By Maddy Lehr Music Journalist Declan McKenna’s sophomore studio album, Zeros, was released September 4, 2020. Similar to his past music, this album has underlying political cries and a jab towards protest. He continues the conversation about the blatant ignorance … Continue reading Declan McKenna: Zeros Album Review
By Diamond Marie Pedroza Music Journalist Tele Novella is a multi-genre band from Lockhart, Texas. They describe their February 2021 sophomore album, Merlynn Belle, as having “coin-operated medieval pop songs through a 1950s western lens.” Somehow, this description is spot … Continue reading Tele Novella: Merlynn Belle Album Review
By Michael KaiserMusic Journalist San Francisco native Golden Landis Von Jones, better known as 24kGoldn, has established a solid reputation during his come-up these last couple of years. Jones made waves with his EP Dropped Out of College, featuring hit songs … Continue reading 24kGoldn: El Dorado Album Review
By John Frank AlvaradoMusic Journalist 13 years ago we were given a beautiful moment in Grammy history. On February 10, 2008, Amy Winehouse made history by being the first British female artist to win five Grammys in a single night, … Continue reading Amy Winehouse: Frank Review
By Yarely Ortiz Music Journalist While volunteering for South by Southwest in 2017, I was roaming around the Austin Convention Center to see what musicians I could watch during my lunch hour. As I was roaming around the second floor, I … Continue reading Chicano Batman: Freedom Is Free Album Review
By Daniel BarrettMusic Journalist Sleeping-in on a Sunday morning, waking up to soft rays of sunlight peeking through the blinds. Beginning the day with a hot shower as the smell of fresh-brewed coffee floats its way over from the kitchen. … Continue reading Arlo Parks: Collapsed in Sunbeams Album Review
By Diamond Marie PedrozaMusic Journalist In January 2021, Pom Poko released their sophomore album, Cheater. Not only is Cheater their best album yet, but each of its 10 songs provides excellent material to dance to. Pom Poko is a Norwegian … Continue reading Pom Poko: Cheater Album Review
By Joaquin RoblesMusic Journalist As the Catholic doctrine of total depravity speaks to the sinfulness and corruption of human nature, The Veils parallel this mindset in their 2016 album of the same name. Total Depravity speaks volumes, features dark and … Continue reading The Veils: Total Depravity Album Review
By Victor GuevaraMusic Journalist The second full-length album by Karaoke (a fairly new collaborative band based out of Atlanta) is nothing less than hypnotizing. Before even listening to the album, the title alone already sets the tone for the kind … Continue reading Karaoke: Blood, Piss, Religion, Pain Album Review
By Jennifer Romero Music Journalist Nearly six years ago on May, 26th, 2015, A$AP Rocky released his second studio album titled AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP. This hour-long project showcased hit features from artists such as ScHoolboy Q, UGK and Kanye West. During the … Continue reading Revisiting AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP
By Shack KhozaMusic Journalist Artist: Mayer HawthorneAlbum: Rare ChangesRelease Date: December 18, 2020Website: https://www.mayerhawthorne.com/rare-changes-lp/ Funky Rhythm and Blues is the pure definition for this glorious album titled Rare Changes. The first song “Intro” is only a taste of what this … Continue reading For That Special Someone
By Michael KaiserMusic Journalist Every great movie needs an equally great soundtrack, and “Judas and the Black Messiah” provides just that. “Judas” is a recently-released biographical movie that focuses on the American activist and chairman of the Chicago Black Panther … Continue reading Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album Album Review
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Music Director Scary Hours 2 by Drake released March 5, 2021, and is the sequel to the 2018 EP Scary Hours. Scary Hours consists of “Gods Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity.” The title derives from a tweet Drake … Continue reading Drake: Scary Hours 2 EP Review
By Yarely OrtizMusic Journalist Artist: King KruleAlbum: 6 Feet Beneath the MoonRelease Date: August 24, 2013Website: https://kingkrule.net Archy Marshall, or should I say Zoo Kid or, King Krule, how many stage names can a musician get? Krule has been writing … Continue reading King Krule: 6 Feet Beneath the Moon Album Review
By Diamond Marie PedrozaMusic Journalist For the past week, many of us in Texas have dealt with uncertainties surrounding power and water. In dealing with these uncertainties, like how long I would be without running water, I found solace in … Continue reading Sorry: 925 Album Review
By Paris FosterMusic Journalist In the early 2000s, a figure hung around the streets of New York City smoking cigarettes and drinking 40s. With two glazed eyes, unkempt hair, and a post-punk leather jacket, this individual represented The Strokes. Everyone … Continue reading The Strokes: Is This It Album Review
By Maddy LehrMusic Journalist Let’s welcome to the stage The Backseat Lovers, a young indie rock band from Utah. Vocalist Joshua Harmon is joined by the lead guitarist, Jonas Swanson, bass guitarist, KJ Ward, and drummer, Juice Welch. Getting inspiration … Continue reading When We Were Friends: The Backseat Lovers Album Review
By Victor GuevaraMusic Journalist The best way to describe this album would be a complete melting pot of culture. Madlib, the now-infamous producer, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist completely shows off his masterful skill on his newest album, Sound Ancestors. Pairing … Continue reading Madlib: Sound Ancestors Album Review
By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist After the release of their debut studio album Nu Religion: Hyena in 2017, THEY. returned in October of 2020 ready to make a statement. The tandem of Drew Love and Dante Jones followed up their impressive … Continue reading THEY.: The Amanda Tape Album Review
By Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist Planetory Destruction is the debut album by Docter Destruction A.K.A “DOC D.” The album comes to us 70 years before its release as DOC D has built a time machine and is creating and releasing the … Continue reading DOC D: Planetory Destruction Album Review
