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 […]
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Better Call Saul finishes strong with sixth season
AMC’s critically-acclaimed “Better Call Saul” recently wrapped up its sixth and final season, much to the admiration of its fans. The show’s finale, which aired on Aug. 15, marked the ending of an unforgettable era of television. While the series stands as a spinoff prequel of the award-winning “Breaking Bad” […]
Designer brands inspire at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week (N.Y.F.W.) is the ultimate event every fashion guru wants to attend. N.Y.F.W. 2022 lasted from Sept. 9-14. From small to big designers, there are a variety of styles every designer has to offer throughout the week. Fashion brands from all over the world arrive in New […]
Ramapo alum returns to share experiences in the TV industry
At the start of his senior year of high school, New Jersey native Shane Farley sat beside his father and a high stack of essays while he laced up his sneakers to go play basketball. He watched his father, a high school teacher, flip through the papers and almost effortlessly […]
Retiring professor exhibits decades of work
Ramapo College’s visual arts professors look forward to retirement because, in addition to the usual benefits, they receive an opportunity to showcase their work where they once taught. On Sept. 14 at 5 p.m., Professor Shalom Gorewitz unveiled “SHALOM GOREWITZ: EXITBITION” in the Kresge and Pascal Galleries at the Berrie […]
“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 […]
Lizzo, Conan Gray and more release meaningful singles
Photo courtesy of Raph_PH, Flickr. In a rather underwhelming week for new albums, there were singles that shined through and are destined to be new fan-favorites. Whether you are already a fan of these artists or not, you’ll want to check out the following songs across several genres that will without […]
DIY band Phoneboy takes finale for Tuesday Night Live
Photo courtesy of Gisselle Carino-Bazan. This year's Tuesday Night Live series finished strong with Phoneboy, an up and coming band in the New Jersey DIY scene. The show punctuated the end of their recent speed-run tour with Good Kid, where they hit seven cities across the country. With only a few […]
“Better Call Saul” returns for one last season
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. After a two-year break, “Better Call Saul” is back with its sixth season on AMC+, and its return, of course, is the only reason to sign up for a free trial. What began as a comedic sleazy lawyer side-character who was supposed to appear […]
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 […]