Photo courtesy of Hunter Kahn, Wikipedia I’ve been listening to the new Weezer album on repeat. That is a sentence I wouldn’t imagine myself saying, but with the release of “OK Human,” here we are. With their fourteenth album, Weezer shows after a string of poorly received albums that they’ve […]
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Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” is a relatable teenage anthem
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Television, Flickr Actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo has topped the charts with her hit single “drivers license.” The song’s success begets an investigation into what can be learned from this piece, particularly why its message resonates with so many listeners. The song begins by […]
The powerful pop album releases that saved 2020
Photo courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle While 2020 was an inactive year for events and festivities, quarantine playlists flourished due to all of the new releases. Pop music was a standout genre, resulting in a plethora of new tunes for fans. Here are the top five albums […]
Shawn Mendes’ “Wonder” brings comfort to the end of 2020
Photo courtesy of Josiah VanDien 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year in many ways, but Shawn Mendes is ending it with a bang with the release of his fourth studio album, “Wonder,” on Dec. 4. “Wonder” marks a change for Mendes as he displays experimentation with new sounds […]
Yungblud’s “weird!” serves as Gen Z liberation album
Photo courtesy of Stefan Brending, Wikimedia Commons It’s not very easy to be labeled “weird” in 2020. We’ve seen singers perform in meat dresses, movies with sharks in tornados and memes that get progressively more bizarre every time you refresh your browser. The point is, we’ve seen a lot. So […]
BTS achieve major success after new album release
Photo courtesy of Dispatch, Wikipedia The KPOP industry is often criticized for its roots in soft power/Hallyu wave, and its source of funding leads to idols being categorized as products of a monetized system; the value of their talents and artistry constantly being overlooked. Time and time again, I’ve […]
2021 Grammy nominee list solicits backlash
Photo courtesy of Beemer03, Wikipedia For years we have been honoring music artists for their inspiring music videos, creative albums and much more. Award shows like the AMAs or BBMAs are phenomenal, but the Grammys are far grander. High-end fashion, stunning performances and award-winning speeches are what makes this award […]
A playlist for coping with and celebrating the 2020 election
Photo courtesy of Emma – Ariana Grande, Wikipedia Now that election season is finally coming to a close and Democratic candidate Joe Biden is our new president-elect, it’s time for us all to relax and listen to some needed festive music. While 2020 was a rough year, for the […]
Melanie Martinez pulls us out of class in “After School”
Photo courtesy of DeShaun Craddock, Flickr Released on Sept. 25, “After School” is Melanie Martinez’s fourth EP. A medley of alternative pop, electropop, and experimental pop, “After School” is yet another electric assortment crafted lovingly by Martinez. The EP is thematically connected to her previous album, “K-12,” and it […]
New Jersey-based band, A Boy Named John, releases new music
Photo by Alex Collins A Boy Named John, the sextuplet band hailing from Parsippany, NJ, classifies themselves as an alternative and progressive rock band. Made up of members Nick Spillert, Jack Lips, Josh Lustig, Brandon Martinez and brothers Paul and Chris Singh, the local band has over four thousand […]