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Bruno Mars strums heartstrings with ‘The Romantic’

By Ava Suffredini, Staff Writer • March 3, 2026

The yearner himself made his grand return with the release of “The Romantic” on Feb. 27. This is Bruno Mars’ first solo album in 10 years, and it does not disappoint.

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

By Liam McDermott, Senior 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.

‘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.

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...

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

By Liam McDermott, Senior 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

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

By Liam McDermott, Senior 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’

By Liam McDermott, Senior 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

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • 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.

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.

‘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

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...

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