February 23, 2023
Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece
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February 23, 2023
HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.
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February 21, 2023
Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe
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February 21, 2023
Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...
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February 20, 2023
Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im
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February 23, 2023
Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s
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February 18, 2023
Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has
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February 17, 2023
What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the
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February 14, 2023
The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close
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February 14, 2023
What do popular video games franchises Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox all have in common? They were all produced and published by Nintendo, and the iconic music themes that you hear in...
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February 8, 2023
Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.
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February 8, 2023
“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are
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Coldplay has announced an innovative and eco-friendly initiative for their upcoming album Moon Music, which will be produced on vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles. The British band aims to create the most environmentally sustainable album ever by using nine recycled plastic bottles for each vinyl press. This initiative is expected to prevent the creation of more than 25 metric tonnes of plastic waste and reduce their carbon emissions by 85%. This move aligns with Coldplay's long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability, as demonstrated by their Music of the Spheres tour, which featured solar-powered lights.
Coldplay's dedication to eco-friendly practices sets a significant example in the music industry, where sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue. Their efforts contrast with criticisms in the industry regarding environmental waste. For instance, Billie Eilish has recently criticized artists for releasing multiple versions of albums with different packaging, labeling such practices as wasteful. Eilish herself has been a vocal advocate for sustainability, having partially powered her headline show at Lollapalooza with a temporary “solar farm” on the festival site.
These initiatives by both Coldplay and Billie Eilish highlight a growing trend among artists to incorporate sustainable practices into their music production and performances. Coldplay's use of recycled materials for Moon Music and Eilish's renewable energy efforts at Lollapalooza demonstrate how musicians can take meaningful steps to reduce their environmental impact, inspiring fans and the broader industry to prioritize sustainability.
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