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 […]
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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 […]
Popular streaming services underpay musicians
Photo courtesy of Apple Music, Wikipedia. Streaming services have become an ingrained part of our culture, and for good reason. It’s very convenient to have so much content available to you for a low monthly rate. Music is no exception, as you can find most artists that you’re looking for on […]
Albums that defined one student’s closing college era
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. As I am nearing the end of my time at Ramapo College, I’ve been considering the albums that I’ve carried with me throughout these four years. Music has always been a more than essential part of my life, and this has only been enhanced during […]
New Regrettes album is captivating in its rawness
Photo courtesy of David Lee, Flickr. The Regrettes’ latest album “Further Joy,” released on April 8, presents the band’s iconic themes of growth and self-reliance wrapped in a multilayered sound that inspires listeners to hit the dance floor. This is the band’s third studio album, and its unique blend of pop, […]
2022 Grammys: Heartfelt tributes to the power of music
Photo courtesy of Ted Jenson of Recording Academy, Wikipedia. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards took place on the evening of April 3, celebrating the first full-scale in-person award ceremony since January 2020. The night was filled with all the Grammy classics: high-end red carpet looks, variety of intricate performances and predictable […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s album documentary lacks integral moments
Photo courtesy of Brett Jordan, Flickr. The past year has been a whirlwind for singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo with two No.1 singles, a No.1 album, seven Grammy nominations and an upcoming sold-out headline tour. Now added to her repertoire of achievements is a film, “Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 […]
New COIN album lacks cohesion and sincerity
Photo courtesy of Andrewha852, Wikipedia. American pop-rock band COIN started teasing their fourth album in October of 2021 with the release of their single “Chapstick.” On March 25 they released “Uncanny Valley,” a 14-track long exploration of how the human experience can be defined and expressed in light of rapidly advancing […]
The Front Bottoms reflect on self-titled 10 years later
Photo courtesy of Mark Jaworski. Between working shifts at Ramsey’s ShopRite and taking music production classes, Brian Sella spent his sophomore year at Ramapo writing songs. It wasn’t long before he asked his childhood best friend Mat Uychich to join as a drummer, regularly meeting to record material that they would […]