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‘Blanket’ Review: Kevin Abstract Gets Experimental

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer November 8, 2023

  Kevin Abstract — well-known as one of the founding members of hip hop boy band Brockhampton — has made a complete pivot in his music career as of Nov. 3, when he released an indie rock album...

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Dominic Fike’s ‘Sunburn’ Fades Fast

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor July 15, 2023

  Dominic Fike’s sophomore album “Sunburn,” released July 7, is a collection of summery and upbeat songs that captures teenagers' attention, though it may not be everyone's taste. TikTok...

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Arlo Parks ‘My Soft Machine’ is Lyrically Rich but Only an Elusive Step Forward

By Arlo Marler July 4, 2023

  Coming off the heels of Grammy-nominated "Collapsed in Sunbeams" Arlo Parks' debut album from 2021, her sophomore release "My Soft Machine" is an expanded and poetry-rich step forward for Parks,...

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Indigo De Souza Releases Her Third Studio Album, “All of This Will End”

By Arlo Marler May 3, 2023

  I did not become a fan of Indigo De Souza until her second album, “Any Shape You Take,” was released. Only then did I fully have the chance to become enraptured by her music. I subsequently...

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Paramore’s ‘This Is Why’ Shows The Trio’s Still Got It

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer February 15, 2023

  Paramore's latest album proves they’ve still got it — with energetic vocals and upbeat, pleasant tunes, “This Is Why” hits home and rarely misses. 'This Is Why' The album's title track,...

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Meet Me at ‘Midnights’ to Discuss Taylor Swift’s New Album

By Eliza Delgado, Assistant Arts Editor October 30, 2022

  In early August, after winning music video of the year at the MTV’s Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift announced she would be releasing her 10th studio album “Midnights” on Oct. 21. With...

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The 1975 Scale Back with ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer October 24, 2022

  There’s a case to be made that The 1975 created the sound of 2014. For a certain age, the debut self-titled album of the British group was a defining piece of work, a flashpoint to a specific...

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‘Harry’s House’ Invites A Vulnerable and Energetic Listening Experience

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer June 9, 2022

  Harry Styles’ third album “Harry’s House” is a surefire candidate for one of the best albums of 2022 — showcasing Styles at his best and most vulnerable. ‘Harry’s House’ Styles...

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Swedish Metal Band Ghost Enthrall and Innovate With ‘Impera’

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer April 5, 2022

  Swedish metal band Ghost released their fifth album on March 11, 2022. This is the band's most experimental and arguably one of their most entertaining albums to date. The album's release comes...

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Matt Maltese Loves and Laments With ‘Good Morning It’s Now Tomorrow’

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer December 3, 2021

  On Oct. 8, British indie musician Matt Maltese released his latest album "Good Morning It’s Now Tomorrow." This is Maltese’s third album and comes after his 2018 track “As The World Caves...