Humanize the Hype
Since the days of MTV Unplugged are over, NPR has gifted us with the beloved Tiny Desk Concert Series. Tiny Desk debuted as a video series of live concerts in 2008. Since then, there have been over 800 concerts with over 2 billion views on YouTube collectively. I only discovered the Tiny Desk when I
Hozier released “Almost (Sweet Music),” a soulful song with a handful of references to jazz greats. His sophomore album, Wasteland, Baby!, is forthcoming.
As a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine, two artists have caught my attention. One is a pop-star, while another is a YouTube rap sensation. While very different, they are both relevant to Ukrainian culture.
Just look behind Ashley Tisdale’s right shoulder— It’s the Macy’s Milly Rocker!
Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara is preparing for the release of her forthcoming sophomore album, The Pains of Growing, by taking things back to the beginning.
Under The Influence Of Music 