By Maggie Peknic Released March 10th, Miley Cyrus’ eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation explores her complicated relationship with Liam Hemsworth. The album opens with “Flowers,” a major “f*** you” to her former lover as Cyrus lets go of their past relationship. The track reworks the chorus of Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” …
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Fordham Band Debacle Releases Their Self-Titled Debut Album
By, Kate Caperan & Maggie Peknic On Saturday, March 25, Debacle performed their self-titled debut album live at Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan. The album is an accumulation of the band’s work since they formed in May 2015. But Debacle’s formation goes back much further than 2015. Fordham alumni (‘22) Dylan Balsamo and Brendon Gardner …
Mugz: The Land of TouchTunes
By, Maggie Peknic You’ve entered the sacred land of Mugz, greeted by Suits and a pitcher of beer. After one (or one two many) pitchers, you stumble your way over to the glowing screen in the corner. You touch the screen and enter the world of TouchTunes. It’s a magical world where you have the …
Scottish band Talisk Brings Celt-Wave Sound to Manhattan
By, Maggie Peknic On February 20th, Scottish band Talisk took the main stage at the City Winery located on 25 11th Ave, Manhattan as part of their Back in America Tour. The trio consists of Mohsen Amini, Graham Armstrong, and Benedict Morris. But their electronic Celt-wave sound would make one think there must be more …
The Backseat Lovers @ Brooklyn Steel
By Maggie Peknic On October 28th, The Backseat Lovers released their long-awaited sophomore album, Waiting to Spill. The album took three years in the making, and its release was met with much support as various listening parties took place in record stores across the country. One such listening party took place at Brooklyn’s Legacy Records. …
Universal Hip Hop Museum
By Maggie Peknic Located in the South Bronx, the Universal Hip Hop Museum’s mission is to “celebrate and preserve the history of local and global Hip Hop to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.” Currently on display is the [R]Evolution of Hip Hop: Golden Era 1986-1990. This is the museum’s third exhibit. The first one focused …
Review: Rocky Horror Picture Show – Original Soundtrack
By Maggie Peknic With each Halloween season, it’s only right that one revisits (or is introduced to) The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Soundtrack. Despite being released 47 years ago, the album’s glam rock and pop sounds still garner the utmost praise from both music lovers and movie-goers. Its empowering lyrical content connects with each …