Rapper J. Cole tackles controversial subjects, impresses with surprise album “KOD”
Preston Hooker, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
“Kids on Drugs,” “King Overdosed,” “Kill Our Demons.” According to rapper J. Cole, his new album “KOD” takes on all three of those meanings. While Cole has never been one to avoid controversial subjects, he uses this album more than any of his past to address problems he sees with hip-hop ...
Indie pop band The Wombats lack progression in sound with new release, “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life”
Livvy Cohen, Editor-in-Chief, Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2018
When a band has been putting albums out for over a decade, listeners would most likely expect to witness progression, growth and change in artistry. But from indie pop band The Wombats, that hasn’t seemed to be a case. “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life,” released on Feb. 9, is their 4th official...
Eight artists to watch in 2018
Klaria Holmes, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2018
2017 was probably the best year for current R&B and rap music by far. Not only did it bring us several impressive and successful albums and singles from mainstream artists, but it also brought us a new wave of talented artists that are bound for success. In this day and age of music, it’s easy t...
Rapper Rich Brian bound for success with new release, “Amen”
Preston Hooker, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
18-year-old Indonesian-born rapper Brian Imanuel, known better known under alias Rich Brian, made history when he released his debut project, “Amen,” on Feb. 2. The album reached No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart, making Imanuel the first Asian artist to ever achieve such an accomplishment. Imanue...
Rap group Brockhampton’s “SATURATION III” is progressive, impressive
Charlie Zediker, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Brockhampton, the collective rap group hailing from San Marcos, Texas, released “SATURATION III” on Dec. 15. This was their final installment of the “Saturation” trilogy. The alternative rap group, composed of members Kevin Abstract, Matt Champion, Russel Boring, Ameer Vann, Dom McLennon, Mer...
2018 is promising year for Peckham artist Cosmo Pyke
William Carrington, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Cosmo Pyke is a 19-year-old producer and singer who makes music he describes as “spacey, beautiful, and lazy.” Raised in Peckham, a south-east district of London, he learned how to play the guitar from his punk-rock mother, fostering an early love for music. He went to the BRIT School for Perform...
Fall Out Boy transitions to pop music, disappoints with new album ‘M A N I A’
Emmie Stevens, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
On Jan. 19 Fall Out Boy released its 6th studio album, “M A N I A,” which is its first album since 2015’s “American Beauty/American Psycho.” Although the album was decent, many long-time Fall Out Boy fans were disappointed by the new style of music that the band experimented with. Fans were...
Rapper Yung Lean’s “Stranger” shows progression, catered for dedicated fans
Charlie Zediker, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
Yung Lean, alias for Jonatan Leandoer Håstad, recently released his third full-length album, “Stranger,” on Nov. 10. Unlike his previous 2016 release, “Warlord,” the Swedish rapper’s new project is much more polished and showcases undeniable progression in the young artist’s style. Althou...
“The Good Doctor” is emotionally charged, sheds light on autism spectrum disorder
Anna Barrett, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
ABC Network’s hit series “The Good Doctor” has had an overwhelming amount of fascination from viewers all over who have had very positive reviews of the show, including myself. The show has successfully portrayed something that is very rarely brought to the spotlight of national television—...
CW’s new show, “Dynasty,” successfully modernizes original soap opera
Karina Patel, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
The CW is known for its popular shows that exhibit family and teenage drama, and the new “Dynasty” reboot does not break this trend. The first episode premiered on Oct. 11. “Dynasty” is a modernized remake of the original ABC 1980s primetime soap opera following the lives of two wealthy families,...
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