Album Review: The Great Divide

Album Review: The Great Divide

I thought stomp & holler music had been dead for years. But interestingly, it’s the crux of what Noah Kahan’s brand is built upon. And people love it. Kahan hit his stride following his 2022 release, “Stick Season,” which captivated an audience that hit the...
Opinion: Artists Don’t Owe You Anything

Opinion: Artists Don’t Owe You Anything

There is a series of stages that come with being a Frank Ocean fan. The first being admiration, where his music enthrals you. Then wonder, the stage where you learn about who he is and what has shaped his art. Then it’s denial, where you learn that he hasn’t dropped...
DC’s Liberation Musician: OnRaé LaTeal

DC’s Liberation Musician: OnRaé LaTeal

A crowd of protestors were gathered outside of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s house in 2020, calling on the city to defund the Metro Police Department (MPD) as music drifted over the crowd. In the middle stood OnRaé LaTeal, a local musician playing songs from her album “The...