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LATEST ARTICLES ( 541 )

• Single Review: “Instincts”

  

  Scottish band ISLE is not one you can just turn on in passing. They are a unique art form that comes alive throughout their songs. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Actors Who Memorize Lines & Lyrics

  

  Writing lyrics, memorizing lines…these actors can do it all! Check out our playlist of our favorite singing stars. “All I Have” – Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday – Blonder

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno On their Tumblr page, they call themselves “Your Milwaukee Basement Band.”  Now I’ve never been to Wisconsin, nor have I ever wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• In Memoriam: Five Years Later, Our Tears Are Still Drying on Their Own

  

  Five years ago when Amy Winehouse died, I was not a particularly big fan of the singer. I knew her big hits like “Rehab,” and “Back to Black,” because, who... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Mallrat

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno At age 17, I went through one last growth spurt and did my eyebrows in such a horrible way.  Mallrat, however, is gearing up to release... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Women in Music: Laurel Sorenson, Frontwoman & Cofounder of Babe Booking

  

  I stood outside of a house on a sticky Nashville night, shaking out my sweaty hair while waiting for the next band to set up. College boys milled about,... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Campfire Songs

  

  The best part of Summer besides the beaches and warm weather, is being able to sit around a bonfire with your closest friends. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• MCU Mondays: Dubé

  

  Ottawa, Ontario natives dubé have built quite a bit of buzz around themselves in their local scene and looking to branch out with the release of their EP, OK,... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Album Review: FMA

  

  Another talent has come to us from Brisbane, Australia–Grace Sewell–who has been making waves with her hit cover “You Don’t Own Me” featuring G-Eazy. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday:

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno “Shades” introduces the world to Alexandra Savior, and she seems pretty freaking cool.  Produced by Alex Turner, front man of Arctic... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Alexandra Savior

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno “Shades” introduces the world to Alexandra Savior, and she seems pretty freaking cool.  Produced by Alex Turner, front man of Arctic... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Lost Boy Crow

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno This week, the spotlight is on LA-based artist Lost Boy Crow.  He describes himself as “a pop-minded vocalist’s love affair with the worl... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Single Review: “Hurricane”

  

  777 days. Steadfast. Hurricane. Words that will forever mean the most to pianist, songwriter, producer, singer, and now, self-identified artist, Alex Marshall. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Hurricane

  

  With great anticipation, we here at Music Creates Us cannot wait until this Friday, July 1, for a very special New Music Fridays.  On Friday, Alex Marshall... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Ghost Hours

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno We’ve got the next unknown to tell your friends about on this Feature Friday. Coming in like a mirage off the desert, Ghost Hours has... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind the Song: “We Still Run” – Gonzalla

  

  Los Angeles-based indie pop artist, Gonzalla, has recently premiered his latest single, “We Still Run.” While we at MCU are already big fans, he’s also been... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: First Concerts

  

  Everyone’s music taste has to start somewhere, and believe us, it can certainly (hopefully!) evolve over time.  We’ve taken a look back at some of our first... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• New Single: Beggars – MAINLAND

  

  Got a bad case of the Mondays? This new MAINLAND single is the best pick-me-up. “Beggars” is the first single from the pop rock trio’s forthcoming... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Young Vincent

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno “It all started on my couch,” says the drummer of Young Vincent, Josh Walton.  He’s speaking of “Run,” that is, the newest single from th... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Orlando Pride

  

  In just a matter of days, Orlando has had to endure such devastating tragedy. Having lived and loved in a city so tied to “happiness,” we wanted to dedicate... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC