Written By Petra Hule From VideoStar to Vine and now onto TikTok, we see the evolution of social media and social platforms do what they are most known for; successfully keeping their users entertained by endlessly scrolling and constantly moving onto the next best thing. So, What Is TikTok? Originally started as an app that allows its users to create short videos to any song or sound that other users have created has now shifted. This may sound familiar as Musical.ly was first on the scene, however, in 2018 it was shut down and the user base was the backbone…
Author: Elicit Magazine
Written By Petra Hule Branching out into the world of music can be daunting at times. The uncertainty, the hustle and bustle of it all, and the time spent putting what you have created out into the world can make it seem almost impossible to get recognized when the industry is so big. One of the many ways to establish yourself and put your work into the real world is by creating your own space where you can share your creations. As the world is evolving and technology is soon to run the world, an online platform such as your…
Nashville, TN – Nashille-based pop singer/songwriter and reigning Miss Music City, Cassandra, recently released her new “Popera” single called “Queen of Every Night.” “Popera” is a new genre, blending opera and pop music together to create a new experience of music – by sampling opera arias, layering them on pop tracks, and writing and recording a pop song over the top of that track – that appeals to mainstream listeners. With alluring lyrics like ’cause the way my hair flips when the bass hits wraps you up like diamonds in my necklace, “Queen of Every Night” took inspiration from classical…
Oftiani, a husband and wife indie rock duo from the Rock Capital: Cleveland, Ohio, has released their debut album Off & On. The couple crafts original art rock music — i.e., songs that aspire to be aural artworks achieved through expeditions of melodic, poetic, and rhythmic exploration. Oftiani’s arsenal leans more toward percussion and wind instruments (like glockenspiel and saxophone) instead of the typical guitars or keyboards common to rock music. Besides shooting for an outcome that is illustrative and emotive, they aim to make music that is relatively unfeigned and unadulterated — reflective of their relationship as not only…
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Department of Music is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed jazz singer, composer, and visual artist, Cécile McLorin Salvant to perform in concert on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30pm in UB’s Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall. Her passion for storytelling through music has captivated audiences and has drawn much anticipation for her arrival in Buffalo. The last time Salvant performed in Buffalo was April 26, 2014, over nine years ago. Notable works of hers include: “For One to Love” (2015) “Dreams and Daggers” (2017) “The Window” (2018) Tickets are $20. Advance tickets…