Music and leadership have more in common than you might think, and March’s Project L.E.A.D session made that clear with the theme of “Music & Motivation.” Project L.E.A.D. is a monthly series of professional development sessions led by Jack Nesmith, coordinator of student activities for the Center of Student Involvement. […]
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Sam Smith faces harassment for their weight and gender presentation
Anytime a queer person in the public eye does something out of the ordinary, it is immediately deemed “disgusting,” “horrific” and even “satanic.” For British pop singer Sam Smith, these are only a fraction of the awful comments made since they began releasing music off of their new album “Gloria.” […]
Arctic Monkeys keeps the indie scene on its toes with “The Car”
Coming back from a four-year hiatus, indie group Arctic Monkeys has given the music industry just what it needed with their new album “The Car.” From jazzy vocals to insane guitar riffs, the group has never released a disappointing album and their lucky streak continues on. After their revival on […]
Jazz trio fills Sharp Theater with sounds of Latin America
To close out Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, the Berrie Center welcomed the Emilio Teubal Trio to play South American jazz live in the Sharp Theater. Teubal, the face of the trio and a successful pianist and composer, was accompanied by bassist Pablo Lanouguere and percussionist Rodrigo Recabarren. Playing in different Latin […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers floor fans with second album of 2022
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) have been busy this past year, releasing two albums. In April of 2022, RHCP brought the old band back together with John Frusciante on guitar and released the album “Unlimited Love,” which was the same name of their 2022 tour. Then, on Oct. 14, […]
The 1975 cuts to the core in “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”
The 1975 returned this year with another album of hits, “Being Funny in a Foreign Language.” It is packed with commentary on modern society as well as real glimpses into lead singer Matty Healy’s struggles with drug use. The album starts off with a track titled “The 1975,” something long-term […]
Charlie Puth wobbles in new album
After four years full of singles and TikTok videos, pop singer-songwriter Charlie Puth released his third album “CHARLIE” on Friday, Oct. 7. The album shows off his creativity and music production skills, but lyrically it lacks the depth that would make it truly shine. Since the start of his career, […]
Djo matures in new album “DECIDE”
Coming back strong with his sophomore album “DECIDE,” Djo also known as Joe Keery, proves just how strong of an artist he really is by producing a heartfelt and stunning piece that symbolizes an end to his youth and what the next chapter of life will bring him. The album […]
Rina Sawayama offers free therapy in new album
Japanese-British modern pop icon, Rina Sawayama, released her second studio album, “Hold the Girl,” on Friday, Sept. 16. Famous for her fresh take on the genre, Sawayama continues to revitalize pop with her incorporation of atypical instruments and cutting lyricism. Sawayama has opened up about the personal inspiration behind “Hold […]
“Girl Of My Dreams” showcases Fletcher’s evolution
New Jersey native and pop singer Fletcher released her highly-anticipated debut album “Girl of My Dreams” on Sept. 16. Full of heartbreak and queer anthems, the album follows in the footsteps of Fletcher’s previous projects with more cohesion and maturity. The album is a short 37 minutes, but the 13 […]