Does anyone else think Invasion of Privacy is an ill-fitting title for Cardi B’s debut album? Because let’s be honest, the Brooklyn rapper doesn’t seem too concerned with any form of reserve or privac…
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.…
Album Review: Calvin Harris – “Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1”
If you find yourself riding in your car with the windows down on a nice summer day, the Calvin Harris’ new album Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1 should be one of your go-to party playlists to put on the …
Album Review: Katy Perry – “Witness”
Many people assume that Lady Gaga is the 21st century heir to Madonna’s throne of mutating pop mystique, but Katy Perry would be a solid runner-up. Everyone’s favorite “California Gurl” ha…
Album Review: Lil Yachty – “Teenage Emotions”
After listening to this new Lil Yacthy album Teenage Emotions, the biggest problem continues to be how a 19-year old of this stature receives a huge record deal when bringing nothing new to the table.…
Matt on Music: No Theme Necessary
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. In 2016, Matt relaunched this column…
Album Review: Migos – “Culture”
In 2013, Kanye West profoundly declared, “We culture. Rap is the new rock and roll! We the rockstars!” If rappers are our new rockstars, Migos have somehow managed to combine the godly excess of stadi…