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The music video for the first track on the album, 'The Fate of Ophelia,' was released on Oct. 5.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ balances cringe, craft and cultural commentary

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • October 11, 2025
In just 12 tracks, Taylor Swift paints a theatrically vivid, autobiographical narration of her own long-lived reputation as a spectacle on both the stage and in the tabloids.
Doja Cat's latest album release "Vie" demonstrates the artist's versitality in music.

Doja Cat explores la ‘Vie’ through 80’s beats

By Liam McDermott, Staff writer • October 6, 2025
On Sept. 26, Doja Cat released her fifth studio album “Vie,” which explores all types of themes that come with love, including the crazy events that can lead to finding it.
From left MJ Lenderman, who is currently on a touring hiatus, Alan Miller, Karly Hartzman, Xandy Chelmis and Ethan Baechtold of 'Wednesday.'

Wednesdays’ heart ‘Bleeds’ into new album

By Breanna Greenspun, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2025
At last, after an anticipatory run of singles, Wednesday dropped its sixth studio album, “Bleeds,” on Sept. 19.
'The Favors' creates an authentic and dreamy debut

‘The Favors’ creates an authentic and dreamy debut

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • September 23, 2025
The Favors have carved an intriguing and electric introduction with warm vocals, thoughtful lyricism and instrumentals nostalgic of when music was written and created by authentic musicians. 
From left, Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph promoting their newest album, 'Breach.'

‘Breach’ highlights Twenty One Pilots versatility

By Abbi Puckett, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2025
Twenty One Pilots are back with their eighth studio album, “Breach,” and they did not disappoint.
'Double Infinity' captures listeners in a cosmic trance

‘Double Infinity’ captures listeners in a cosmic trance

By Sadie Evans, Staff Writer • September 9, 2025
Big Thief's sixth album, “Double Infinity,” released Sept. 5, takes a cosmic spin on themes of aging, love, loss, regret and reminiscence.
All things pop and petty: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend'

All things pop and petty: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’

By Allison Dolan, Staff Writer • September 2, 2025

On Aug. 29, Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend.” The album focuses on themes of sexual empowerment and frustration within romantic relationships while telling...

'Wishbone' fervently links love and heartbreak

‘Wishbone’ fervently links love and heartbreak

By Lucia Iandolo, Photographer • August 28, 2025

On Aug. 15, Conan Gray released his fourth studio album, “Wishbone,” which tells a story that blends heartbreak and love beautifully. This emotional, melodic album is a standout, with strong production...

Breakthrough artist delivers on his debut album, 'Malcolm Todd'

Breakthrough artist delivers on his debut album, ‘Malcolm Todd’

By Mariana Contreras, Newsletter Editor • April 18, 2025
Almost two years after his launch to fame with the release of his single “Roommates,” Malcolm Todd dropped his first studio album on April 4. Having opened for Omar Apollo and performed in festivals like Governor's Ball and Lollapalooza, Todd has practiced his stage presence despite starting his music career during the pandemic and will be going on tour starting May. With the singles going viral, the small taste of the album set up a good precedent for the rest of the songs.
Bon Iver explores tragedy in 'SABLE, fABLE'

Bon Iver explores tragedy in ‘SABLE, fABLE’

By Nolan Sheehan, Co-Life and Culture Editor • April 17, 2025

Thematically rich and beautifully written, Bon Iver returns to the music world with his first studio album in six years, “SABLE, fABLE.” This two-disc album is a reflective piece where Iver breaks...

'I Said I Love You First' shows Gomez's renewed love

‘I Said I Love You First’ shows Gomez’s renewed love

By Liam McDermott, Staff writer • March 27, 2025

On March 21, Selena Gomez released her fourth studio album and first in almost five years. The album, “I Said I Love You First,” was made in collaboration with her fiancé, songwriter and producer...

Gaga brings plenty of musical 'Mayhem' with her latest album

Gaga brings plenty of musical ‘Mayhem’ with her latest album

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • March 20, 2025

Fans of Lady Gaga have been patiently waiting for the pop-rock star’s return to writing music and as of March 7, they got it with the release of her seventh studio album, “Mayhem.” Gaga has resurfaced...

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