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 […]
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Miley Cyrus reverts back to her roots in “Younger Now”
Photo courtesy of Casey Hopkins, Wikipedia After four years Miley Cyrus has returned to the charts with her new album “Younger Now.” The album goes back to her Nashville roots being inspired by her dad and her childhood. There is more of a pop-country feel in this album opposed to […]
CPB invites students to bid “Farewell to Summer”
Photo courtesy of Chad Rosenthal, Flickr On Saturday night, the College Programming Board hosted its first “Farewell to Summer” event in the Grove. Despite the chilly weather, there was a moderate turnout as students continuously joined to enjoy the food, crafts, games and music. Students ate chicken fingers, fries and […]
The Killers Show Maturity in Long Awaited Fifth Album
Album artwork courtesy of Wikipedia After five years, The Killers are back with their fifth studio album “Wonderful Wonderful.” The album was set into motion more than two years ago. The band’s previous effort “Battle Born” was recorded in just eight months by a handful of producers. This resulted in […]
2016 Music Year in Review
Photo courtesy of Roc Beyonce As 2016 draws to a close, the year leaves many with a bad taste lingering in their mouths. We’ve all lost icons, heroes, friends and family in the wake of mindless violence, unfortunate events and injustice; it feels like it will be quite some time […]
“Music in Africa” comes to Ramapo next semester
Photo courtesy of U.S. AID Africa Bureau, Wikipedia Next semester, Ramapo is offering a new course entitled “Music in Africa,” which will introduce students to a selection of musical traditions from the African continent. The course will cover a diverse range of performers, from amateurs and community musicians, to specialists […]
Lady Gaga’s Latest Disappoints
Photo courtesy of Jazmin Million, Wikipedia At this stage in Lady Gaga’s top-selling career as a pop icon and world-class performer, the one side listeners have not seen from the established pop mogul is her intimate side. On her fifth album, “Joanne,” Gaga trades meat dresses for cowboy hats, leather […]
Student Artistry Grows with Ramapo Music Scene
Home to over seven music-based clubs and ensembles and offering five music majors, minors and concentrations, Ramapo College is a standout school in terms of state college music programs. As the music scene on campus continues to expand each year, students are beginning to see the effects of the growing […]
Kanye West Steals Spotlight and Snubs Beck, Causing Controversy
Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Ferrari, Wikimedia Kanye West is known as a music icon, branded for his headline-making stunts and arrogant behavior. The rapper often calls himself a “creative genius” and has made outlandish claims that his music can cure cancer. He has even gone as far as to say that […]
Internet Remains a Vessel for Illegal Music Downloading
Music piracy is still prevalent amongst young people, and is a method college students employ on campuses across the United States. Though the Internet and record companies have had a love-hate relationship for over 10 years, the combination has provided ways for the recording industry to blossom and progress. The […]