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REVIEW: Adele’s newest album, ’30,’ is her best yet


REVIEW: Adele’s newest album, ’30,’ is her best yet

By Nicholas Klann Adele has said many times that divorce is a wild ride, and it’s not always a happy one. This is what her 2021 album 30 is all about. She dives into the emotions that come along with each stage of a breakup. Her talent for storytelling plays a great role in the […]

REVIEW: Big Thief’s new album is a great exploration of their sound


REVIEW: Big Thief’s new album is a great exploration of their sound

By Eli Balisi When I saw that Big Thief’s new album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You would be 80 minutes long, I was a little skeptical. Not because the band isn’t talented. They certainly are, but because this new album is double the length of their longest album. Even for the most […]

Ranking 5 Seconds of Summer Albums


Ranking 5 Seconds of Summer Albums

By Grace Bennett 5 Seconds of Summer has been making music since their first EP came out in 2012. They have continued to make music and tour throughout most of the nine years, with the exception of their small break from 2015 to 2018. The break was much needed and they came out of it […]

LM5: A confident, fierce album


LM5: A confident, fierce album

By Marissa Mirallegro Power is something everybody should have to get their message across and Little Mix does just that in their new album, LM5. Everybody who hears this new album will be feeling confident as ever once they are finished listening to it. With the empowering lyrics, brilliant collaborations, and breathtaking vocals, this album […]

Album for ‘A Star is Born’ is diverse, touching


Album for ‘A Star is Born’ is diverse, touching

By Marissa Mirallegro In lives, people look for things that will touch their hearts and the soundtrack for A Star Is Born does just that. The A Star Is Born soundtrack has definitely made its mark on music forever with its groundbreaking composition and heartwarming songs. From the hardcore sound of the guitar to the […]

‘Vide Noir’: an out of the box album


‘Vide Noir’: an out of the box album

By Joe Caltagirone The band Lord Huron has recently become a staple in the indie movement. Their newest and third album, Vide Noir came out on April 20, 2018. Lord Huron consists of members Ben Schneider on guitar and vocals, Mark Barry on percussion, Miguel Briseño on keyboard and bass, and Tom Renaud on guitar and […]

Top ten Christmas songs of 2016


Top ten Christmas songs of 2016

By Abby Hill Jordan Smith: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” Jordan Smith is an American singer who won season nine of The Voice. His voice sits in a higher range and is known for his performance of Sia’s Chandelier during his audition on The Voice. This song is very rarely covered, so hearing it […]

REVIEW: ‘Badlands’ a creative masterpiece for Indie pop artist Halsey


REVIEW: ‘Badlands’ a creative masterpiece for Indie pop artist Halsey

By Alexa Garcia The indie pop artist known as Halsey released her album Badlands in August of 2015. She has recently been featured in the hit song “Closer,” which flew to number one on iiTuneswith the Chainsmokers. Badlands is currently my absolute favorite music album. One of the things I enjoy about Halsey’s newest album […]