Music Creates Us

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• Creation Stories: Dominique Tey

  

  Dominique Tey, a Stockholm native and R B and pop songstress, released her latest single, “Let It Out,” in October. Named in Paper Magazine’s Top 100 Women in... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Charlotte Lawrence @ Bowery Ballroom

  

  “She’s so young, and she’s so far ahead of me.” This is a quote from a concert goer leaving Charlotte Lawrence‘s sold out show at Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday,... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Story: Joel Taylor

  

  Last week, I saw Joel Taylor close out a Sofar Sounds show in a (huge) living room in Soho, NYC. After the show, I just knew I had to interview the talented,... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Tove Styrke at Le Poisson Rouge

  

  On Wednesday, October 3, Tove Styrke donned a pink bralette (Happy Mean Girls Day!), leather pants, and a glitter adorned cowboy hat, and took the stage at Le... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind The Song: Ames’ “Hold On”

  

  The artist we’re featuring today, you may have already heard of as she has written for some of the biggest names in pop – Kelly Clarkson, Tori Kelly, Lights, an... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Mega

  In the beginnings of her comeback story, British vocalist Mega has released her debut single, “Chariot.”  Mega began her musical career at a young age in her... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Alina Baraz & Cautious Clay at Brooklyn Steel

  

  Two of my favorite artists, at my favorite venue, what more could I ask for? That was the case for Tuesday night when Alina Baraz and Cautious Clay played a... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Anne-Marie at Bowery Ballroom

  

  Monday, September 17, British pop artist Anne-Marie, accompanied by Canadian singer-songwriter Goody Grace, took the stage at a sold-out Bowery Ballroom show. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Preview: Tove Styrke at (Le) Poisson Rouge

  

  Swedish artist Tove Styrke is gearing up for her fall 2018 North American headline tour! Tove Styrke’s new album, Sway, just dropped May 2018 and features... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Stories: Caitlyn Scarlett

  

  We first came across Caitlyn Scarlett late 2017 when she released “Happy When,” and we’ve been hooked ever since. She recently dropped a new EP, Red Tape, Vol 2. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Good Life EP – Sammy Rae

  

  It’s no secret that we here at MCU love Sammy Rae.  She’s talented, inspirational, and constantly pushing her own musical limits.  And now, she’s back with a ne... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind The Song: “Behave” – Cathedrals

  

  San Francisco based, indie pop duo Cathedrals recently dropped their latest single “Behave.” The track and its video premiered in a feature on Consequence of... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind The Song: Mr. Little Jeans “Forgetter”

  

  Relationships and all their complications make for pretty excellent music (most of the time).  In her case, Mr. Little Jeans was practically struck by her... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Stories: OCNS

  

  With the summer definitely heating up, North Carolinians OCNS were smart to put out a hot new summer track.  “You” is the latest single from a band that... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Stories: Hala

  

  He might not be your traditional Cinderella Story, but Ian Ruhala, aka Hala, has certainly climbed his own rags to riches ladder. Starting his career in high... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Stories: Becky Bowe

  

  Becky Bowe, an upcoming singer/songwriter who draws influence from both Ella Fitzgerald and Alabama Shakes, took a little time to let us in on her artistic... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Stories: Drax Project

  

  We sat down with New Zealand’s hottest new act, Drax Project, upon the release of their debut EP, Noon. The band started out as a duo on drums and sax–hence... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Under The Covers: Handsome Ghost – “Maps” (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

  Before they kicked off their headlining tour in support of latest album, Welcome Back, Handsome Ghost dropped their ethereal, acoustic rendition of Yeah Yeah... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Dearly

  

  May marked the debut of indie pop artist Dearly, the emotional brainchild of singer-songwriter Amanda Jones.  Schooled in the art of pop, Jones decided to... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Creation Stories: JØUR

  

  JØUR, also known as Minneapolis’ Jourdan Myers, has a delicate yet captivating voice that pulls listeners in. While the artist has been popular in her Twin... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC