By Ty RaymondMusic Journalist Now more than ever, work gets done at home. Some are fortunate enough to have a quiet environment at their households. However, a lot of people have roommates or kids at home that can make sitting … Continue reading Jinsang: Life Album Review
By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director Gary Indiana native Freddie Gibbs returns accompanied by a solidified producer, The Alchemist. Gibbs is coming off the highly acclaimed collaboration album Bandana with producer Madlib in 2019. Bandana was easily the biggest Grammy snub … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist: Alfredo Album Review
By Chinny EgbunaMusic Journalist Centering around what is arguably one of the most out-there album concepts ever, Go to School blends folk, glam-rock, and theatrical flair to tell a wild and winding musical tale. The musical album centers around Shane, … Continue reading The Lemon Twigs: Go to School Album Review
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist With only 71 monthly listeners on Spotify, Chicago-based BRIDEY’s undiscovered sound includes influences of alternative and indie rock with an emphasis on lyricism to convey the intricacies of life and love. As the second studio release … Continue reading BRIDEY’s Pop Diary EP Review
By Cheyenne YoungMusic Journalist Artist: Mac MillerAlbum: CirclesRelease Date: January 17, 2020Label: Warner Records The first lyric Mac Miller offers us in his posthumous and possibly final studio album, Circles, is a sighing “Well…,” setting a somber and melancholic tone. … Continue reading Mac Miller: Circles Album Review
By James LanikMusic Journalist In 1997, Fiona Apple famously took the stage at the VMAs to accept her award for Best New Artist and simultaneously call out the world as bulls**t. If any moment in time best illustrated her place … Continue reading Fiona Apple: Fetch the Bolt Cutters Album Review
By Zoe ElterMusic Journalist Album: You and Your FriendsArtist: Peach PitRelease Date: April 3, 2020Website I initially fell in love with Peach Pit when I stumbled across this live performance of their song “Alrighty Aphrodite” in late 2016. Ever since … Continue reading Peach Pit: You and Your Friends Album Review
By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist Scarborough, Toronto R&B duo Dvsn returns for their third studio album A Muse In Her Feelings. The duo consist of singer Daniel Daley and producer Paul Jefferies who is known as Nineteen85. Dvsn is signed to OVO Sound which is a label co-founded by Drake. Nineteen85 has notably produced some of Drake’s biggest hits in “Hotline Bling” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” It’s been roughly two and a half years since Dvsn’s last release Morning After, their second studio album. Since then, Dvsn has appeared on fellow label mate Roy Woods’ album on the song … Continue reading Dvsn: A Muse In Her Feelings Album Review
By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist With stay-at-home orders being in effect across the country, many of us find ourselves in isolation and separated from the daily events in our lives that keep us in serenity. Many of us have had to … Continue reading RZA: Guided Explorations Review
By Tim CornwellMusic Journalist Band: Code OrangeAlbum: UnderneathRelease date: March 13, 2020Website When I was 16 years old, I snuck out of my house and caught a ride from an older friend to a Fun Fun Fun Fest pre-show. This … Continue reading Code Orange: Underneath Album Review
By Ethan Hamilton Music Journalist For many PARTYNEXTDOOR fans, their first introduction to him was through Drake when he announced that he signed PND to his new label OVO Sound in 2013. It’s been three years since PND’s last release … Continue reading PARTNEXTDOOR: PARTYMOBILE Album Review
By Gage Sutton Music Journalist It’s been four long years but The Weeknd has finally returned to the music scene with his fourth full-length studio album, After Hours. The Toronto Native Abel Tesfaye hasn’t been very active since the release … Continue reading The Weeknd: “After Hours” Album Review
By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist Nearly three and a half years since the release of “Awaken, My Love!,” Childish Gambino aka. Donald Glover returns for his fourth studio album 3.15.20. The album title is the date March 15th of this year … Continue reading Childish Gambino: 3.15.20 Album Review
By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist In hip-hop, you don’t need the superstardom status of a Drake or Lil Wayne to gain the respect of your peers. Your lyrical skill and originality when you rap is your resume and few artists have … Continue reading Jay Electronica: A Written Testimony Album Review
By Tim CornwellMusic Journalist Artist: Blood IncantationAlbum: Hidden History of the Human RaceRelease Date: Nov. 22, 2019Website: https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.comGenre: Death Metal It’s easy to get lost in the confusion of what is being sold as Death Metal in the modern era. … Continue reading Blood Incantation: “Hidden History of the Human Race” Album Review
By Aidan BaileyMusic Journalist On March 1, Rusty Dusty came out with their second LP entitled Cleanse. The album includes 9 songs and is around 40 minutes long when played consecutively. I’ve been extremely excited about this new album and have been … Continue reading Prepare to be Cleansed: Review of Cleanse by Rusty Dusty
By Zoe ElterMusic Journalist Album: DreamlandArtist: COINRelease Date: February 21, 2020Website When COIN initially announced the release of their third album, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Their first two albums, COIN and How Will You Know If You … Continue reading COIN: “Dreamland” Album Review
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist Attic Ted’s hypnotic tracks and abstract masks have become a staple of the San Marcos music scene. From their European summer tour to local house shows, seeing Attic Ted live is an unforgettable experience. The band’s … Continue reading Attic Ted: Kafka Dreaming Album Review
By Bridget DunbarMusic Journalist Artist: Post AnimalAlbum: Forward Motion GodysseyRelease Date: February 14, 2020Website This year, the American psychedelic band Post Animal released their third studio album Forward Motion Godyssey. This is their third album, the previous two being from 2015 … Continue reading Post Animal: “Forward Motion Godyssey” Album Review
By Saidif MejiaMusic Journalist With the holiday season right around the corner, now seems like an appropriate time as any to throw on an ugly sweater, fix a cup of hot chocolate and crank out the classic Christmas tunes. For … Continue reading DOOM XMAS: The Most Villainest Time of the Year
