Music Reviews

Rae on Replay

TikTok sensation Addison Rae moved beyond the “influencer” label, releasing her debut album “Addison” on June 6, 2025.

Delaney Finch, Culture Editor • October 16, 2025

Addison Rae Easterling, who simply goes by Addison Rae, was born on October 6, 2000, in Lafayette, Louisiana. In 2019, she rose to prominence as a creator with “The Hype House” on TikTok, posting herself...

A Ruby-Red Revolution

On March 8th, former BLACKPINK star Jennie released her debut solo album, showcasing a bold new side of her artistry.

Delaney Finch, Staff Writer • May 17, 2025

K-pop royalty Jennie Kim’s 15-track debut album “Ruby” offers listeners a magnified look into her personal and artistic evolution by blending raw emotion with extravagance. The project demonstrates...

Party like it’s 2009

Lady Gaga returns to the music spotlight with her seventh studio album “Mayhem,” released on Mar. 7, 2025.

Alex Schwind, Culture Editor • May 17, 2025

Giving way to the increasing demand of recession pop, or “feel-good” pop, the incomparable force of dance and art pop 14-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has returned to her roots of inspiration, musical...

Know Me Better

After teasing a new album with supporting singles “It’s ok I’m ok” and “Sports Car,” alternative pop artist Tate McRae dropped her third studio album “So Close To What.”

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • May 17, 2025

After Tate McRae released her renowned album “Think Later” in 2023, it was no surprise that she had more coming. Released on Feb. 21, 2025 by RCA Record, “So Close to What” takes a more mature...

“Malcolm Todd” Review

Malcolm Todd’s new album “Malcolm Todd” was released on April 4, 2025.

Michael Burt, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

On April 4, 2025, Malcolm Todd released his new album "Malcolm Todd" which included 13 new songs along with a track featuring Omar Apollo. The eponymous album, "Malcom Todd" is Todd’s follow up album...

A New Note

André 3000’s first solo album, “New Blue Sun,” pushes the boundaries of music conventions and displays his unique vision.

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025

This year in the Album of the Year category at the Grammy Awards, there are the expected faces: Beyonce, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan. But out of nowhere comes the debut solo album of former OutKast...

Songs from Yesterday’s Dreams

Hypnotic pop royalty TV Girl and “king of vaporwave” George Clanton released their tastefully nostalgic studio album “Fauxllennium” on Dec. 2, 2024.

Delaney Finch, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

TV Girl, an American indie pop band of three, has collaborated with American electropop soloist George Clanton to create not just an album, but an experience. From beginning to end, the listeners are taken...

Brighter Days

On Mar. 28, 2025, Ariana Grande returns to “Eternal Sunshine” with a deluxe version that includes six more songs and a short film.

Alex Schwind, Culture/Graphics Editor • April 2, 2025

12 full moons, 385 days, and an eternal amount of sunshine have passed since “eternal sunshine” by American singer, songwriter, actress, and vocal powerhouse Ariana Grande was released, and she...

Sweet, Sweet, Oblivion

Mac Miller’s eighth studio album Balloonerism was released on January 17, 2025.

Elliana Celis, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

A decade after its original recording, “Balloonerism” by Malcolm McCormick—also known as “Mac Miller”—was officially released on Jan. 17, 2025. Spanning 58 minutes with 14 songs, “Balloonerism”...

Game, Set, Match

Dynamic producing duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross come together once again to create an award-winning film score for Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.”

Julia Viviano, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

All is fair in the game of love and tennis - that is what director Luca Guadagnino wanted to portray in his sports romance film “Challengers,” released on April 26, 2024. Having worked with Guadagnino...

The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good

André 3000’s first solo album, “New Blue Sun,” pushes the boundaries of music conventions and displays his unique vision.

Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • February 5, 2025

This year in the Album of the Year category at the Grammy Awards, there are the expected faces: Beyonce, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan. But out of nowhere comes the debut solo album of former...

Gambler’s Prayer

“Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,” and the album's deluxe “Everasking Edition” is Caroline Polachek’s sophomore album, released on Feb. 14, 2023.

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • January 31, 2025

Life and death, love and heartbreak, glory and the journey seeking it; Caroline Polachek, an indie-alternative pop artist with a uniquely enchanting voice and distinct production, explores an array...