Author: Avery Stout
Ciara Mary Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, has built a reputation for her sharp humor, campy country pop sound, and fiercely loyal fanbase. At her Webster Hall show in New York, she proved why she has become such a distinct voice in music right now. The crowd reflected what she once told Dazed: “CMAT […]
Dua Lipa turned Madison Square Garden into a full scale spectacle, reminding everyone why she is one of the biggest names in pop right now. The night was packed with surprises, outfit changes, and nonstop energy that made it feel like more than just a concert. It was a true performance. One of the highlights […]
Seeing Lorde at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia honestly blew me away. The openers were amazing too. Japanese House and Blood Orange are both acts I already love, so it felt like such a strong lineup before Lorde even came out. She opened with “Hammer” and the energy was immediate. The entire crowd knew […]
On June 27th 2025 I saw Annahstasia perform at the Pico Union Project in Downtown Los Angeles and it was genuinely one of the most moving shows I’ve ever experienced. The venue was small and intimate housed in what looked like a repurposed church. With stained glass windows a few pews for seating and mostly […]
Addison Rae now rebranded simply as Addison has officially cemented her place as the pop diva of our generation Most people first caught wind of her music career after her viral hit diet pepsi but the real ones remember her 2023 TikTok breakout 2 die 4 featuring Charli XCX a cult favorite that hinted at […]
As a long-time Lorde fan and devoted listener, I was more than ready for this moment. Virgin, Lorde’s newest album, released on June 26, 2025, marks her first full project since Solar Power in 2021. That album got a lot of unnecessary hate. Personally, I think it’s one of her best. It captures the essence […]
Lately, I’ve had one song on repeat, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Nterini by Fatoumata Diawara is the perfect track to welcome the warmer weather. As soon as the sun starts shining, I roll down my windows, turn the volume up a few notches and let this song take over. One listen […]
Seeing Thievery Corporation for the second time, I wasn’t sure how it would compare to my first experience at Brooklyn Bowl in Philly. That venue was small, intimate, and packed with great energy. Franklin Music Hall, on the other hand, has never been my favorite spot. The standing arrangement makes it hard to see, the […]
Doechii, also known as Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, is a 26-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter from Tampa, Florida. She sometimes goes by the alias “Swamp Princess” and is known for her bubbly, animated music that tells the story of her life as a party girl and an artist. She won Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites […]
Many artists experience a rapid rise to fame when one of their songs captures the public’s attention. These “one hit wonders” dominate the charts and airwaves for a brief period before seemingly vanishing from the spotlight. Some people think these artists should remain one-hit wonders because their new music isn’t good, while others believe they’re […]