Share: Beyonce didn’t play it safe when she buckled her belt and strapped on her boots for her new country album, it was a full indulgence into a new terrain. “COWBOY CARTER” succeeded in creating a safe place for those who do not identify as Beyonce or country listeners to thoroughly enjoy. Approaching the first listen of Beyonce’s second act of her ‘Renaissance’ era, there were a lot of personal doubts in terms of how music can be enjoyed by those who don’t take themselves …
It’s a blurry choice: Be a part of an era or a renaissance?
Share: The summer of 2023 is coming to an end, and whether you saw it from your phone or actually had the chance to go in person, the live shows and concerts from the past few months have been something to marvel at. Tons of artists from every genre have seemingly been aggressive to release tour dates over the past few months. Assumingly from the gap of time lost caused by COVID, it makes sense why so many artists held their shows so close to …
Capitalism is sucking the joy out of concerts
Share: Swifties and the Beyhive prepare, lining up several screens in front of their eyes, only to wait endless hours in a digital waiting room for concert tickets they may never even have a chance to buy. And those lucky enough to make it to the purchase page encounter ticket prices averaging over $300 a seat. Sorry music lovers. Bots are getting a Bey ticket before you do. As Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour began selling tickets on Feb. 6, the hyper awareness of fairness or lack …
Queen Bey slays Netflix with ‘Homecoming’ documentary
Share: In nearly two hours, Beyonce and her astounding cast of dancers, singers and musicians managed to put together an unparalleled collection of her biggest hits and deep cuts, combined with music from the “Dirty South” and many civil rights activists like Nina Simone. Served alongside was the visuals of historically black colleges and universities. One year later, as the second weekend of Coachella approaches, the memory of “Beychella” looms large. No star-studded appearances (maybe Kid-Cudi bringing out Kanye West) in this years festival line …
Taylor Swift and the case of the failed concept album
Share: As far as concept albums go, Beyonce’s “Lemonade” is the textbook definition. The thematic arc from “Pray You Catch Me” to “Formation” is abundantly clear and climactic. The journey Beyonce goes through is one of redemption, forgiveness and newfound strength. When she sings “I found the truth beneath your lies” in “Pray You Catch Me,” you know that lies she’s referring to are the secrets she was smelling in “Hold Up.” Follow:
Miss Slay LA snatches the crown
Share: Far from the nightlife of disco balls, alcohol and loud music like one might have imagined for such an event, books and artwork could be seen as guests entered the gallery store to the main stage. Inside was a wooden catwalk, lightning, and a simple backstage were built up for the drag queen competition. Follow:
Bail on boycotting Beyoncé
Share: (Bigotes de Gato CC photo credit link) During Super Bowl weekend, 20-time Grammy award winner Beyoncé dropped her new music video for “Formation.” In her video, Beyoncé used scenes from Hurricane Katrina, and a spray-painted message saying “Stop Killing Us.” At the Super Bowl halftime show, she performed her new single along with dancers dressed up as Black Panthers. Follow:
REVIEW: Lysistrata is a sexually charged good time
The posters advertising Lysistrata warn: “Strong language, mature content, adult audiences only.”
And for good reason.