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Album Reviews
November 25, 2018by: Kim Regala and Kitty Cheung ALIVE! By N’RTH SFU Stephen Kloppenburg is the man behind the artist, N’RTH, and his album ALIVE! blends all of his musical influences to create a unique style fit for any fan of music — whether they be a hip-hop fan, an EDM enthusiast, or maybe even an indie rock fanatic. Undoubtedly the best in the album, his title track “Alive!” showcases this musical diversity quite well. Not only does he sing, but he also lays down some pretty impressive rap verses. However, it’s the guitar that steals the spotlight…
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November 10, 2018By: Kim Regala Premonitions by Miya Folick After three long years of only releasing EPs, Miya Folick has finally come out with her debut album, and it is breathtaking. Premonitions showcases just how powerful and wide Folick’s vocal range…
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October 28, 2018By: Youeal Abera and Zach Butler Tha Carter V by Lil Wayne With the new release of Tha Carter V, Lil Wayne reminds the often-forgetful hip-hop culture of just how skilled, explosive, and intelligent his lyricism is. The…
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October 20, 2018By: Ethan Woods and Kitty Cheung Indigo by Wild Nothing Returning with his fourth LP, Indigo (2018), Wild Nothing still proves to be a driving force in the realm of dream-pop and alt-rock. Even if it's been eight years…
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October 1, 2018By: Winona Young, Arts Editor Iridescence by Brockhampton 2018 so far has been filled with many notable events for Brockhampton, like being signed to RCA Records, or dismissing former band member Ameer Vann. But the hip-hop group has since…
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September 17, 2018By: Youeal Abera and Geron Malbas K.T.S.E. by Teyana Taylor K.T.S.E., just like Teyana, is lovable for three reasons: it’s dynamic, honest, and unabashedly authentic. In 2014, Teyana Taylor released her debut album, VII. Although a great…
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Album Reviews: Best of Summer Hip Hop Edition
September 4, 2018By: Michelle Gomez Astroworld by Travis Scott Houston, we have a banger! Texas-born rapper comes in hot with his third studio album — if you haven’t heard it yet, stop everything you are doing and listen. Named after a Houston amusement park that…
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July 29, 2018Written by: Courtney Miller Pray for the Wicked by Panic! at the Disco Oh, Panic!, Brendon Urie’s vocals always need ample room to wow an audience, and you came so close this time. The latest from one of everyone’s top…
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July 14, 2018Written by: Tiffany Chang and Neil MacAlister Liberation by Christina Aguilera After six long years, Christina Aguilera is finally back with her studio album Liberation. The powerhouse vocalist has always been known for producing solid music, and her new songs…
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Album versus album: Blink-182
July 11, 2018Written by: Eva Zhu Blink-182 (2003) For Blink-182’s self-titled album, Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass), Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar), and Travis Barker (drums extraordinaire) took the opportunity to deviate from their usual pioneering pop-punk sound to create a deeply…
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