Michael Ybarra Music Journalist The time has come for the waking world to acknowledge Fizzville, a whimsical dimension created by the European band FIZZ. After they pushed their debut release back a full six weeks, their album did not disappoint. The singles prior, including up-tempo tracks like “As Good As It Gets” and “High In Brighton”, perfectly encapsulates the overall message of the album. However, the full release gives listeners […]
By Ariana Mendoza Music Journalist Kevin Abstract, best known as a member of the popular rap group Brockhampton, has released his fourth solo studio album, ‘Blanket.’ This is the first record we see from him after the band’s indefinite hiatus. Mostly known for his rapping and experimental productions, Kevin Abstract introduces this new album with a grunge and rock side to it. With the album rolling out, it left many […]
Blaire Bussey Music Journalist When I recall my first memory of listening to a Taylor Swift song, I already knew the lyrics. Every day on the way to kindergarten, I listened to “Picture to Burn” and screamed it at the top of my lungs for my mother’s entertainment. I must have been listening to Swift’s music before I memorized my mom’s phone number or knew what a phone was. However, […]
Jarris Jones Music Journalist As we get older, we look for people we can relate to, gain inspiration from and flat-out admire. Most of the people I deem worthy of admiration come from their ability to touch my soul with their music, make me dance or let out emotions I thought no one else understood. At seventeen years old, I thought my music catalog was already top-notch. I thought I […]
By Nayeli Esquilin Music Journalist Formally known as Lingua Ignota, Kristin Hayter has changed shape once again as “Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter” for her new album SAVED! Released in October 2023, through Perpetual Flame Ministries, this 46-minute album is loaded with 11 songs that feel like a sermon on a warped record in an abandoned church. In a recent Instagram post, Reverend Kristin described her new work as a bold, […]
Thomas Stevens Rap/Hip-hop Journalist We have been holding our breath with anticipation while also gaining patience for this album. Jayson Mick Jenkins, a conscious hip-hop artist based on the southside of Chicago, Illinois, returned with his fifth album, “The Patience,” on Aug. 18. I believe the last time we spoke about Mr. Jenkins was before this album was released, regarding his first album, “The Waters." If you did not enjoy […]
By Jarris Jones Music Journalist 2023 has been a great year for rap music, releases from Travis Scott, Lil Yachty, Tyler The Creator, Teezo Touchdown, Veeze, and LUCKI just to name a few, have been blasted in my headphones. As the year comes to an end, I thought big releases were over and any new projects from the artists I listen to frequently would be held off until next year, […]
By Ariana Mendoza Music Journalist In honor of the 5th anniversary of Brockhampton’s fourth studio album, Iridescence, let us revisit and delve into this album of the 15-member boy band that once was. Brockhampton, a hip-hop rap group founded here in San Marcos, Texas, released this 15-track project on Sept. 21, 2018. This is the first album the band released following the controversy surrounding former member Ameer Vann, who departed […]
By Jarris Jones Music Journalist Igor, Igor, Igor… The only thing I associated the word Igor with was the 2008 animated horror film, but the word Igor would end up having a much greater meaning to me. Tyler, The Creator, released his fifth studio album on May 16, 2019, and at the time of its release, I was in my final weeks of high school. With my acceptance to […]
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