FORDHAM’S MULTIMEDIA MUSIC PUBLICATION
FORDHAM’S MULTIMEDIA MUSIC PUBLICATION
By: Marianna Apazidis Mari: Can you guys introduce yourselves? Renee: I’m Renee Majé. That’s technically my artist name, but my real name is Renee Majekford. I’m from the Bronx, I’m a junior, my major is unfortunately Business Admin. What kind of music I make… Lauryn: Cross-genre! Renee: I wish I could answer that properly but …
By: Sofie Huntington This past August, when I discovered the album Linger Awhile by Samara Joy, I was immediately hooked. As a student residing in the Bronx, I became all the more obsessed when I discovered she was from the Bronx — but I was nowhere near surprised when I read she had won the …
By: Clare Hayden and Maribelle Gordon Fordham University’s coffee shop Rodrigue’s, also known as “Rod’s,” sits between two freshman residence halls tucked into the back of campus. The square building is small, but the opportunities that lie within it are expansive, and its identity is very unique to campus involvement. Sophomore Sam Hoffman is often …
By: Malachy Reynolds Whether you love him or hate him, Drake is back with For All The Dogs. With this album, Drake tied Michael Jackson for the most number 1 hits by a male solo artist, leading J. Cole to his first number 1 hit in the process. The opening track, “Virginia Beach,” is surprising …
By: Andrew Meeker British R&B singer Jorja Smith loves a dichotomous title. The 26-year-old’s claim to fame is Lost & Found, her 2018 debut studio album about the emotional turmoil that accompanies growing up. Five years later, she has followed this oeuvre with a sophomore album titled falling or flying that she released on September …
By: Jenna Lizasuain To start, I feel it is important to note that Conan Gray released the song, Winner, the day I left home for college, which should be a criminal offense and is something I have yet to forgive them for. However, putting that aside, this song was an absolutely incredible experience to listen …
By: Abby Cristofaro The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess can only be described as celebrating queer joy. In her debut album, Chappel Roan combines the eccentric sound of upbeat feminine pop music with an appreciation and representation of the LGTBQ+ community. Using a mixture of ballads and upbeat dance music, she encapsulates traditional …
By: Meghan Mahaffey Few modern artists have the career progression that Troye Sivan has had. Sivan’s humble beginnings on YouTube gained recognition, allowing him to escalate to higher levels within the music industry. His robust discography has given fans an immense amount of music to enjoy; however, the release of his recent album, Something to …
By: Joshua Atlas I walk into a corridor of rooms that are just lightly lit. The first room by candle, the second by lava lamp, and the third by a TV; the pause screen of the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom freshly pressed. I say hi to Bruno and am asked to take …
By: Georgie Flemming Are you a part of the Facult? Faculty returned to Fordham with their show at Rodrigue’s Coffeehouse on October 13th. The Friday the 13th show was highly anticipated by Rod’s members and basement show truthers alike. Self-described as “squarely in the realm of punk,” Fordham alumni Nilson “Nils” Wilson, Khadija “Deej” Aslam, …
