This year has brought some of the best, most unique music heard in a while. Across all genres, new and established artists have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their craft. Many are making a return to music after a break of multiple years. For many artists, it has paid off as 2014 has been a year…
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Weezer: ‘Everything Will Be Alright in the End’
Weezer released their ninth studio album, Everything Will Be Alright in the End, on October 7. With only one single and various song leaks released from the new album just a few months prior, the band accumulated intense buzz, especially since they haven’t released an album since 2010’s Hurley. Much to fans’ approval, the band reunited with…
Hozier: ‘Hozier’
With his first single gaining momentum on the top charts, Hozier released his debut studio album October 7. While the name may point to a band, Andrew Hozier-Byrne acts all on his own. The Irish musician released two EP’s previous to the studio album, one in 2013 and another earlier this year. What set the…
Watch: Ed Sheeran: “Thinking Out Loud”
Ed Sheeran has been recruiting an army of fans since his first studio album was released in 2011. His mounting success in Britain followed him to the US, and he’s been growing his musical career ever since. If it wasn’t already apparent from Sheeran’s own music, he’s an incredibly talented songwriter, having written for the likes…
Charli XCX: “London Queen”
In anticipation of the December 16 release of her sophomore album, Sucker, pop singer Charli XCX has released a new single. The single, “London Queen,” is inspired by the Ramones, according to Charli. The pop punk song was produced by Justin Raisen, who has also worked with other talents such as Theophilus London and Sky Ferreira. Her second studio album, Sucker,…
Jessie J: “Personal”
With the upcoming release of her third studio album, Sweet Talker, on October 14, Jessie J has included a free download of “Personal” with the pre-order. This will be the third single from the new album, but it’s the first one that isn’t a collaboration. “Bang Bang,” featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, reached #1 on iTunes…
10 Best White Stripes Songs of All Time
The White Stripes was one of the most successful duos of all time. Jack and Meg White were married before their combined musical career took off and stayed together until 2010. The duo attracted listeners of alternative, blues, classic rock, and everything in between. With their mind-blowing instrumental capabilities, they created the music of a…
Lorde: “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Yesterday, Lorde released the first hint of new music since her debut album, Pure Heroine. The latest single will be featured on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part One soundtrack. With a heavy touring schedule, Lorde hasn’t had much time in the studio since the release of her first album, and with only one full-length album, fans…
New Politics: “Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens)”
New Politics released a new single on Sept. 23 to give listeners a taste of what their third album could entail. This is the Denmark band’s fifth single since they formed in 2009. With the success of their biggest hit “Harlem” last year, the band landed opening spots on desirable tours such as Fall Out…
The Five Best Musical Collaborations of 2014 (So Far)
Collaborations have dominated the top charts in 2014, proving two (or three) is better than one. Most of these collaborations are made up of women, which offer a change in the traditionally male-dominated music industry. 1. Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX – “Fancy” The biggest song of the summer was a collaboration from two artists…