Photo courtesy of E. Birkedal, Wikipedia The Wombats released their fourth album, “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life” on Friday, The Wombats are well known for such songs as “Vampires & Wolves,” “Jump into the Fog,” “Let’s Dance to Joy Division,” and “Your Body is a Weapon.” In 2007 and 2011, […]
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Justin Timberlake comes up short in fifth studio album
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Justin Timberlake, after five long years, has released his newest album, “Man of the Woods.” This came ahead of his performance at the Super Bowl, where he performed for the third time. He delivered a highly debated performance on Sunday, with renditions of “Rock […]
Sia’s Christmas album comes off as generic jingles
Photo courtesy of Kris Krug, Wikipedia Artists such as Mariah Carey and Frank Sinatra have been responsible for creating some of the holiday season’s top hits. However, Sia’s attempt to create a holiday hit may have fallen short. Last week, Sia released her first Christmas album, “Everyday is Christmas.” The […]
The new Taylor’s “reputation” does not disappoint
Photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Flickr “The old Taylor Swift can’t come to the phone right now/Why?/Oh, because she’s dead.” This lyric from the single “Look What You Made Me Do” perfectly sums up the album “reputation” and the new version of Taylor Swift that came out with her sixth […]
Sam Smith creates a thrill for all in new release
Photo courtesy of PitPony.Photography, Wikipedia After almost a year of anticipation, Sam Smith is back and better than ever, delivering a new journey through music in his album, “The Thrill of It All.” Smith last released his album, “In the Lonely Hour,” back in 2014, telling the story of the […]
Maroon 5 infuses old sound with funk on latest album
Album artwork courtesy of Wikipedia Maroon 5 has been producing hit songs since 2002. Every album they have released for their dedicated fans has gone platinum; some have even gone multiplatinum. The group has come a long way since one of their earliest songs, “She Will Be Loved,” touched the […]
Kelly Clarkson experiments with genre in new album
Photo courtesy of Adrian Mustredo, Flickr Kelly Clarkson just released her latest album, “Meaning of Life,” on Oct. 27. Clarkson announced on Sept. 6 she would be dropping the album, then the following day surprised her fans with two songs, “Love So Soft” and “Move You.” From “Love So Soft,” […]
Niall Horan leaves behind boy band facade for
Photo courtesy of Ashley Newby, Flickr One Direction was at one point the most popular boy band. Now, after years of countless Billboard music hits, One Direction is no longer one. Ever since the group separated, the members of One Direction have all set out on their own musical […]
Open mic brings out acoustic performances in J. Lee’s
Photo courtesy of Christopher Bowley, Flickr The College Programming Board and Ramapo Music Club co-hosted an acoustic open mic at the J. Lee’s Student Lounge last Thursday night. J. Lee’s was a change of scenery, as both the CPB and RMC usually host their open mics in the first floor lounge […]
Viral Youtuber delivers unique album
Photo courtesy of Universal Music Group Geffen Records, Wikipedia Viral YouTube personality Poppy just dropped her first full-length studio album, “Poppy.Computer.” The album’s release marks six years since the launch of her YouTube channel. Since then she has come a long way, winning Breakthrough Artist at the 2017 Streamy Awards […]