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Review: Singles for the week of 4/28

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • April 28, 2019

ME! Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie Released April 26th, 2019 Taylor Swift Productions, Inc. Powerhouse pop artists Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie join forces in “ME!”, the snare drum-driven pre-summer...

Review: Album from female K-pop group is a powerful offering

By Matilde Bechet, Staff Writer • April 19, 2019

Four young women stand together firmly in front of hundreds of trumpets as brass blares in the background. The words “BLACKPINK in your area” ring out as the scenery quickly shifts to one of a woman...

Review: Kings of Leon ‘WALLS’ succeeds with stunning sound

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • October 25, 2016

Most of this album shows off the band’s true potential since they returned to their roots and produced an album of substance and depth.

Review: ‘Remember Us to Life’ accents Spektor’s vocal skills

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016

Spektor’s method of manipulating the dynamics and moods of her songs, gives them a playful feel and demonstrates her technical musical prowess.

Review: Synthetic sounds disappoint in Guster’s new album

By Kenny Chapman, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Straying from their characteristically indie sound, Guster produces lackluster synthetic vibes in "Evermotion."

Review: Beloved rap group disappoints with reunion album

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • December 10, 2014

Twenty-one years after the release of their first album, Wu-Tang Clan reunites but ultimately falls flat in "A Better Tomorrow."

Review: Vast sonic range propels ethereal hip-hop album

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • December 10, 2014

Fusing hip-hop, rap and ambient instrumentals, "A Constant Moth" effortlessly provides a new blend of electronic music.

Review: Repetitive ‘Lips’ side project fails to impress

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • September 3, 2014

Musically pretentious and painfully repetitious, “Musik, Die Schwer zu Twerk” is a dull listening experience.

Review: Emotionally charged songs fuel rock release “Get Hurt”

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • September 3, 2014

The Gaslight Anthem shows its sensitive side on the group's newest release, "Get Hurt."

Review: Rapper Mick Jenkins dives right into newest album

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • September 3, 2014

With a enjoyable dreamy tone, Mick Jenkins' "The Water[s]e is a rap triumph.

Review: Superb pop-punk release “Chorus” hits the high notes

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • September 3, 2014

Literature expands its musical and vocal range with their newest release.

Streetlight Manifesto rocks Emerson Suites

By Steven Pirani, Staff Writer • April 16, 2013

Streetlight Manifesto, a nationally known Ska band, came to Emerson Suites on Sunday.