Is Katy Perry in Her Feminist Cosplay Era?
In the early 2010s, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson aka Katy Perry was one of THE biggest names in pop culture. After a commercially unsuccessful debut in 2001 with a gospel record, it took Katy quite a while to get back on…
Charting Chappell Roan’s Meteoric Rise to Fame
Chappell Roan has been a name on my playlist for quite some time now. Living in Bangladesh, I've never had the chance to see her live, but her music has reached me across the oceans. Her journey from a YouTube…
How Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” Became A Pop Sensation
How many of you found yourself humming Sabrina Carpenter’s new hit song, Espresso and wondered how it suddenly became a staple in your daily routine? Much like the classic movie moments that inspire real-life adventures, Espresso has become an anthem,…
Spotify paying artists less? Understanding streaming services vs artists’ debate
Streaming music on apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music is the most convenient way to listen to your favorite artists now. You can access your preferred music legally, and by paying a subscription fee, you are allowing the…
Why should you care about the Black Reunion?
If anyone could make the people of Bangladesh united to sing “ ছায়ারা সরে যাবে, জানি সূর্য উঠবে” in this scorching heat and 40 degree weather, it would have to be Black, more specifically the original lineup that sang “Amar…
Spotify vs YouTube Music: Battle of the Music Streaming Apps – Best Bang for your Buck?
Ardent music fans now have multiple streaming services to choose from, be it the reigning leader Spotify, or a surging competitor like YouTube Music. These streaming services promise us a seamless experience to enjoy our favorite artists' creations, find struggling…
1989 is Returning Home (Taylor’s Version) and We Are Here to Reminisce that Golden Age
Screaming, crying, perfect surprise. Taylor Swift announces the release of her re-recorded album 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Her career-defining album gave us many timeless pop gems like ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Blank Space’. As we anticipate the re-recorded version to come out,…
Death of A Star
I had this painfully short-lived desire to be a singer when I was young. My father even had this sweet lady come to our house and give me music lessons for a few months. As time went by, my teacher…
How Coca-Cola Used Coke Studio to Aid its Rebranding Efforts
Coke Studio is a concept by Coca-Cola involving recorded music in the studio which was later released on television. The first coke studio was launched in Brazil back in 2007. After that, Coke Studio Pakistan launched in 2008, Coke Studio…
Joler Gaan’s Exquisite New Album: Of Nature and People
“We aspire to know why the bird sings, why the sprinkling of water sounds harmonious. With questions like these churning in our minds we hum the tunes and sing Joler Gaan in unhindered voices.” — these are a couple of lines that…