Articles by Ben Okazawa

Finn Wolfhard Doesn't Want to Collaborate with Drake

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

With apologies to any Aubrey purists out there, we regret to announce that an Aubrey "Drake" Graham and the Aubreys collaboration might not...

Eric Ryan Is Swaggering and Self-Assured on His 'Red Flags' EP

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PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

On his sophomore EP 'Red Flags,' Eric Ryan introduces us to a more assured version of himself, emerging from the ashes of the broken-hearted...

Watch Kelly Clarkson Cover Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?"

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

We regular folk at Exclaim! are more than just music journalists. We also fancy ourselves karaoke connoisseurs — as proven by our stellar...

Olivia Rodrigo Roasted for Pretending to Be in Montreal While in Detroit

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo is officially north of the border. The pop star wrapped up her Montreal double-header last night and, in true Zoomer fashion...

Bryson Tiller Announces Music Hiatus to Pursue Video Game Design

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2024

If you're a Bryson Tiller fan, get your tickets to his next tour while you still can. After the upcoming trek behind his recently announced...

Hiatus Kaiyote Announce New Album 'Love Heart Cheat Code,' Plot 2024 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2024

Australian jazz group Hiatus Kaiyote have announced that they'll share their fourth studio LP 'Love Heart Cheat Code' on June 28 via...

Gatecreeper Plot 2024 West Coast Tour

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2024

Gatecreeper has announced that they'll bring their forthcoming album 'Dark Superstition' on the road through North America's West Coast...

Muskoka's the KEE to Bala Gets Smashing Pumpkins, the Beaches, Metric for 2024 Lineup

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2024

Ontario cottage country staple the KEE to Bala has unveiled yet another star-studded lineup of performers set to light up Muskoka at variou...