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Built to Inspire

Jack-of-all-trades Pharrell Williams brings to the screen his very own biopic with a youthful and creative flare only he could create.

Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • February 3, 2025

Pharrell Williams has never been one to stand in line with any of his contemporaries, no matter which of his many ventures it happens to be. When, on Jan. 26, 2024, he announced that his upcoming biopic...

Staff Playlist: January 2025

Listen in to Spark staffers’ songs they are bringing into new year.

Spark Staff • January 31, 2025

CHOSEN BY SPARK STAFF 1. Ribs by Lorde 2. Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars -Macie Manzardo 2. ICON by TWICE -Delaney Finch 3. Mando by Will Paquin -Emma Vernon 4....

It’s here, It’s You

Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, the indie-pop duo behind Magdalena Bay, released their sophomore album “Imaginal Disk” on August 23, 2024.

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • January 29, 2025

Dynamic American alternative pop duo Magdalena Bay imagined and brought to life a new universe of music with their otherworldly, synth-pop, disco-inspired sophomore album “Imaginal Disk.” Proceeded...

Taylor Taking Over

World renounced music artist, Taylor Swift, recently released over 40 versions of TTPD with sales of over 40,000 begging the real question, is it about the experience or the money?

Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • December 6, 2024

I walked into my local record store on Record Store Day (RSD), to purchase myself a limited edition 10 year anniversary copy of Freddie Gibbs and Madlib’s album, “Piñata.” To my surprise I did not...

Staff Playlist: September 2024

Listen in to Spark staffers’ “songs of the summer” and why these tracks embody the season for them.

Spark Staff • September 1, 2024

CHOSEN BY SPARK STAFF 1. From Here by NxWorries (feat. Snoop Dogg & October London) 2. CHIHIRO by Billie Eilish 3. Lots of Nothing by Spacey Jane 4. Pink Pony Club by Chappell...

True Blue

Billie Eilish’s third full studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, was released on May 17 of 2024. ★★★★★

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • July 29, 2024

After three years of anticipation, Grammy and Oscar winning musician Billie Eilish released her third full studio recorded album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (HMHAS), following her two previous albums, WHEN WE...

I’m the Best if You Want It!

Conan Gray released his third studio album, Found Heaven, which takes on an 80s-styled sound and more raw lyrics.

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • July 13, 2024

Conan Gray, an indie and pop icon in the music industry, has reentered the charts with his new album, Found Heaven. Gray has been releasing music since 2018. Gray first released Sunset Season, a five...

A Swift Takeover

With its monopoly status in the live show industry, Ticketmaster has exploited fans of Taylor Swift through corrupt pricing and arbitrary fees.

Kyle Smith, Business Manager • December 8, 2022

COLUMN KYLE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY NOOR HAMIDULLAH Teenage life is full of very few constants: drama, schoolwork, hormones, and Taylor Swift. So, when Swift announced that she was bringing her most recent...