A Queen has risen: the story of Holly Binns
Her set list included: “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin, “I'm Not Perfect” by Missy Elliot featuring The Clark Sisters and “It's About Time for a Miracle” by Beverly Crawford.

A Queen has risen: the story of Holly Binns

First-year Nat Kornblum, Lola Davenport, third-year transfer student Nicholas Pracko and first-year Zane Cullinane Walsh pictured together after the show on Saturday Nov. 16. Photo courtesy of Kali-Ray SkinnerHer set list included: “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin, “I'm Not Perfect” by Missy Elliot featuring The…

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New College & “The 305” connecting the coasts of the Florida rap game
First-year transfer Kingsley Reeves performs at the Concert Sur la Bay.

New College & “The 305” connecting the coasts of the Florida rap game

*Editor’s note: The author hosted CONCERT SUR LA BAY and FREESTYLE/FLOETRY/F*CKERY PCP with performers SDotBraddy, Yoshi Thompkins and Sekajipo present.*     Hip-hop may have been declared the most popular music genre of 2017 by Billboard, but its popularity in certain circles still surprises many…

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III Points: a review and recap of Miami’s premiere music festival
III Points still managed to hold on to its roots while expanding onto the international scene.

III Points: a review and recap of Miami’s premiere music festival

Miami’s III Points music, arts and technology festival sold out at its Wynwood venue on the weekend of Oct. 13, delivering three days of eclectic but approachable electronic music, hip-hop and undefinable art. Now in its fifth year, the festival saw its biggest growth yet,…

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Songs you should hear: World Peace

In the wake of so much tragedy happening throughout the world, it might be nice to think about the good that can exist in the world. These selections reflect artists in search for world peace and love.   “Imagine” by John Lennon This Communist Manifesto…

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Which up-and-coming artist may be in your class?
"Without [online platforms,] I feel like people wouldn't be as willing to listen to my music," second-year transfer Kingsley Reeves said.

Which up-and-coming artist may be in your class?

  In the days of The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Madonna, music may have been far more difficult to distribute and make accessible to the masses. With the myriad of online platforms,  including SoundCloud -- which is now nearing 300 million users -- platforms…

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New Gorillaz album released after 7 years of silence
photo courtesy of rapwave.net

New Gorillaz album released after 7 years of silence

  Gorillaz’ new album is an apocalyptic dance-party playlist inspired by the catastrophic doomsday reality we are now experiencing caused by the new presidency. “Humanz (Deluxe)” runs 26 tracks, six of which are interludes less than a minute in length, with the most guest appearances…

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