Waves of the week: Biggest hits and hidden gems of 2021 (so far)

Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of 2021? Neither can we. A lot has happened this year in the music world, so chances are there’s a lot you’ve forgotten or never knew about. We’re here with a playlist of the biggest hits and hidden gems of 2021 to help jog your memory and find something new to add to your music library.    “Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo  “Stars” by PrettyMuch  “Butter” by BTS  […]

Soundbite: JOSE: J Balvin’s masterpiece

Colombian Reggaeton superstar, J Balvin, released his new studio album titled JOSE last week. The album’s release marks almost two years from his last studio release, the critically acclaimed “Colores.” JOSE, named after J Balvin’s legal name, features other popular Reggaeton artists such as Yandel, Jhay Cortez, Zion & Lennox and Ozuna. The album also features artists from different genres such as Dua Lipa, Skrillex […]

Soundbite: “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” by Halsey

I’ve been following Halsey’s musical career since I was in high school and they released their first EP, “Room 93.” Their first studio album “Badlands” was one of the very first vinyl records I bought for myself, and when they released their third studio album “Manic” I even bought concert tickets to see them perform it live. When they announced their fourth studio album in early July, […]

Passenger’s ode to quarantine

In early July, singer-songwriter Passenger, known for his 2013 hit “Let Her Go,” released his new studio album titled “Patchwork.” Although this is his twelfth studio album, there is one major difference that “Patchwork” boasts: it was written and recorded almost entirely during the COVID-19 lockdown.    The album sets the tone from the beginning […]