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'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...

'So Close To What' hits its peak

‘So Close To What’ hits its peak

By Liam McDermott, Staff writer • March 5, 2025

On Feb. 21, singer-songwriter Tate McRae released her third studio album, titled “So Close To What.” The album comes after McRae had a breakout year in 2024, with her hit song “Greedy” from her...

Alessia Cara brings raw feelings in 'Love & Hyperbole'

Alessia Cara brings raw feelings in ‘Love & Hyperbole’

By Liam McDermott, Staff writer • February 19, 2025

On Feb. 14, singer-songwriter Alessia Cara released her fourth studio album titled “Love & Hyperbole,” which Cara began writing in 2021. For the four years up until release, Cara made sure to...

‘Pop Off!’ – Albums of the 2010s

April 30, 2024
Host first year student Ethan Kaufman brings on repeat guest first year student Sam Zaslow-Braverman to rank their top album of each year of the 2010s.
TWICE recently released their newest Ep, "With YOU-th," on Feb. 23, revisiting their lighthearted sound.

K-Pop group TWICE revisits their lighthearted sound

By Clark Roque Royandoyan, Contributing Writer • February 29, 2024
In the world of K-pop, one year might as well be one decade. Acts come and go. Groups are at the mercy of the fickleness of fans and the memories of the public with one bad song, or worse, controversy, a one-way ticket into obscurity. For TWICE, this is not the case. The nine-member idol powerhouse has staved off irrelevancy with over eight years’ worth of appealing music, imagery and personalities with the group offering something for everyone. Whether it be the catchy bubble-gum pop sound of “FANCY” from 2019 or a more mature take on love with “Feel Special” later that same year, TWICE’s versatility and diversity in music is proven time and time again with each new release.
Ed Sheeran's newest album, "Autumn Variations," is his first album released through his own record label A Gingerbread Man Records.

‘Autumn Variations’ is a breath of fresh fall air

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer • October 3, 2023
After spending more than a decade releasing albums with mathematical titles, Ed Sheeran’s latest album, “Autumn Variations,” is a breath of fresh fall air because this is the first of Sheeran’s albums that he released independently through his record label, A Gingerbread Man Records.
Review: Singles of the Week 9/8

Review: Singles of the Week 9/8

By Molly Fitzsimons • September 15, 2023

Song name: “RN” Artist: Joey Valence & Brae  Release date: 9/8 Record label: JVB RECORDS Review: Joey Valence & Brae released their new song “RN” Sept. 8, following their hit...

Review: Singles of the week 8/25

Review: Singles of the week 8/25

By Molly Fitzsimons • September 1, 2023
Singles for the week of 8/25.
American Authors’ last album, “Seasons,” released in February 2019, was a step away from the band’s original folk-rock sound, featuring synthesizers and drum pads. “Counting Down” lives up to the high expectations in quality that the band set with its earlier albums.

Review: Rock band struggles into pop genre

By Ally True, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2020
“Counting Down” lives up to the high expectations in quality that American Authors' set with its earlier albums.
In her new album "Chromatica", Lady Gaga sings about facing her struggles with mental and physical health and accepting her flaws. The album perfectly balances a serious tone with up-beat music.

Review: Lady Gaga sets personal struggles to dance music

By Dariene Seifert • June 12, 2020
In her new album "Chromatica", Lady Gaga sings about facing her struggles with mental and physical health and accepting her flaws.
"kelsea" is a beautiful, self-titled exploration of the singer Kelsea Ballerini's life. The album features empowering pop songs and old-school country with a feature from pop artistHalsey.

Review: Ballerini subverts country music norms

By Dylan Campbell • April 26, 2020
"kelsea" features empowering pop songs and old-school country with a feature from pop artistHalsey.
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