By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor For the past few months, we have all sacrificed many things due to COVID-19, one of which being live concerts. Like every other industry that has gone virtual in response to the pandemic, the live … Continue reading COIN Virtual Concert Review
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Released right at the cusp of 2005, First Impressions of Earth is rock band The Strokes’ third studio album. Considering this album single-handedly kicked off my angsty teen years, I can’t help but hold First Impressions … Continue reading The Strokes: First Impressions of Earth Review
By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Everyone has that one band or musician that never fails to strike the right chords (pun partially intended). Whether it’s the sound, lyrics or mood they create, this artist is seemingly incapable of writing a song … Continue reading 20 Years Later: Revisiting Pedro The Lion’s Winners Never Quit
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Despite making music for nearly three years, Sasha Sloan’s debut album, Only Child, finally drops during a year full of upsets and disappointments. With her raw and honest lyrics, Sloan unpacks the complications of growing up … Continue reading Sasha Sloan: Only Child Album Review
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Following the release of their debut album, Nothing Happens, in 2019, Wallows dropped an EP for the soundtrack to this monumental time period. Remote documents the difficulties of love in the midst of a pandemic where … Continue reading Wallows: Remote EP Review
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Just over 8 years ago, in early October 2012, Tame Impala released their second studio album, Lonerism. Kevin Parker, the man behind the music, said in an interview with DIY Magazine that he desired to experiment … Continue reading Tame Impala: Lonerism Album Review
By Jennifer AriolaMusic Journalist As his first-released album, Tommy Siegel introduces us to Another Century Wasted–an indie alternative album that tackles the chaotic Trump era. Before he released this album, Siegel became well-known by conducting a challenge to create a … Continue reading Tommy Seigel: Another Century Wasted Album Review
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Over a decade ago, in 2009, Julian Casablancas released his debut solo album Phrazes For The Young. Best known as The Strokes’ frontman, Casablancas took some time after the band’s short hiatus in 2005 to compose … Continue reading Julian Casablancas: Phrazes For The Young Review
By Chinny EgbunaMusic Journalist Ever stumble across something great by complete accident? While trying to listen to Tame Impala’s Let it Happen for the four-hundredth time, I accidentally clicked on another video. The link took me to a music video … Continue reading Sports Team: “Here’s the Thing” Song Review
By Dominique SchoenfeldMusic Journalist The Austin based band Holy Wave has released their new album Interloper that contains a modern psychedelic rock/pop sounding. Since 2012, their other albums have had some elements of psychedelic rock/pop, but the album Interloper fully embraces it. The sounds … Continue reading Holy Wave: Interloper review
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist On Oct. 6, 2020, world-renowned rock legend Eddie Van Halen passed away at age 65. Van Halen was the co-founder and guitarist for the classic rock band Van Halen, so it’s safe to say the world … Continue reading Van Halen: Van Halen (1978) Album Review
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Following the release of Beach Bunny’s debut album, Honeymoon, lead singer Lili Trifilio launched a solo project under the pseudonym tiger lili. Trifilio’s alter ego debut single, “Lightning,” strays from Beach Bunny’s indie surf pop genre to a … Continue reading Beach Bunny’s Alter Ego: tiger lili
By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist The leading instruments in the song consist of what sounds like a lo-fi organ or synth with chill hip-hop drums that make your head bump. Keys Open Doors’ vocal production is reminiscent of Kendrick Lamar’s style, … Continue reading Keys Open Doors: Chevy Missions feat. Mac Ayres Track Review
By Claudia RuizMusic Journalist Artist: TWRPAlbum: Over The TopRelease Date: September 25, 2020Website: https://lnk.to/overthetopRecord Label: Self-Released Fans of funk-rock, synth-pop, and electronic music alike, rejoice! The newest studio album by the band Tupperware Remix Party, otherwise known as TWRP, dropped … Continue reading TWRP: Over The Top Album Review
By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director Armani Caesar is a Buffalo native and also the newest member of the hip-hop group Griselda. Griselda has gained notoriety for bringing back the grimy old school hip-hop sound. Their music typically consists of crime … Continue reading Armani Caesar: The Liz Album Review
By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director The Louisville native, Bryson Tiller, returns after a lengthy absence. Tiller became one of the most promising R&B acts back in 2015 with his debut album Trapsoul. Five years later, Trapsoul is considered a classic by many. Tiller … Continue reading Bryson Tiller: Anniversary Review
By Anna KeyserMusic Journalist Artist: Ani DiFrancoAlbum: DilateRelease Date: May 21, 1996Website: https://www.righteousbabe.com/Record Label: Righteous Babe Records Ani DiFranco, whose actual name is Angela Maria DiFranco, released her seventh album, Dilate, in 1996. This was her first of many albums … Continue reading Ani DiFranco: Dilate Album Review
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Glass Animals’ latest release, Dreamland, encompasses both romantic and realistic perspectives of love, reminding us of the harsh realities eclipsing idealistic romance. As their third studio album, Glass Animals’ cohesive sound flows throughout Dreamland, tying their … Continue reading Glass Animals: Dreamland Album Review
By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Texas has produced a number of excellent post-hardcore and noise rock bands since the earliest days of those genres. Austin’s Cherubs came out of a 20-year hibernation a few years ago, El Paso’s At The Drive-In … Continue reading Dining With Dogs: The Problem With Friends Album Review
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist In late September of 2013, the alternative pop star Lorde released her iconic debut album “Pure Heroine.” Lorde, impressively writing most songs at the young age of 16, discusses themes of rebellious youth and disobeying many … Continue reading Lorde: Pure Heroine Review
