The University of Georgia’s Concert Band and University Band both performed in Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall on Wednesday night, delivering a whimsical and exciting show. Each band performed five songs, with the Concert Band’s theme being “Dragonfly” and the University Band’s theme being “Darkness into Light.” Both bands were composed of mostly non-music majors, displaying…
Em Beihold’s rising star took her by surprise and later tonight, she’ll tell us the story. Despite her shock, she has gone on to tour with an impressive array of artists like Lewis Capaldi, King Princess, and the Jonas Brothers. A lifelong musician, Beihold didn’t believe she could make a career out of music, but…
A flow state of pure connection and free movement—this is how Izzy Morrow, a DJ and promoter in Athens, describes the music environment that she hopes to curate. She says this state of being is when she feels the most connected to the universe and, when she’s on stage, to the crowd. “Movement is such…
February was an incredible month for new music—here are some new releases that Vinyl Mag LOVED last month! SZA, “Saturn“ SZA teased us at the Grammys with this single, as she performed “Saturn” live, leaving us shocked at how mesmerizing she sounded. Then, she released it the next week, and it took us by storm….