Art by Vivian HsiaBeyoncé released her eighth studio album, “Renaissance,” on July 29."The Queen" artistically blends classic and modern genres like R&B, trap, Afro-beats, disco, funk and house to truly sculpt a masterful album that does the title justice. “Renaissance” is a symbol of the revival of the past to push the future of music further. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beyoncé living at the Height of her Reign
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Album Review: Rex Orange County Expresses His Worries with ‘Who Cares?’
Rex Orange County sits in his grass-floored bedroom. Two Dalmatians circled around him as he called a third one to come closer to him. Photo courtesy of RCA RecordsEnglish singer-songwriter Alexander James O'Connor, or Rex Orange County, released his four studio album, "Who Cares?" on March 11. The 11 track alternative funk project shows the artist finding the motivation to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Rex Orange County Expresses His Worries with ‘Who Cares?’
Album Review: Knox Natural Moves Intentionally like the Sun with ‘Child of the Sun’
Knox Natural stands in front of a sunny mountain area in Seaver College. He holds up a heart made out of pine tree to represent how he is being vulnerable toward listeners with this album. Photo courtesy of Knox Natural Senior musician Marcus Reaves, or "Knox Natural," is more in tune with himself after creating his debut album "Child of the Sun," released Dec. 31. Natural … [Read more...] about Album Review: Knox Natural Moves Intentionally like the Sun with ‘Child of the Sun’
Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
A drawing of Mitski surrounded by darkness. She is drawn wearing red lipstick and a red turtleneck. Art by Hee Joo RohIn September 2019, Mitski performed her last show and told a crowded audience she would be entering an indefinite hiatus. Since then, the Japanese-American artist created a soundtrack for a graphic novel, released a song as part of "The Turning's" soundtrack … [Read more...] about Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
Album Review: The Weeknd Goes Full Synth-Pop with ‘Dawn FM’
The cover art for "Dawn FM" shows The Weeknd dressed as an elderly man. The black background represents how The Weeknd has been in the dark and looks toward the light. Photo courtesy of XO and Republic RecordsCanadian singer, songwriter and producer The Weeknd released his fifth studio album “Dawn FM” on Jan. 7. This marks his first project release since the highly … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Weeknd Goes Full Synth-Pop with ‘Dawn FM’
