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Writer's Block is Real, Even for J.Cole: Here are 8 Tips to Overcome

January 19, 2023

Rapper J. Cole has recently announced that he had been struggling with writer's block, but found a way to break free from it by using a type beat from Youtube music producer BVTMAN's YouTube...

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Hania Rani: A Virtuoso in the World of Classical and Electronic Music

January 19, 2023

Hania Rani is a Polish pianist and composer whose music has been described as "hauntingly beautiful" and "evocative." She is known for her unique blend of classical and electronic music, which she...

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Ryan Tedder’s Studio Review: Writing Three Songs From Scratch

January 16, 2023

Ryan Tedder is a highly accomplished and sought-after music producer and songwriter. He is known for his work with a wide range of artists including: Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and OneRepublic...

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Quentin Miller only got paid $30,000 for writing 6 Drake songs.

January 6, 2022

Drake's ghostwriter controversy has been a topic of conversation since the rapper's feud with Meek Mill in 2015. Quentin Miller, a lesser-known rapper from Atlanta, was named as the ghostwriter....

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Timbaland’s Beatmaking Masterclass Review: A Class on Feeling the Flow

December 28, 2022

Many artists are using their personal brand and influence to educate artists, from beginners to fellow professionals. Timbaland has partnered with Masterclass to teach musicians how to make unique...

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Rina Sawyama -- The Voice of a Genre-Spanning Pop Star

December 7, 2022

Rina Sawayama has burst into the consciousness of queer music listeners in recent years. My first time listening to her work was Cherry, a track that is bubbly ...

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YouTube Announces New “Creator Music” Platform

October 4, 2022

In the wake of Tiktok’s rapid expansion and growing dominance in the short-form video market, YouTube has felt the pressure to adapt to keep up with the shifting demands of its audience...

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Deep Dive: How Conan Gray Writes His Songs

October 5, 2022

Conan Gray is an American YouTuber turned singer-songwriter, most well-known for his songs about heartbreak and unrequited love. Throughout his career, Conan has written songs like “Crush Culture”...

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Phoebe Bridgers: A Deep Dive into Songwriting

October 17, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers is an American songwriter, singer, and producer who has, in recent years, gained mainstream recognition with the release of her sophomore album “Punisher” in 2020...

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How Steve Lacy Makes the Most with Less

October 18, 2022

Steve Lacy is a singer, songwriter, record producer, and living proof that you don’t need the most advanced or high-tech studio equipment to create music that listeners will love...

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Has the Pandemic Changed the World of Live Music?

August 31, 2022

For the last two years, there has been something missing in the lives of music lovers around the world—live music. The advent of a global pandemic meant the absence of concerts, festivals........

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Like the Early Days of Hip-Hop: The Future of Blockchain in the Music Industry

August 19, 2022

One of the biggest questions many spaces face today is how blockchain technology may overhaul industry norms, and the music industry is no exception. In particular...

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Conan Gray’s “Vodka Cranberry” Is a Late-Night Cry for Closure—and a Glimpse Into His Most Vulnerable Album Yet

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Drunk calls. Crying in the dark. Lingering heartbreak. Conan Gray’s new single “Vodka Cranberry” isn’t just a song—it’s a full-blown emotional unraveling, and fans are already bracing themselves for what’s coming next.

Set to appear on his upcoming album Wishbone, out next month, “Vodka Cranberry” is a gut-punch of a track. It captures the worst kind of heartbreak—the kind that doesn't come with clean endings. “Got way too drunk off a vodka cranberry / Called you up in the middle of the night / Wailing like an imbecile,” Conan sings, with a brutal honesty that makes you want to hug him… and maybe text your therapist.

The music video, a direct continuation of “This Song,” is cinematic sadness at its finest: dim lights, late-night phone calls, aching silences. It’s not just a visual—it’s a feeling you’ve had at 2 a.m. but never had the words for.

What makes this moment even more powerful is the backstory. Conan confessed that Wishbone wasn’t even meant to be an album. These songs were written in secret—scribbled in journals, whispered in hotel beds between tour stops, kept from his own label and friends. “I didn’t know I was making anything,” he wrote. “And I had no plan to release any of it.”

That’s what makes Wishbone feel different. It’s not calculated. It’s not curated. It’s honest. And if “Vodka Cranberry” is any sign, it’s going to be messy, heart-wrenching, and incredibly, unapologetically real.

So if you’ve ever cried over someone who never gave you closure, or spiraled after a drink or three—this one’s for you. And Wishbone? That might just be the album we didn’t know we needed this year.

Conan Gray’s “Vodka Cranberry” Is a Late-Night Cry for Closure—and a Glimpse Into His Most Vulnerable Album Yetconan-grays-vodka-cranberry-is-a-late-night-cry-for-closure--and-a-glimpse-into-his-most-vulnerable-album-yetEbrunida KaradagJul 16, 2025Drunk calls. Crying in the dark. Lingering heartbreak. Conan Gray’s new single “Vodka Cranberry” isn’t just a song—it’s a full-blown emotional unraveling, and fans are already bracing themselves...