Camila Cabello begins a new era

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

October 22, 2019

Camila Cabello concluded the cycle of her debut album, Camila, by stating that she was going to write “ the album of [her] dreams.” Now, over a year later, Cabello has begun her second album cycle, titled Romance. On Sept. 5, Cabello released “Shameless” and “Liar” simultaneously as the leads...

Welcome to the Rhapsody. How My Chemical Romance channels a Queen classic.

TJ Ruzicka, Arts and Entertainment Editor

October 21, 2019

Bell bottom jeans, a new fear of killer sharks, Gerald Ford, and a mishmash of operatics, ballads, and hard rock in a single track; the year is 1975, and Queen just released their decade defining, symphonic rock song: “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The hodgepodge of brilliance that is “Bohemian Rhapsody,” to...

Fall may be here, but Alessia Cara keeps “This Summer” spirit high with her new EP

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

September 20, 2019

Alessia Cara only just released her sophomore album, The Pains of Growing (TPOG), in late Nov. of 2018. Now, she’s back and better than ever with This Summer, an EP, or extended play, released Sept. 6, 2019. Cara dropped a bomb, announcing the EP in late July, with the release of the first trac...

Melanie Martinez returns to music with her sophomore album, K-12

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

September 17, 2019

Given there was a span of four years between her debut and sophomore album, I’m a bit disappointed in Melanie Martinez’s K-12. In 2015, Martinez debuted with Cry Baby, a concept record that told the story of Crybaby, a character based upon Martinez herself. K-12, released Sept. 6, 2019, is a continuation of C...

The Rap-ertoire: 2019s hottest rap albums that are taking over the music scene

Alexa Naar, Current Issues Editor

September 13, 2019

Has your hype playlist been lacking lately? If so, look no further, because I'm about to drop a short list of rap songs that are a must-add to your current track list, if you haven't already. 5. Care Package - Drake As much as it hurts me to put the finest man walking the highest on this...

Lover: Taylor Swift discusses relationships and love on her latest record

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

September 9, 2019

Taylor Swift began her career at only fourteen-years-old. Over the course of the past fifteen years, from 2004 to 2019, Swift has sold millions of copies of her albums, garnered a massive fanbase, and toured sold-out stadiums across the world. While I was a bit too young for Swift’s country days (though 2...

A recap of summer 2019: The songs

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

September 6, 2019

Unfortunately, back-to-school season is upon us. However, I’d like to take a moment to look at some of the wonderful music of summer ‘19 that will keep me going as I cry over the copious amounts of homework I now have to do. I have separated this article into two parts, the first consisting of albums,...

A recap of summer 2019: The albums

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

September 5, 2019

Shawn Mendes releases a summer jam

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

June 11, 2019

Shawn Mendes and his team announced on April 30, 2019, that he would be appearing as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live in May. As a result, rumors began to circulate around the internet of Mendes releasing new music before the show. Additionally, Mendes’s manager, Andrew Gertler, began to tease ...

Yee-haw! Sean’s top ten recent country songs

Sean Cavanaugh, Executive Features Editor

May 20, 2019

Howdy! Ahhh, country music. I love it, and a lot of people hate it. Bash it all you want, but please give each one of these songs a chance. I am not trying to convert you to the countryside; I just want to enlighten you on the wild side. #10) “Most People are Good” - Luke Bryan We are star...

Ariana Grande collaborates with Victoria Monét on “MONOPOLY”

Anna Drabik, Arts and Entertainment Editor

April 8, 2019

In January of this year, pop singer Ariana Grande introduced the world to “7 rings,” which has remained at number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart for eight straight weeks and is arguably the most controversial move of her career so far. The track garnered attention after Grande was accused of ...

Denzel Curry: The beginning of a G.O.A.T.

Thomas Wolthers

March 13, 2019

Originating from Miami-Dade, Florida, a new generation of rappers have made a ruckus. One of which has shown true potential: Denzel “Zeltron” Curry. From the meme that originally boosted him to popularity, “Ultimate”, or his most recent, superb and innovative album Ta13oo, he has grown and ...