https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk I was inspired to write about Disney's Frozen after reading my friend Megan's blog - where she talks about how she sees Queen Elsa's storyline as an insight into inner struggles, and, even deeper than that, into the realities of mental illness and depression - and I definitely agree with her perspective! Elsa can …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0MtQuarr3s Candice Glover's newly released song is a stunning sobfest. "Cried", the first single (written by Jazmine Sullivan) from the American Idol Season 12 winner's debut album, Music Speaks (which drops on February 18th, 2014) is a stripped-down, piano-driven, and emotion-filled ballad that places Candice's captivating and soulful voice front and center. She sings about …
Albums are the musician's artistic statement to the world as well as the soundtracks to our lives. But is the album nearing the end of its relevancy in today's music market? According to an article from The Guardian, it is only a matter of time before the album is rendered a relic of music culture. …
Kelly Clarkson kicks off the holiday season into high gear with an early Christmas gift, Wrapped in Red. This is Kelly's first Christmas album, and it is a fine collection of festive tunes! Wrapped in Red offers a mix of traditional carols, modern classics, and original songs written by Kelly herself. Diversity is reflective of …
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On November 8th, the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson returned back to Vancouver after a long eight year absence. The beautiful new bride was the guest of honour for the Microsoft Store's grand opening celebrations at Metropolis at Metrotown, and as a treat to her loyal and loving fans, she performed an outdoor concert at …
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This week, Glee said farewell to Finn Hudson (played by the late Cory Monteith) in "The Quarterback". In this tearful tribute, the past and current members of the New Directions Glee Club came together for a special memorial in honour and remembrance of their dearly departed friend, and they expressed their immense feelings the best …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOFJ1xoEVkI Allison Iraheta has arrived (again), and this time around, she's the lead singer of a band, Halo Circus! After her run on American Idol Season 8 as the resident teen rocker and a year as a pop artist under the now defunct Jive Records, Allison took a break from the music scene. Back in …
In 1964, The Beatles' first live television performance in the US on The Ed Sullivan Show sparked the explosion of Beatlemania, which had a monumental influence on how we listen to and interact with music. In our pop culture today, Glee uses songs to tell their stories of friendship, heartache, and what it's like to …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsiw9XEmqg Elise Testone from American Idol Season 11's talented Top 10, has just released her first single. "I Will Not Break" is an emotional ballad about gathering up the inner strength to let go of someone you loved, even though it feels like your heart is under attack. She tries to remain steadfast, vowing that "I …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA5K-Of3mzE American Idol's Janelle Arthur made her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 19th. Season 12's southern belle, who covered many country artists on the show (such as Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, and Idol judge, Keith Urban), opened her center stage moment with a stunning rendition of Hank Williams', "I'm So Lonesome I Could …
