By: Hannah Devlin Lizzy McAlpine’s latest song, “Older,” is the first track she’s released from her third studio album. Released on February 13th, the single encapsulates the feeling of growing up and all the complexities of the transition into adulthood. The opening lyric, “Over and over, a carousel ride,” captures a sense of spiraling anxiety …
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Drake’s For All The Dogs Album Review
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 …
Jorja Smith’s falling or flying Album Review
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 …
Conan Gray’s Winner Song Review
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 …
Chappel Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Album Review
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 …
Troye Sivan’s Something To Give Each Other Album Review
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 …
TV Girl’s “Grapes Upon the Vine” Album Review
By, Georgie Flemming TV Girl’s discography is impressive, creating its own sound in an oversaturated indie pop market; earning them major cred within the alternative scene and even striking a chord with TikTok teenagers. Three years after the release of The Night in Question: French Exit Outtakes, TV Girl gave us their fifth album over …
Madison Beer’s “Silence Between Songs” Album Review
Madison Beer shines as an intelligent and underappreciated creative mind on her recently released sophomore album, “Silence Between Songs.” The project is raw, emotional, and sonically interesting as she continues to move away from a traditional ‘girly’ pop sound and strengthens her own unique personality as an artist. The album opens with the single “Spinnin,” …
Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” Album Review
By, Natalie Tye After SOUR, Olivia Rodrigo was faced with an expected mountain to climb. Many potential pop legends have lost their name to time, suffering from the infamous “sophomore slump,” a term coined from the constant instances in music history of one-hit wonders and early high expectations that led to famed falls. With the …
Review: No Dogs In Space by Marcus Parks & Carolina Hidalgo
By Kate Caperan No Dogs In Space is a music history podcast that takes listeners through a deep dive into the groundbreaking groups of punk and alternative music. Hosted by Marcus Parks and Carolina Hidalgo from the Last Podcast Network, this podcast has grown immensely since its start in 2020. Currently, No Dogs In Space …