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A feminist mover and shaker
Aretha Franklin deserves to be recognized as an activist in addition to her vocal talents

The name Aretha Franklin is synonymous with respect.  Maybe she taught you the how to spell the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Maybe she taught you the meaning. Maybe she taught you how […]

Out of this world albums

Artist: Death Grips Album: Year of the Snitch Label: Harvest Records Release date: June 22, 2018 For fans of: Lil Ugly Mane The return of the veteran experimental hip-hop group […]

A country concert kickoff
Rodney Atkins to perform Monday in back to school concert at UI

American country music artist Rodney Atkins will headline a concert for UI students and members of the Palouse community Monday. Atkins is an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award winner […]

A very “Good Thing”
Soul-singer Leon Bridges new album hits all the right marks for a successful sophomore presence

When Leon Bridges released his first album “Coming Home” in 2015, it felt like putting on an old Sam Cooke or Marvin Gaye record. Nearly every song played so fine-tuned […]

Summer song roundup
The best summer songs of 2018

Summer 2018 churned out some of the hottest, most played tracks on the airwaves. With a plethora of dropped albums just as school years ended and summer began, we have […]

A music-filled summer
Moscow welcomes back its annual concert series

Rendezvous in the Park The annual Rendezvous in the Park will run from July 19 through July 21. The concert series will be held at East City Park on the […]

A summer of sweetness
The UI Arboretum fills with the sound of music during the hot summer months

From the depths of the vibrantly colored Arboretum, the odd and sometimes random sounds of brass echoed across the densely forested hills. While a bee buzzes across the neatly trimmed […]

Calm, yet chaotic
Jame Bay’s new album has positive notes, but often feels too muddled for a sophomore album

James Bay’s new album “Electric Light” is all over the place. It’s chaotic in a way that, for the most part, works. The English singer-songwriter broke into the music scene […]

OKurrr — An ode to Cardi B
Unapologetic and authentic, Cardi B brings feminism to an otherwise female-lacking genre of music

Last summer, American pop culture was hit by a big personality in a small package — Cardi B. It’s been nearly a year since Cardi B first made money moves […]

Early morning music
The best tunes for your early morning commute, breakfast or routine

Every morning could use a little more music. Whether it be driving or walking to work, preparing breakfast or starting your morning routine, most mornings need something to wake up […]