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‘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, Staff 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, Co-Life and Culture Editor • 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, Co-Life and Culture Editor • 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.
Selena Gomez returns to the pop music scene with a dynamic and soul-bearing album. "Rare" displays Gomez's excellent lyricism and stunning pop tracks, and the album stands as her most memorable.

Review: Album glows with singer’s empowering confidence

By Gabrielle Topping • January 21, 2020

Selena Gomez’s newest album, “Rare,” is a refreshing and honest collection of 13 songs that showcases both her heartache and her triumphant return to music after prioritizing her mental health.  “Rare,”...

WICB Music Director Lexie Thomas writes that modern rock encompasses many kinds of music.

Commentary: Modern Rock influences music across genres

By Lexie Thomas • October 23, 2019
Next time you hit shuffle on your favorite playlist, try listening outside the confines of your typical music genres. Do you hear the modern rock?
Poppy is the bizarre pop star who rose to prominence after she released several strange videos on Youtube. "Poppy.computer" is her debut album and maintains her quirky tone.

Review: Bizarre pop star goes far in ‘Poppy.Computer’

By Dariene Seifert, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2017
Poppy is more than that girl who makes weird shorts on YouTube — she captivates audiences with her music, just like with her peculiar videos.

Review: Lady Gaga shows her sentimental side with ‘Joanne’

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • October 31, 2016
Lady Gaga combines traditional country, folk, classic-rock and pop genres to inspire her fifth studio album’s mature sound.
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