In a decade that saw the rise of streaming, the album came out of the 2010s alive and well. The LP rose again, dwarfing the dying compact disc by the end of the decade, and some of the biggest artists…
Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review: Emily Blunt is practically perfect in every way
At the news of any reboot, there seems to be an audible sigh from the internet and film goers in general. Even those most prone to nostalgia are at first reluctant. Of course, it’s the final pro…
Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks about His Real Life Mary Poppins
After 54 years of waiting, Mary Poppins makes her long awaited return to the big screen in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns. Now before you start jumping for joy, make sure to catch our one on one …
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.…
Matt on Music: Downloadin’ Makes Me Feel Good
Editor’s note: From 2012 to 2014, Matt Rice wrote the music column Matt on Music for The Eastern Echo, the student newspaper for Eastern Michigan University. Beginning in 2016, Matt relaunched t…
Top 10 Breakout Artists of 2016
Many artists stood out this year, both new and old. But the following artists had a bigger year than most, making a name for themselves and solidifying their role in our pop culture history. Here are …
Matt on Music: Sleigh Bells, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, Hamilton
Editor’s note: From 2012 to 2014, Matt Rice wrote the music column Matt on Music for The Eastern Echo, the student newspaper for Eastern Michigan University. We are proud to announce that Matt w…