Music Interview: Emily Warren

Grammy-winning songwriter Emily Warren has made her name writing hits like Dua Lipa’s “New Rules” and The Chainsmokers’ “Don’t Let Me Down”. She’s also taken vocals herself, on songs like The Chainsmokers’ “Capsize”. For 2018, Warren will be focusing on…

This is Pop? Podcast Episode 13: 2018 Grammy Predictions

  The nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 28 and included nods for several of the biggest acts of 2017, from Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars to Kesha and The National. Like many music and…

Album Review: The Chainsmokers – “Memories…Do Not Open”

The Chainsmokers are one of those EDM bands that many teens listen to for partying purposes.  No one can persuade me into thinking their lyrics are impactful and  respectable.  The duo of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall have brought their…

2017 Grammy Award Winners: Full List

Last night’s 59th annual Grammy Awards featured its share of memorable moments and performances, but only a few award presentations scattered throughout. As in previous years, the majority of the awards were handed out in the “Premiere Ceremony” before the…

Concert Review: Jingle Ball, Washington D.C. – 12/12/16

Recently making waves across the music world has been Jingle Ball, a concert series promoted by iHeartRadio and featuring different lineups of popular performance in almost every major city in the United States. I had the chance to attend the…

Music News: Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2016 Line Up

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2016 is well underway and for those of you who are en route to New Orleans, make sure to plan your festival day accordingly so you can catch all the festival happenings. The festival has a…

TYF Rates the Hot 100: Week of July 26, 2016

Since 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 has been the definitive chart gauging the biggest singles in the United States, with particular attention paid to the top 40 positions. Top 40 is so ingrained in music culture that an entire radio…