by Ashley Farnie Assistant Music Director The best week of the year is upon us! If you are a fan of film and tech, your week is already in full swing, but I am preserving my energy for the music festival beginning Monday the 13th. This will be my third year covering South by Southwest and I am more excited than ever following the expectations set by last year. Once […]
By Sofia Gualy Music Journalist The month of February was packed with wonderful singles by a myriad of talented artists. As more albums prepare to be released in the following months, songs are being dropped to display artists upcoming work. Songs by Laura Elliott, Maude Latour and COIN make the list and portray the exciting and diverse nature of future 2022 releases. Better Off Alone by Laura Elliott If you […]
By Hayden Hovsepian Music Journalist Australia is seemingly home to more psych-rock bands than it is to venom and marsupials. Although the latter two could easily be found on a short hike through the outback, there doesn't seem to be a one-stop shop for the continent's trippy tunes. Curious fans need a way to explore a balanced mix of the musical gems the Aussies have to offer. If you check […]
By Stephanie Giannuzzi Music Journalist As the new semester begins, it is important to develop well-rounded study habits to maintain a good work ethic when it comes to any kind of deadlines you are facing. Studying and focusing can be difficult with a lot of background noise and distractions that you can face in a public place or even your home. Even though some people cannot study with music playing, […]
By Faith VaraMusic Director July not only marks the first official month of summer, but it also marks the official end of Pride Month, a celebration honoring the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. While many see this as only a month-long celebration, members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to celebrate and express their gender identities and sexual orientations in the fight for equality and inclusion. In honor of the many […]
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director “Big Boss Rabbit” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NabmJWtYK5c Indiana native Freddie Gibbs returned with this single “Big Boss Rabbit”. Gibbs’ Alfredo was recently Grammy-nominated for rap album of the year. However, the project lost to Nas’ King’s Disease produced by Hit-Boy. The beat samples Nas’s “You’re Da Man” from his 2001 album Stillmatic. The intro samples Mike Tyson declaring his greatness in a post-fight interview. The beat has a bouncy trap beat that is similar […]
By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist As a Spotify user and avid music listener, I am always searching for new music of all kinds. I have realized that some of my favorite songs are not even songs that I personally searched for. I just happen to randomly come across them, and then they play on repeat for the next few weeks. Over time, I have collected a list of songs that I […]
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director Women rappers and artists aren’t always highlighted in hip-hop which is presented as male-dominated. However, women are essential to the genre from top to bottom. That is more prevalent than ever as women rappers have risen to the forefront of the genre. Hip-hop is in a better place because of the growing inclusiveness and content created by women. However, there still is a long way to […]
Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist The sound of late 50s and early ‘60s soul music was such a niche time for music and from the wise words of Mr. Brown Eyed Soul himself, Sunny Ozuna, “It can never be duplicated.” Instead of trying to replicate it, new soul acts have straight-up revived it. Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic area, listening to oldies was the way of life and a major part […]
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