Keys Open Doors: Chevy Missions feat. Mac Ayres Track Review

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Keys Open Doors: Chevy Missions feat. Mac Ayres Track Review

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Track: “Chevy Missions”Artist: Keys Open Doors, Mac AyresRelease Date: September 26, 2020Website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17VWSnuIuvdgNkBgIBC0jp?si=NBHKHZ9WTqKzIB5eeJnnZA Keys Open Doors and Mac Ayres release their second collaboration track called “Chevy Missions.” This track follows Ayres’ release of “Same Old Strangers” featuring Keys Open Doors in July of 2020. Keys Open Doors is a hip-hop producer, songwriter, and musician from Tacoma, Wash. and currently makes music in Los Angeles. Keys has […]

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Music

A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Some nights, it may be difficult to get good sleep. In a previous article, I wrote about a couple of scientific studies of the effects of listening to calming music at bedtime. Their results suggested that listening to music at bedtime can improve sleep quality. To follow up that article, I created a playlist with smooth and calming songs for you to sleep to. The songs […]

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Culture

Music May Help You Sleep Better

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist If you’re having trouble sleeping, then music may be the solution to helping you achieve better quality rest at night. Sleep is a biological necessity that has many benefits to our mental and physical health that we don’t completely understand scientifically, but there are various studies that investigate what contributes to quality sleep. In a study from 2006, researchers found that soothing music can be an […]

August 27, 2020 541

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Tom Misch: What Kinda Music Album Review

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Album: What Kinda MusicArtist: Tom Misch, Yussef DayesRelease Date: April 24, 2020Website With another fantastic display of musicianship, Tom Misch released What Kinda Music with jazz drummer Yussef Dayes. After splitting from the London-based jazz-funk duo Yussef Kamaal in 2017, Yussef compliments Tom rhythmically and soulfully on this 12 track release. This indie/alternative album embodies what it means to groove and be moved by rhythm. Once […]

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Music

The Influence of COVID-19 on Music

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist In the age of coronavirus, many people are finding themselves at home either out of work or working remotely. These unprecedented times have provided an invaluable opportunity for artists to hone down on their craft and share their creations on the internet now that eyes are glued to screens more than ever. In conjunction with people having more time on their hands, technology in music has […]

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