1989 (Taylor’s Version) Delivers More Than Our Wildest Dreams
At 7:00 A.M. on Friday, October 27, I woke up ready to listen to Taylor Swift’s re-recording of my favorite album: 1989. It was an album that, when first released…
Mitski Delves Into Lush, Introspective Soundscapes on Her Latest, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
To the surprise and excitement of Mitski’s worldwide fans, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter announced earlier this summer the release of her seventh studio album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So…
Hozier’s Unreal Unearth: Album Review
Want an album to listen to for the beginning of fall weather? Unreal Unearth by Hozier encapsulates both the coziness of being by a fireplace on a chilly night, and…
Getting Gutsy: A Comprehensive Review of Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS”
Back in February, I wrote an article on Olivia Rodrigo becoming Billboard’s 2022 Woman of the Year following the success of her first album. Now that she has just released…
Summer Recommendations: Books, Recipes, Music, and More
By Staff Whether you are hunting for your next binge-worthy tv show, beach read, windows-down soundtrack, or refreshing recipe (mocktails, anyone?) we got you covered with our round-up of summer…
The Explosive, Emotional Return of Black Country, New Road on Their Latest, Live at Bush Hall
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor For fans of British rock band Black Country, New Road, the band’s future became uncertain after the departure of former lead singer Isaac Wood…
Caroline Polachek Remains Ethereal and Enigmatic on Latest Album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor Prolific singer, songwriter, and producer Caroline Polachek has returned with her latest project under her own name: Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,…
Album Review: Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over
Olivia Pinilis || Contributing Writer Since 2008 when Demi Lovato became a household name following their role in Disney’s Camp Rock, I have been beyond inspired by her willingness to…
Taylor Swift’s 3 AM Bonus Tracks
By Rohail Spear | | Managing Editor At 3 AM on October 21st, after releasing the album Midnights, Taylor Swift released seven more tracks, dubbing the collection Midnights (3am Edition).…
Alvvays Updates Shoegaze With a Retro Twist on New Album “Blue Rev”
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor Canadian indie pop band Alvvays has been making waves since 2014, with hit song “Archie, Marry Me” cementing the band’s hazy, dreamy style. Led…
Taylor Swift Delves Into Some Dark, Dark Dreams on the Excellent “Midnights”
By Rohail Spear || Managing Editor After two critically acclaimed alternative albums, Taylor returns to pop with Midnights, an album about love, revenge, and her darkest, deepest insecurities. The album’s…
Album Review: Omar Apollo’s ‘Ivory’
By Kate McBride || Arts & Leisure Editor On his electric debut album, 24 year-old Omar Apollo wears his heart on his sleeve. Ivory is a collection of sultry, intimate…
Mitski Explores the Tension Between Isolation and Artistry on her Latest Album, Laurel Hell
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor Laurel Hell, Mitski’s sixth studio album, was released February 4th of this year—her first since 2018’s critically acclaimed Be the Cowboy. In the wake…
“Red (Taylor’s Version)” Review
By Rohail Spear | | Arts and Leisure Editor “All’s well that ends well,” Taylor sings in “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault),” and sure…
Blink 182’s new album demonstrates group’s talent, versatility
By Joe Yamulla || Opinion & Editorial Editor Thank God for punk rock. That’s all I have to say after listening to Blink 182’s comeback album from this summer, California. Fans…