Among one of this year’s most defining trends in music, the country genre has embraced a new aesthetic that blends pop, rock and hip-hop with its sound and style. Thanks to streaming platforms contributing to the evolution of the musical landscape, this cross-pollination has opened doors for artists looking to be part of a fresh […]
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Rock On! A Playlist for Your 4th of July Party
There’s really no wrong way to celebrate the 4th of July. Whether you’re celebrating with fireworks, parades, barbecues, or staying in and watching the movie Independence Day, there’s no shortage of things to do with your day off in the middle of summer. Regardless of how you decide to spend the day, there’s always an opportunity […]
The Hudsucker’s Ultimate Spring Playlist 2018
Spring is finally here! While winter had given us some crazy cold temperatures this season, all of that is about to change with a forecast promising better weather in the weeks ahead across North America. But to help you get ready for a brand new season, you need to refresh your music playlist!
Write On! A Playlist to Keep You Going During NaNoWriMo
November means National Novel Writing Month is in full swing, but keeping pace to write a novel of 50,000 words in 30 days is hard work. It’s easy to become demotivated and put off writing in favor of other things, only to fall behind and become further demotivated because of it. For many people, listening […]
The Eye of the Tiger: A Motivational Playlist for the Summer
Summer is in full swing, and there is no better time than to get cracking on your summer goals. While many people associate spring with getting things done, such as cleaning and decluttering, summer is a prime time for vacations, staycations, and working on things you put off during the first half of the year. […]
I Want Candy: A Sweet Playlist for National Candy Month
Who doesn’t love candy? Hard candy, gummy candy, sour candy, chocolate candy, caramel candy; the list goes on. There’s literally something for everyone when it comes to candy, so much so that it even gets its own month of the year. June is National Candy Month, and there is much to celebrate about this sweet […]
The Hudsucker’s Mother’s Day Playlist
With Mother’s Day almost here, so many of us are planning to show mama how much we love and appreciate her this Sunday with flowers and gifts. But sometimes the best way to show someone you really care for them is through music.
Swing Time: The Hudsucker’s Quintessential Spring Playlist
In what feels like one of the longest seasons ever, winter has given us some crazy cold temperatures and dropped off its final bit of snow, but soon enough we can put all that pesky cold gear away because we’re just days away from a brand new season. And a brand new season means a fresh new playlist!
The Hudsucker’s Quintessential Holiday Playlist
Between all that tree trimming and holiday baking, there’s a well-loved and appreciated universality to yuletide music that transcends Christmas. Not only does it bring about a warmth to the season with velvety sounds and notes, but it has the power to illuminate a charm like no other season. To get you in the mood […]
The Hudsucker’s Quintessential Fall Playlist
As we dive head first into a new season, it’s no secret that fall is certainly here. With the leaves changing color and pumpkin spice in the crisp autumn air, there’s much to love about this beautiful and colorful season. But between all the baking for the upcoming holiday season, wearing our favorite sweaters and […]
Certain Songs Get So Scratched Into Your Soul: An Intro to The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady is my favorite band. That said, they aren’t for everyone. Not one person in my life enjoys them, and my best friend tells me over and over that he “doesn’t get it.”
Baby You A Song: The Songs You’ll Be Hearing for Summer 2013
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, which means cookouts, pool openings, and rising temperatures. It also begs the question: what will be the Song of the Summer? Every year has that earworm you can’t shake, and whether it’s 2011’s “Sexy & I Know It” or “I Gotta Feeling” from 2009, it seems […]
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What We’re Owed: Musicians and Audience
by Nicole Drum on December 26, 2014 in Music, News, Opinion
In September, Talib Kweli Greene published a piece on Medium about Lauryn Hill. Specifically the article was about how people feel about Lauryn Hill and their demands in regards to her music and her performance. In an over-simplified nutshell, Greene stated that when people paid to attend a Lauryn Hill performance they weren’t paying to […]