From the second you hit play, local rap group MAZ Blanko’s “Mongoose” drops you directly into it’s psychedelic-rap hook. The crooning, layered vocals (which are almost reminiscent of something out of a Tame Impala song) quickly drop out, leaving room for a drill/trap-style beat that forms the backbone of the song. “Mongoose” is at once […]
“Stained Glass” is the second single released ahead of Real Estate’s fourth studio album and first in three years, In Mind. The light, airy guitar riff is nothing new for Real Estate fans, but there’s a layer of syncopated complexity that Martin Courtney & Co. have seemed to perfect since the departure of founding guitarist […]
Trampoline was one of our more jazzy adds this week, as Jidenna serenades us with a song about his love interest and his “romantic’ time with her. Despite the raunchy nature of the song, the lyrics are surprisingly thoughtful, as Jidenna raps about having relations with his muse while at the same time singing about how […]
The great streaming debate has raged on for over a decade now. While I could tell you the relative advantages of streaming vs. downloading (convenience, access to a huge library of music at any given time, the way it assists users in finding new music), I think it would be better to point out the […]
On Saturday, Mizzou Student Life hosted the annual Mizzou Idol, which brings together students with a passion for singing into competition. Neuhalfen reports on this event, talks to some of the contestants and gives an inside look into a more artistic side of student life.
The latest collaboration between Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, and Migos has been much-anticipated for weeks and has finally arrived with the release of “Slide” just five days ago. The track starts off with a soothing piano melody followed by a classic Calvin Harris California funk beat all leading into what sounds like a classic Frank Ocean song. Once Migos’ Quavo and Offset are added into […]
“My Emotions Are Blinding” is the latest single from the husband-and-wife duo Tennis. In line with their previous releases, this track is smooth and sweet, and seriously catchy. The lyrics poke fun at the overdramatic female trope who’s painfully obsessed with her man. Their upcoming album Yours Conditionally drops March 3. Tennis will be in […]
Interestingly enough, one of the first things you read about when you Google Niia’s musical career is her meeting Wyclef Jean in New York. After working with Wyclef, she then also worked with Lil’ Wayne and Akon. Since then, she’s performed at various venues such as VHI Soul Stage and on the Jimmy Kimmel program. […]