Most of the songs are not the worst on their own, but together they create just a completely average and wince-worthy album that is not worth listening to more than once—if at all.
Arts, Music, Review
Playboi Carti Breaks Five-Year Hiatus with Chaotic Return to the Spotlight, ‘MUSIC’
After years of cryptic teasers, cult-like fandom buildup, and a nearly nonexistent two-day rollout, Carti returns with MUSIC.
Arts, Music, Review
Tate McRae Steps Back Into the Spotlight With ‘So Close To What’
The Canadian singer delivered a 15-track EP that blends an “I-am-her” mentality with lover-girl vulnerability, sidestepping the typical love songs that dominate the Valentine’s Day season.
Column, Music, Arts
Rosario: Where is the Authenticity in Rap?
Whether it be the raw ingenuity shared on SoundCloud by smaller rappers, or the harsh presentation of violence found in the drill scene which has seen mainstream popularity in recent years, authenticity continues to prevail, even though the industry can’t seem to realize it.
Arts, Music
The Lumineers Remain True to Roots on New Album ‘Automatic’
Automatic, the newest album by The Lumineers released on Friday, kept a consistent sound that remains true to the band’s previous music.
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Araujo: Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ Reclaims More Than Music
Bad Bunny’s full circle moment serves as a reminder that wherever we call home lives within us, whether it’s Puerto Rico or anywhere else in the world.
Music, Review, Arts
Dancing Through Darkness: Circa Waves Transform Mortality into Triumph on ‘Death and Love, Pt. 1’
While the album’s themes of mortality might suggest a somber listening experience, Circa Waves manages to transform these heavy subjects into something life-affirming and occasionally even jubilant.
Arts, Music, Review
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’: The Weeknd’s Farewell to a Legendary Persona
Tesfaye’s direction with this album is clear: It is a final album to showcase his proficiency under each umbrella of music before he moves on to something bigger. And, to nobody’s surprise, he hits the mark on all of them.
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Your Guide to the 2025 Grammy Awards
With so many big names nominated, there are a number of conflicting opinions on who should take home what awards. Here’s a prediction for what is sure to be a memorable, and potentially controversial, Grammy Awards ceremony.
Music, Arts
Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ is an Experimental Rejection of Drug Culture
Balloonerism is exactly what it has been branded as—an experimental album. The lyrics range from haunting to hopeful, taking the listener on an introspective journey. Miller asks a lot of hard, even unanswerable questions that provide a sense of comfort in their essential humanity.
