Music Reviews
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! with The Hillsboro Singers
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Brandon Martinez, Writer
December 18, 2018
Nothing will bring out the Christmas spirit in a tired and over-worked student like well sung Christmas tunes. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Christmas themed Hillsboro Singers Choir concert held in the Hillsboro High School auditorium. I embarrassed to admit it, but I had underestimated...
Get Familiar: Rico Nasty, JP, and Noname
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Deshaun Ellis, Music Reviewer, Music Writer
October 29, 2018
Editors Note: Our music reviewer, DeShaun Ellis reviews a variety of genres of music. Every reader has his or her own personal tastes in music. We place the Parent Advisory on articles where there may be a chance of offending someone. Thank you for reading the Hillsboro Globe. Traditionally in rap music,...
Influencer Conan Gray defines “Generation Why”
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Brandon Martinez, Writer
October 20, 2018
Conan Gray is a half Irish-half Japanese youtube.com social media influencer who has a large following for his commentary on lifestyles and music. His commentary as an influencer who focuses less on drama, unlike other media influencers, and rather concentrates more on a optimistic self-awareness. H...
Tyler, the Creator just might surprise those who give him a serious listen
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Brandon Martinez, Writer
October 5, 2018
Tyler, The Creator (Tyler Gregory Okonma) is a powerhouse of talents that include; Producer of his tv show The Jellies! And starring in Loiter Squad, Director of almost all of his music videos, clothes designer of his brand Golf Wang, shoe designer of Golf le FLEUR* in collaboration with converse and leader of...
Negro Swan: Blood Orange’s latest tour de force
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Deshaun Ellis, Music Critic
September 19, 2018
Negro Swan: Blood Orange's latest tour de force Artwork by Deshaun Ellis This article is dedicated to Mac Miller. Devonte Hynes has been on a bit of a run recently. Writing and producing hits for big artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Solange, A$AP Rocky, and Mac Miller. With his own music, it’...
Three releases to add to your playlist: AstroWorld, Stay Dangerous and Swimming
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Deshaun Ellis, Music Critic
August 30, 2018
D. Ellis rates three newly dropped albums: 1. Swimming, 2. Stay Dangerous, 3. Astroworld.
Is Internet Sensation “Walmart Yodeling Kid” Saving Country Music?
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Georgia Greer, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Keeping up on the trends on the internet can be daunting, but it would be difficult to miss 11-year-old kid yodeler Mason Ramsey who has become something of yodeling sensation. The affectionately named "Walmart Yodeling Kid" became an internet sensation when a passerby just so happened to videotape...
National Month of Women Series: Cardi B Passes Beyoncé To Become First Woman With 5 Top 10 Hits
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Autumn Lloyd
March 7, 2018
Cards B is a chart-topping female superstar checking off goals and cranking out hits becoming the first woman and only the third musical act who has recently had five of the top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in a single week. Cardi B stated on Instgram January 2, "Wha...
The Soundcloud Epidemic: The Revolutionary Music Platform of the Decade?
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Georgia Greer, Reporter
February 15, 2018
In the year of 2017-2018, millennials are familiar with the app SoundCloud and the artists who use it to promote their music. One genre that has used SoundCloud with great success is Rap. SoundCloud is a platform created for artists to publish their music in easy to access by the public audio fo...
South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela dies at 78
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Susan Strasinger, Obituary
January 23, 2018
Johannesburg - South Africans and music fans across the world are mourning the passing of the legendary jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist, Hugh Masekela, who died on Tuesday aged 78. Masekela is perhaps most famously known for his trumpet performance of the seminal work, "Grazin' in the Grass." Ho...
Eminem, The Killers, Muse lead lineup for Bonnaroo Festival
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Sydney Johnson, Reporter
January 12, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Eminem, The Killers, Muse, Future, Bassnectar and Sturgill Simpson lead the lineup for this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Superfly and A.C. Entertainment are proud to unveil the initial artist lineup for the 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. This year’s ...
Attention all Chiptune music makers! Sunvox, a free pattern-based sequencer, could be a potential online music tracker for you!
Hillsboro Globe Reporter – Obang Lwangmianga, Technology Reporter
January 11, 2018
Sunvox is a small, modular synthesizer and free pattern-based sequencer that can be used by anyone who wants to compose music anywhere. With the latest developer release being Nov. 4 2016, the platform is still not fully complete; however, it has a lot to offer. From smooth interface...