Photo courtesy of Cosmopolitan UK, Wikipedia Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album “folklore” has been getting a lot of media attention for its strong departure from her regular style of pop music into something more akin to indie or (pun intended) folk music. Swift stated that the sixteen-track […]
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How to keep busy in this time of isolation
Photo courtesy of NBC, Wikipedia It is important to remain inside and comply with social distancing policies to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Here are some books, TV shows, films, podcasts and music to listen to as you do so. Books “Good Omens” by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett “Good […]
Tool’s new album has underwhelming moments
Photo courtesy of Deep Schismic, Flickr After 13 years of no new releases, the waiting has finally come to an end, as Los Angeles-based alternative/progressive metal band Tool released their latest album "Fear Inoculum" on Aug. 30th. Unfortunately, with this album, Tool has put out their weakest effort to date, […]
Nipsey Hussle remembered for the movement he was creating
Photo courtesy of Soundtrack Beat Battle, Wikipedia Entrepreneur, mogul, rapper and activist are some words that come to mind when describing the late Nipsey Hussle. With Nipsey Hussle's recent passing, it's important to take a look at the movement he was in the process of creating – something that everyone […]
Cardi B faces backlash for Instagram live comments
Photo courtesy of Nwando Onyeka, Flickr Cardi B has come under fire for a 2016 Instagram live video in which she claims to have drugged and robbed men in order to survive while employed as a stripper. Critics quickly took to social media to voice their opinions. Some compared Cardi […]
TNL hosts the opening of Half Waif’s solo tour
Photo by Dana Wehmann Electronic pop musician Half Waif performed a solo show at CPB’s Tuesday Night Live along with the opening Montclair band Hodera. Half-Waif’s emotional synth compositions are usually accompanied by drums and bass, but this show marked the beginning of her first solo tour. Hailing from the […]
Noname’s sophomore album triumphs
Courtesy of Nyaomi, Wikipedia Within the first few chords of the opening song, even before a single word is spoken, it’s clear that Noname’s sophomore album, “Room 25,” is a triumph. Fatima Nyeema Warner, a rapper from Chicago who goes by the stage name Noname, released her first official album […]
J. Cole’s new album lives up to the hype
The Ville is most definitely back with J.Cole’s fifth studio album "KOD." Cole only promoted the album for about a week before dropping it on April 20. Though there was a short timeframe for promotion, the anticipation and hype could be felt in the air around the project. After one […]
“Urinetown” cast and crew prep for opening weekend
Photo by Kim Bongard The cast and crew of “Urinetown” are debuting their brilliantly humorous musical this upcoming weekend in the Berrie Center’s Sharp Theater. Originally written by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman, the upcoming rendition of “Urinetown” is directed by Ramapo alum Joe Kiely. “Urinetown” is an award winning […]
Film and Music Production Club hosts first showcase
Photo by Kim Bongard The Film and Music Production Club held their first annual showcase at the Trustees Pavilion on Monday night. Talented student performers Tony Lio, Gini-MOB, Jake Foligno, Gabby Strings, Omiette, Irate Specialist, Jerard Guevarra and Empty Matrix took the stage to showcase their original material. Sylvester Watkins, president […]