It all started when two 16-year-olds from very different backgrounds found each other at a recording studio in Los Angeles. Ruby Carr, who had recently arrived in the United States from Kenya, and Natalia Panzarella, who, unlike the former, was already living in Los...
As my music history teacher always says, “Music serves as a mirror for society.” Historical events have a profound impact on the style, content, and function of music in society; additionally, the rate of stylistic change in music increases as the rate of change in...
Summer seems to be slipping away faster than sand through my fingers on the beach. Desperate to achieve my main-character-in-a-coming-of-age-movie summer dreams, I scoured the depths of Spotify’s “New Releases,” “Charts” and “Rising Artists” playlists to find the best...
It’s rare to find a soundtrack that encapsulates the story of your life. With the American Indie pop band Beach Bunny, teenagers can find solace and companionship in their new album "Honeymoon." The blend of band members Lili Trifilio, Matt Henkels, Anthony Vaccaro...
On April 7, Arseniy Strokovskiy, a participant of this year’s YSAYE International Music Competition, exposed shocking information through a Facebook post about the validity of this well-known international competition for musicians. This controversy, also reported on...
María Dueñas, a violinist from Spain, took first place in the senior division of the 2021 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition. Right from the first rounds, she set herself apart from other competitors with her Paganini Caprice No.5. The beginning of this piece...
When my parents purchased our first Steinway & Sons piano for about $50,000 back in September 2018, my dad’s favorite line to say was, “This piano is the cost of a Mercedes.” It was understandable since Mercedes was and still is his favorite car brand, and having...
We all love music. Whether you enjoy listening to pop, rock, metal or country, music is an integral part of many people’s lives. But how can you jam out to your favorite tunes when there are so many platforms to choose from? Well, look no further, because I’ll be...
Over the past few years, K-pop has become increasingly popular among people of all ages. Korean pop groups have been breaking records, covering music charts, emerging into the Western entertainment industry and winning the hearts of listeners all around the world....
The Spice of Life is back with the sixth episode of season two as we follow what’s up-and-coming in entertainment. Listen in as Simona, Karina, and Baran discuss the latest in movies and music. This episode focuses on Sia’s new movie, "Music," the final installment in...
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