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Summer Walker dives deep in ‘Still Over It’

Summer Walker dives deep in ‘Still Over It’

Cordaveon Carter and Cordaveon Carter | November 10, 2021

This past weekend, R&B singer Summer Walker released her third studio album, titled ‘Still Over It’. It’s a direct sequel to her previous album, ‘Over It’, and has been highly anticipated...

The cover for ABBA's upcoming 'Voyage' album

ABBA returns after 40 year hiatus

Morgan Lawrence and Morgan Lawrence | September 15, 2021

ABBA, a Swedish pop group that formed in 1972, is returning to the spotlight after a 40 year hiatus.  The group is most popular for their songs “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”...

Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Confetti’ is a let down

Jakori Beauchamp and Jakori Beauchamp | November 12, 2020
Little Mix, the internationally famous British female pop group, returned last Friday with their sixth album, ‘Confetti’. But this album just did not capture or sustain my attention as they have in previous years.
Illustration by Erin Collins.

‘Love Goes’ shows the truth about heartbreak

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | November 12, 2020
From the iconic singer/songwriter who gave the world hits such as “Stay With Me” and “Too Good at Goodbyes”, Sam Smith has created yet another masterpiece with their album ‘Love Goes’.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

All hits, no misses with Queen Naija’s debut ‘Missunderstood’

Jakori Beauchamp and Jakori Beauchamp | November 5, 2020
The R&B and Soul singer Queen Naija returned this Friday with her debut album, simply titled ‘Missunderstood’.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

Miley Cyrus becomes who she’s meant to be

Skyla Langley and Skyla Langley | October 28, 2020
After years of musical evolution, Miley Cyrus has found her true voice with her new rock and roll persona.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

Bryson Tiller releases ‘ANNIVERSARY’ after three-year drought

erykah drone and erykah drone | October 16, 2020
On Oct. 3, 2020, Bryson Tiller released his third album, ‘Anniversary’. This new album has come just in time for the cold months, featuring songs that inspire love and solitude like “Years Go By” and “Sorrows”.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

The Killers release new album amid pandemic and allegations

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | August 28, 2020
From the band that once had every college freshman jamming out to “Mr. Brightside”, The Killers are once again exceeding expectations with their new album, “Imploding the Mirage.”
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

‘Miss Anthropocene’ places listener in dystopia

Jack McCallum and Jack McCallum | February 27, 2020
Grimes’ latest album, “Miss Anthropocene,” plunges listeners into a dystopian future filled with all-powerful A.I. and otherworldly spirits celebrating global warming.
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Lady Antebellum’s ‘Ocean’ demonstrates growth

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | November 19, 2019
American country-pop trio Lady Antebellum released its eighth studio album through Big Machine Records. “Ocean” is an undeniable classic being received as a welcome return to the band’s roots.
Illustration by Kathleen Hetherington.

‘Magdalene’ builds beauty with upset

Jack McCallum and Jack McCallum | November 12, 2019
FKA Twigs’ “Magdalene” is a fine-tuned look into the full embodiment of one’s sadness and the beautiful growth that can come from it.
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Kanye West uses religion as a prop

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch | November 8, 2019
Religion, and by extension, Christianity, has become a prop and publicity tool in media. Public officials utilize it as a bargaining chip with their citizens. Anti-abortionists use Christianity to promote their cause.
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