Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• September 6, 2016
After returning to the music scene following an almost universally adored sophomore studio album Mind Over Matter (2014), alternative rock band Young the Giant released their newest album, Home of the...
Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• June 27, 2016
I’d like to start out by saying that while I do listen to music across different genres, I have never particularly liked progressive metal, but I figured I should try something new after all of the indie/alternative...
Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• May 10, 2016
“Scrappier and punkier” than ever, experimental rock band Bear Hands is back with their third LP, You’ll Pay For This. While it isn’t very “punk-y” per say, the album is well composed for such an unbridled style of music.
Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• April 14, 2016
The second of three entries by the front man of the Arctic Monkeys, Alex Turner, and solo artist, Miles Kane (also known as The Last Shadow Puppets) was finally released 8 years after their debut album together. Everything You’ve Come to Expect is the complete and utter opposite of its name. But first, a short history.
Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• April 14, 2016
At first listen, the strong pop melodies and catchy hooks in her songs make Kiiara sound like just another Scandinavian singer making her mark in electro pop. The difference, however, between her and other pop stars is huge; she was born and raised in a little town in nearby Illinois and has only released six songs. Add that to the fact that she works a day job at a hardware store, and you have a puzzling artist that leaves many questions unanswered.
Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• March 20, 2016
With her debut EP titled the intro, Berhe presents four dreamy songs with floating piano and melodic vocals. Most surprising in Berhe’s work is her ability to match her voice with instrumentals without overpowering, as well as her impressive songwriting skills in general. The structures of all four songs were clean and refined – but particularly “Lost Boy” – was novel enough to peak at 75 on the Billboard Hot 100. Berhe plans to release another album in the spring.
Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• March 7, 2016
On Jan. 15 Panic! at the Disco released their new album, entitled Death of a Bachelor, much to the amazement of fans who thought the band was broken up.
