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Who is 2hollis?
– Written by Will Barber – If you’re a fan of Skrillex, Snow Strippers, Ken Carson, or any of the Drain Gang members, then you need to check out 2hollis, an emerging artist from Chicago who is turning heads with his unique blend of EDM, dubstep, trap, hyperpop, cloud rap, and glitchcore. 2hollis is a Read more
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John’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Study Playlist
– Written by John Makela – Follow this guide, and you will never have to worry about getting into the zone again. The school year has hit us. With midterms slowly approaching, it can seem like the task of studying can be too much. However here at Southport we got something for you that can Read more
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What Good is a Heart That Won’t Break?
A Celebration of Dunya – Written by Hunter Bushell-Petch – “Both our eyes are red / But you’re high and I’m crying / You’re trying to forget / But it hits me every time”. In an era decorated with flashy, overproduced – and at times – templatic endeavors, it’s inspiring to see a gentle folk Read more
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Rest In Peace, Childish Gambino
-Written by Charlotte Holder- Honestly I’m not sure where to start but what I will tell you immediately is to buy that damn Childish Gambino ticket before it’s too late. I had the most insane experience at the Toronto Childish Gambino show this past Sunday, it made a seated concert worthwhile and truly enjoyable for Read more
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Clams Casino Appreciation
-Written by Charlotte Holder- As I have gotten older and more in tune with the sounds I like to hear and just how much the instrumental or beat of a song can make or break my enjoyment of certain songs, I have developed a profound love for producer Clams Casino who was somehow able to Read more
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Pattie Boyd – The Inspiration for Music’s Greatest Love Songs
-Written by Jackson Skam- Right in the middle of the peak era of classic rock laid one of the most confusing and musically influential love triangles. This complicated affair surrounded the tangled relationship between The Beatles’ George Harrison, the legendary guitarist Eric Clapton, and their mutual amour, actress Pattie Boyd. Pattie Boyd was an English Read more
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What’s Wrong With The Way I’m Dressed?
-Written by Peyton Andino- It feels embarrassing when you’re left out, doesn’t it? To build excitement for her upcoming concerts, a younger Chappell Roan would post interviews of people lined up outside the venues. The themes were inspired by her music, current aesthetics, and fun concepts she wanted to come to life. Young girls donned Read more
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I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU: REVIEW
-Written by John Makela- I LAY MY LIFE DOWN FOR YOU is JPEGMAFIA’s newest addition to the discography released on August 1st, and it is insane. JPEGMAFIA’s new album I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU (ILDMLFY) came out August 1st and I really haven’t heard anything like it. This album follows Peggy’s dark theme in music, Read more
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“Brat” Mania
-Written by Charlotte Holder- Today I wanted to talk about an album that is practically dominating the internet right now, so much so that it’s practically infamous and being used as branding in the upcoming election in the US. Brat by Charli XCX has grown to be so much more significant than I could have Read more
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Corporate Dulls the Beat: How Monopolies are Muffling Music’s Creatives
-Written by John Makela- Music is forever changing, but it isn’t in the hands of creatives anymore. Corporate control over music has changed a lot of what we hear through the mainstream. However to fully understand this we have to understand everything about it. What corporate control means, where it came from, and how it Read more
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