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"Eilish in tons of different mindsets like confident on “bad guy,” heartbroken on “wish you were gay” and suicidal on “listen before you go.” However, even when this album shows us the dark and scary side of Eilish, it still comes off as incredibly beautiful to the ear." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Billie Eilish’s dark descent: Unraveling the depths of “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”

Gary Erdelyi April 16, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/0S0KGZnfBGSIssfF54WSJh?si=jXyRc1MuQnO9Uxwve2ITuA “When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go” is the first studio album by 17-year-old pop music superstar Billie Eilish....

Rapper JuiceWRLD can produce a lot of tracks, but are enough of them good to warrent an album with over 20 songs? - Photo from JuiceWRLD Instagram

Rappers needs to stop producing 20+ song albums, and here’s the math to prove why

Gregg Johnson March 27, 2019

Taking a look at the Billboard 200 and seeing Juice WRLD’s “Death Race for Love” at the top spot confuses me, as it should confuse most music enthusiasts. Don’t get me wrong, I was listening to...

"Two tracks later are the single “Movement," which cements Hozier as one of the most talented vocalists in popular music today, if there was any doubt before. His performance shows off his excellent control, and once again, his raw power." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

From churches to wastelands: Hozier’s Evolution in “Wasteland, Baby!”

Damon Mazer March 13, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/2c7gFThUYyo2t6ogAgIYNw?si=ceHAfANqTtiTkS8MJwhsbg In 2014, Hozier was inescapable, and for good reason. His hits, which included “Take Me To Church," “From Eden”...

"Now to analyze this song correctly, two comparisons must be made: first to the band’s previous work, and second to other boy band-esque pop groups that are currently popular." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

From heartbreak to harmony: Analyzing the Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” & their comeback

Gregg Johnson March 5, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/track/22vgEDb5hykfaTwLuskFGD?si=2ccfad20943c4a2c Oct. 29, 2013, will always be considered the D-day equivalent in a millennial female’s life—not because a new species...

Experimental group Xiu Xiu are among several artists which have put out a new record in 2019. - Courtesy of Polyvinyl Records

Notable new music to kick off the year

Damon Mazer March 5, 2019

A surprising amount of music has released since the start of 2019, far too much for me to write about at length or even listen to. So, I’ve compiled some albums I did listen to and a single I thought...

"Today, “Humbug” has a cult following within the group’s fan base, but is still almost completely ignored by critics and mainstream audiences. Despite this, it is still the band’s most crucial project." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Arctic Monkeys “Humbug”: A sonic departure that defined their artistic evolution

Damon Mazer February 12, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/5IEoiwkThhRmSMBANhpxl2?si=0XF8odfaR0uxlSxCwsSyPA By 2008, Sheffield’s Arctic Monkeys were one of the most popular and well-received bands in England. Their first...

"If someone had told me when Tyler released his breakout track “Yonkers” in 2011 that he would go on to make a Christmas album, I would have probably laughed at them but here we are." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Tyler, the Creator’s “Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch”: A merry departure from the norm

Gary Erdelyi December 12, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/05qQ4Sl7LjxDhZFB1ChVvH?si=j29-PV7LRdiCEjm-O6ro3A After a big year of releasing fantastic music, including his Grammy-nominated "Flower Boy," Tyler, the Creator tries...

"The group puts everything together into "Sincerity Is Scary." From irony to expelling all of your insecurities onto the people who are closest to you, this is truly a classic." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

The 1975’s “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”: A deep dive into social issues & sonic diversity

Jaiden Campana December 5, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/6PWXKiakqhI17mTYM4y6oY?si=fWMC3f6vSFWMNTaAGmnvOA Matthew Healy, the lead vocalist for the indie-rock band the 1975, has been outspoken about his addiction to heroin...

"What I found so special about this song is that it is not about slandering or embarrassing her past boyfriends. Instead, Ariana thanks her exes for teaching her about life." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”: A classy take on moving on

Gianna Hill November 7, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/track/3e9HZxeyfWwjeyPAMmWSSQ?si=6d59d47fcd954a0f “Thank U, Next” — a phrase I’ve seen captioned on at least ten selfies on Instagram since the release of Ariana...

"At just thirty-three minutes, “Proper Dose” is sparse. It also doesn’t feel like it’s reaching for anything more to say. TSSF is done with performative anger, done with a sound that no longer does them justice." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

The Story So Far’s “Proper Dose”: A pivotal moment for pop-punk

Tara Lonsdorf October 3, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/2go3nVQ6oxBB5UERsGUUz0?si=Jz6Q-FWHRGWzh8e7zJP9iw In 2015, the California pop-punk group, The Story So Far (TSSF), embodied all of the genre’s best nuances. Fresh...

"The song seamlessly transitions to the next song “Thug Life," a shorter track running only about two minutes. However, Dom McLennon and Kevin Abstract are joined by the angelic vocals of Bearface." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

BROCKHAMPTON’s “Iridescence”: A rollercoaster of emotion & experimentation

Gary Erdelyi September 26, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Mj4A4nNJzIdxOyS4yzOhj?si=LAQdJv8vTBejsC3htmbUig "Iridescence" is the fourth studio album from hip-hop collective (often called "boyband") BROCKHAMPTON. This is the...

"After a 13-track voyage, we arrive full circle at “Station II,” a reprise of “Opening Station.” Hopping off the train, the faint sounds of a rock performance grow louder as though our curiosity is pulling us towards a final, surprising number." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Exploring the stations of Paul McCartney’s “Egypt Station”

Skylar Moody September 19, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/3uLrSFrNqa8CULSIU7e9v5?si=be926ffd9f0649e2 Post-breakup, it was evident that the Beatles’ voices would continue to promote messages of inspiration and optimism through...

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