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Burlap Circus’s Album ‘Avenue’ Succeeds Where Many Indie Contemporaries Fail 

Piper Summey  Some would say the indie music scene becomes less “indie” with every passing day. As many artists from this genre break into the mainstream, each one sends their own wave of copycats through the underground who—in attempt to reach the heights of the artist they admire—end up reducing themselves to mere tribute bands due to their over-devotion to their idol’s signature sounds, immortalized only in the form of “Mitski type beat” playlists. However, at a time when it’s so easy to fall into the over-saturated sphere of bands attempting recreate the … Continue reading Burlap Circus’s Album ‘Avenue’ Succeeds Where Many Indie Contemporaries Fail 

Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’

Hannah HallStaff Writer What do you get when you combine grown men still harboring angst from their teenage years, references to the Midwest and catchy song lyrics? Emo music. All of these things and more pop up on the most recent release in the realm of emo music. Tiny Moving Parts, a pioneer for modern emo and pop punk music, recently released their newest album, … Continue reading Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’

Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’

Emily HicksStaff Writer As an artist, it is undeniable that Lana Del Rey is aging like a fine wine. From her early releases on ‘Lana Del Rey’ and ‘Born to Die’, Del Rey has grown as a woman tremendously and it truly shows in the evolution of her work. Gone are the days of needing a man to care for Lana, a starry-eyed damsel. ‘Norman … Continue reading Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’

‘Is He Real?’

Roni MartinezStaff Writer When discussing the radar for Septembers newest rap albums, it would be immoral not to bring up IDK’s newest album ‘Is He Real?’. ‘Is He Real’ is the Maryland-based rapper’s first studio album following the releases of several mixtapes and EPs dating back to 2014. IDK presents himself as a seasoned and experienced rapper and singer. This is true through his seamless … Continue reading ‘Is He Real?’

‘Boy Bye’: New From Brockhampton

Ronaldo Martinez Staff Writer The third single from Brockhampton’s new album ‘Ginger’ dropped August 15, a little over a week before the album itself.  Much like the previously released singles, ‘Boy Bye’ harks back to the upbeat sound of the Saturation trilogy. Producers Romil, Jabari and Kiko excellently created an ominous vibe through the beat alone. The vocals were delivered by none other than Dom … Continue reading ‘Boy Bye’: New From Brockhampton

Kevin Abstract-‘Ghettobaby’ EP

Trent RydenStaff Writer Rapper and songwriter Ian Simpson, also known as Kevin Abstract, the mastermind behind the rap/alt pop group Brockhampton, has been feeling lonely lately. It does not come as much of a surprise considering the fact that he abandoned the creative direction of his famed rap entourage and is releasing a solo project, “Ghettobaby,” which will be out in its entirety on April … Continue reading Kevin Abstract-‘Ghettobaby’ EP

Solange Album Review

Trent RydenStaff Writer On March 1, Solange Piaget Knowles released her fourth studio album, “When I Get Home.” This is also Knowles’ first album release in three years, succeeding her last album, “A Seat At the Table,” which had received rave reviews from critics. Many of such reviews praised Knowles for her solid execution both vocally and sonically. This review is no exception. “When I … Continue reading Solange Album Review

“Thank U, Next”: Album Review

Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer Ariana Grande’s new album, “Thank U, Next,” has been a recent hit in the U.S. Top 10 Charts since its release date on Feb. 8, 2019. The track playlist includes 12 songs: “imagine,” “needy,” “NASA,” “bloodline,” “fake smile,” “bad idea,” “make up,” “ghostin,” “in my head,” “7 rings,” “thank u, next,” and “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored.” This is her … Continue reading “Thank U, Next”: Album Review

Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand

Chauncey JamesStaff Writer Can anyone afford to relax in 2019? The world around us has become a place of endless melancholy, and current pop music has found it fit to follow in that regard. The spheres of rap and R&B have turned darker and drearier, so it would not have been a surprise if Toro y Moi went the same route with his latest LP, … Continue reading Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand

Phora: Love is Hell Album Review

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Every now and then as listeners, we hear an oddly familiar sound in the melodies of a rather unknown artist. They sound like someone we all know, but yet, they somehow separate themselves from everyone else. Anaheim Rapper, Phora, is this kind of artist. Phora is a 24 year-old rapper from Anaheim, California. He is often described as a … Continue reading Phora: Love is Hell Album Review