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"Instead, we got another Igor, another half-measure. It solidified my problem with Tyler’s music: I always like what he’s going for, but not what he’s actually doing." - Copy Desk Chief / Owen O'Brien

O’Brien: I really want to love Tyler, the Creator

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief November 12, 2024

For the first stretch of his career, I didn’t think much of Tyler and wasn’t particularly impressed by his approach to creating shock value. However, I thought he deserved a lot of credit for maturing...

"So why not enjoy some of the admiring award shows? Some may say that the point of these awards isn't mainly to be entertaining but to highlight the dedication of artists and actors in the industry." - Staff Writer / Dakim Marcel Randolph

2025 Grammy nominations are coming soon, who will win?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

I have always adored these award shows as a young teenager in the Jersey urban neighborhoods. I remember my first award show event as it played a vital role in my career. It was near the middle school...

"The track expresses fear of inadequacy and the anxiety of losing a partner, even though the relationship hasn’t fully developed. Regier feels vulnerable, questioning his worth and fearing his partner may find someone better." - Staff Writer / Mattie McKay

Presley Regier is the underground producer turned pop artist

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Alt-Pop artist Presley Regier has dropped two new singles, including the new song “Questions” and the longtime unreleased soundcloud demo track, “Nightly.”  Regier, the semi-underground producer...

"This upcoming album will prove that Tyler, The Creator is more than a mainstream artist." - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Tyler, The Creator announces a new era with new album release ‘Chromakopia’

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

It is really necessary to call yourself a “stan” of a mainstream artist? An artist’s credibility can be traced by the major influence between culture and the fanbase involved. As for myself, I wouldn’t...

2024 VMA Awards graphic. - Photo via mtv.com

Boring MTV Video Music Awards made entertaining with the right group of friends

Mattie Mac Kay, Contributor September 18, 2024

The 2024 “MTV Video Music Awards” wasn’t necessarily a night to write home about… unless, of course, you’re megastars, Taylor Swift or Chappell Roan.  I had the pleasure of watching this...

"What makes a Super Bowl such a defying moment for me, is that it is all about the culture. The Super Bowl created such a cultural defining moment for everyone,  not just me." - Photo via Pixabay

The halftime show debate: Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Contributor September 18, 2024

Who doesn't love the good old Super Bowl Halftime Show? The most important aspect of the football game is on a Sunday night in February. I always had a passionate feeling about the Super Bowl Halftime...

Taylor swift at The Eras's Tour - Photo via Brynn Wilson

The impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Brynn Wilson  , Contributor September 18, 2024

Everyone has their favorite artists, bands, and genres. But there's one artist who has indeed taken the music industry by storm. After 11 studio and 4 re-released albums, the Eras Tour was born. With 152...

"If there is anything Wednesday’s child understands, it is important to make a first impression. The opening track, “Billie,” named after Billie Holiday starts with a whisper and quickly erupts into cacophony." - Photo via Maryela Gallardo

Wednesday’s Child’s “Seven Sisters”: A look into the band’s psychedelic & experimental rock EP

Rachel Therese Amarille, Contributor September 11, 2024

Iconic American singers, silent film actresses, knighted artists, chefs well-versed in French cuisine, young girls on adventures in Wonderland, and Greek goddesses and muses each find themselves a home...

"When Minaj began her first verse the audience's lights flashed throughout the stadium as we admired her look rocking bright pink hair and a silver corset." - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo

Nicki Minaj takes Philly by storm: Inside the epic Gag City Tour concert experience

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Queen Nicki Minaj touched down in Philadelphia to perform a sold-out show for her Gag City Tour at The Wells Fargo Center arena on March 29. Bringing Barbz a set list featuring songs from her early mixtapes...

"The opening track “Fortnight” immediately sets the mood, as Swift calmly states “I love you, it’s ruining my life.” For her, TTPD is an eloquent tale of her experience navigating the stages of grief. " - Photo via Maryela Gallardo.

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”: A deep dive into heartbreak & healing

Sarah Shockey April 24, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mo4aZ8pdj6L1jx8zSwJnt?si=lQPHnXtHQZ-jpmyItrn1gQ Familiarly, Taylor Swift once again took the world by storm with the release of her 11th studio album “The Tortured...

"For Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” isn’t about making a name for herself in country music, it’s reaffirming that she and other black women have always been there." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”: Redefining country music with a touch of Queen Bey

Sarah Shockey April 10, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/6BzxX6zkDsYKFJ04ziU5xQ?si=xld6cDsXR-qAs-qyEWLk4Q “Cowboy Carter” marks the second album in a three-part series for Beyoncé (marked by the extra I’s in the names...

"Grande exhibits her bad girl persona in the next songs “true story” and “the boy is mine” as fan favorites charting top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine”: A defiant response to media scrutiny & relationship rumors

Marchella Mazzoni April 4, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/5EYKrEDnKhhcNxGedaRQeK?si=jS5A4zdKSbmNDvDbhE-KWQ After remaining silent amid media exploitation blasting her relationships, Ariana Grande’s new album “eternal sunshine”...

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