In the TikTok era of music, artists have less than 15 seconds to hook an audience with a catchy enough song to keep them interested. Independent artist and producer from Los Angeles, Alex Sloane, is one of the artists utilizing the platform to reach an audience. Her recently released EP, “Dear Diary,” features self-produced songs that combine dreamy pop vocals with 8-bit-inspired beats. Sloane’s TikTok and Instagram feeds showcase clips of her writing in her diary, lounging in her heart-shaped bed, or going on earmuffed hot girl walks while her most popular hits play. Sloane is currently featured on two Spotify-curated playlists, “Fresh Finds Pop” and “Dope AF” (featuring TikTok star Bella Poarch on its cover).
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Mezzo-Soprano Dr. Rachel Day Velarde ‘94 returned to Smith on Feb. 19 to perform “Songs from Women of Pan America,” a recital featuring women composers from across North and South America, accompanied by Dr. Luis Rodriguez, a pianist and music educator at Grand Canyon University.
As Smithies continue to settle into the new semester, their listening habits are adjusting to new routines and adapting to new tastes. Here is a sample of what some Smithies are listening to around campus:
In their newest album “Pollen,” husband-wife duo Tennis solidify their signature, nostalgic sound and weave together an ’80s-inspired, danceable masterpiece. Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley…
mehro, a 22-year-old from Manhattan Beach with 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, kicks off the night. He legally changed his name to his artistic…
If you ever did want to imagine your mother as a 1980s indie-folk artist whom you only see on old VHS tapes, Odie Leigh’s “How…
On Monday, Feb. 6, Core Lecturer of Music in Voice Kate Saik DeLugan and collaborative pianist Lemuel Gurtowsky performed song cycles by composer Benjamin Britten,…
On December 8, WAMH 89.3, Amherst College’s radio station, hosted indie rock singer-songwriter Sidney Gish at the Powerhouse for a show open to all Five…
On Saturday Nov. 12, the music department presented Autumn Serenade, Smith’s annual fall chorus concert. The concert featured four ensembles: Smith Chamber Singers, Smith Glee…
Rather than spending your Saturday night at a sweaty basement party or in the Carroll Room, take an eight-minute walk downtown to local Northampton venue…