Tuesday, June 24

Q&A: YUNGBLUD discusses album and virtual tour, encourages fans to be ‘weird!’

YUNGBLUD is giving punk rock a long-awaited facelift – complete with glitter, dresses and an occasional sprinkling of anarchy for flavor. The animated singer, who’s known as Dominic Harrison offstage, has been toting his intense political and social stances from his 2018 debut album “21st Century Liability” to his newest record “weird!” His rowdy and uplifting lyrics aim to encourage everyone who listens to speak up and be unapologetically themselves, he said. Read more...

Photo: YUNGBLUD is embarking on a virtual tour for his newest album “weird!” that seeks to redefine the world as one that embraces every person’s authentic self. (Courtesy of Tom Pallant)



Album review: Miley Cyrus reshapes herself with new rock ‘n’ roll sound in ‘Plastic Hearts’

Miley Cyrus’ plastic heart melted just a little with her induction into rock ‘n’ roll. The singer’s seventh studio album “Plastic Hearts” was released Friday on a wave of enthusiasm from persistent fan demand and singles teasing the record’s debut. Read more...

Photo: Cover of Cyrus’ Latest Album, “Plastic Hearts” (Courtesy of RCA Records)




Life and Hip-Hop: Artists break through fashion industry barriers to impact trends, representation

The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...

Photo: Hip-hop has a large impact on fashion, as clothing styles and brands mentioned in songs often find themselves on the streets after. Certain hip-hop-influenced styles like streetwear, as modeled by third-year student Ava Brock, are now seen on runways. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)




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