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The Magic of Music

The Magic of Music

A recent discussion between myself and my fellow LWOS writers inspired this piece. But before I get into it, let’s begin with a story: During the first half of 2020, I kept making excuses not to listen to music. Don’t get me wrong; I still did listen while I worked—I can’t work without music in the background—but …

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K-Pop Song Spotlight: “Really” by BLACKPINK

As BLINKs around the world continue to wait and clamor for the inevitable comeback of “K-Pop Queens” BLACKPINK, let’s take a look and dive deeper into one of their more so-called underrated tracks. The song is titled Really. It’s safe to say that calling any BLACKPINK track “underrated” would be a hard sell to most …

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An Evening With Silk Sonic Album Review

With my headphones on I slip in every room I step in. Carpeted rooms become like a slip n slide. Every surface in my house becomes frictionless. Silk Sonic is so smooth. An Evening With Silk Sonic is painfully smooth. You have permission to moonwalk through this An Evening With Silk Sonic album review. The powerhouse duo of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars has just …

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Jeon Somi Anymore

Soloist Showcase: “Anymore” by Jeon Somi

Jeon Somi, or simply Somi, is one of the hottest soloists on this side of K-pop. The Canadian-Dutch-Korean K-pop sensation set the music world ablaze when she exclusively signed with THEBLACKLABEL, an associate company of YG Entertainment, back in 2018 – shortly after departing another major music label in JYP Entertainment. She debuted as a …

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Avril Lavigne's New Single "Bite Me"

Avril Lavigne Returns to Pop Punk Roots with “Bite Me”

Welcome back, Avril Lavigne! Those of us belonging to the zoomer and millennial generations will be proudly familiar with the greatness of early ’00s era Avril – the one which established chart dominance with hits such as “Complicated” and the immensely popular “Sk8er Boi” from her universally beloved “Let Go” (2002) album. With that album …

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Who is Silk Sonic?

After months of waiting and anticipation, the R&B duo Silk Sonic debut album is finally upon us! An Evening with Silk Sonic from recording artists Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars are set to debut to massive anticipation. Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars work together to create a frictionlessly smooth R&B album. An Evening with Silk Sonic mixes smooth soul music, with a touch of disco, and a little funk. Who …

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Superstar From Day One: Rosé from BLACKPINK’s Pre-Debut Collaboration with G-Dragon

Rosé from BLACKPINK is one of the biggest musical powerhouses walking on the planet today. Ruling the music landscape with her fellow members. As well as a chart-topping career as a solo artist, her star continues to burn as bright as the sun. With her captivating voice and unquestionable charm, Rosé is a bonafide superstar. With that being …

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