The 1975 and Tyga, YG, and Santana released new singles this week, while Lizzo returned with an Ariana Grande remix of “Good As Hell.”
Arts, Music
iEdit: Arts Editor Kaylie Ramirez Queues Up Chaos
In a reprisal of a 2000s staple of ‘The Heights,’ A1 editor Jacob Schick examines the musical sensibility of arts editor Kaylie Ramirez.
Arts, Music, Review
The 1975, Declan McKenna Drop End-of-Summer Singles
The 1975’s new single, “People,” shows the band’s transition into a new sound, while Declan McKenna’s “British Bombs” illustrates a more fast-paced beat than in his previous songs.
Arts, Music, Column
Ramirez: To Infinity and Far Beyond Trump’s America
In her latest column for ‘The Heights,’ arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses space rock and its interstellar impact on music.
Arts, Music, Column
Ramirez: The Class of 2018 – Albums of the Year
Assoc. Arts Editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses her picks for top albums of the year, including ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’ and ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel.’
Arts, Music, Review
The 1975 Finds Its ‘OK Computer’ Moment on ‘A Brief Inquiry’
On ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ The 1975 fuses progressive musicality with biting political commentary and its usual sincerity to craft an album that defines a decade.
Review, Music, Arts
The 1975 Bashes Trump in Angsty New Video
The 1975’s politically-motivated music video for “Love It If we Made It” highlights millennial angst.
Arts, Music, Arts Features
Sonic Waves to Surf Through the Hot Summer
Heights editors preview the summer music scene, including expected albums from Arctic Monkeys, Kanye West, Dierks Bentley, The 1975, and BROCKHAMPTON.
Arts, Music, Column
Second Hand High: Reveling in the Irony of Songs about Drugs
Associate Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses the coded lyrics and happy-go-lucky beats certain artists use to disguise their messages about drugs.
Arts, Arts Features, Music
The 1975 Wins the Year with Angst and Attitude in Bold Sophomore Album
Healy’s overwhelming air of superiority is precisely what makes his music different (and arguably far better) than the regular, run-of-the-mill alternative music released in 2016 thus far.
