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Songs to Study to: A Playlist

December 7, 2020December 2, 2020 paigegreene07

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist With the onset of autumn and the changing of the leaves on the trees, the Texas weather invites us to sit outside under the sun to enjoy the warm breeze. Put your headphones in and sit … Continue reading Songs to Study to: A Playlist

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Sasha Sloan: Only Child Album Review

November 20, 2020November 18, 2020 Ally Bolender

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

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Wallows: Remote EP Review

November 13, 2020November 17, 2020 paigegreene07

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

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Beach Bunny’s Alter Ego: tiger lili

October 16, 2020October 13, 2020 Timia Cobb

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

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Glass Animals: Dreamland Album Review

October 1, 2020September 23, 2020 ktsw899

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

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Dizzy: The Sun and Her Scorch Album Review

September 23, 2020October 5, 2020 ktsw899

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist As their second studio album following Baby Teeth, Dizzy encapsulates the feelings and emotions brought on by young love in their newest release, The Sun and Her Scorch. With a poetic, lyrical title, the entirety of … Continue reading Dizzy: The Sun and Her Scorch Album Review

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folklore by Taylor Swift Album Review

August 13, 2020September 18, 2020 ktsw899

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist After her hiatus following the release and tour of her sixth studio album, 1989, Taylor Swift’s music career has provided more content than ever. Singles like “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” featuring Zayn Malik on the … Continue reading folklore by Taylor Swift Album Review

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A New Platform for Upcoming Artists

July 29, 2020July 27, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Staying home as a safety precaution due to the ongoing pandemic has led people to find other forms of entertainment that are accessible from home. In addition to using music streaming apps to discover new artists, … Continue reading A New Platform for Upcoming Artists

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LANY’s Evolution: 2014-2020

July 22, 2020August 14, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Making their debut in 2014 as an indie band singing about young love on the west coast, LANY’s homemade sound made them personable, allowing them to gain a large following of fans.  LANY’s debut track “ILYSB” … Continue reading LANY’s Evolution: 2014-2020

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BRIDEY’s Pop Diary EP Review

July 5, 2020July 4, 2020 ktsw899

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

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