Tyler, The Creator’s album CHROMAKOPIA, released on October 28, 2023, showcases his artistic evolution, reflecting personal themes and experiences. Mixed social media reactions contrast with the album’s intricate production and emotional depth, marking it as a significant addition to his discography. Continue reading CHROMAKOPIA: Breakdown and Opinions
Taylor Swift’s 11th album “The Tortured Poet’s Department” was released at midnight on April 19th, followed by an additional 15-song “The Anthology” release. Collaborating with producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, the album encompasses synth-pop, rock, and folk, portraying themes of love and loss with 31 emotion-evoking tracks. Continue reading Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poet
Olivia Rodrigo’s album, GUTS, has gained popularity, leading to a deluxe version with five new tracks. These blend various genres and showcase her songwriting talents. Each song is reviewed, offering different themes and sounds. The release gives fans new material to anticipate and offers insight into Olivia’s potential future projects. Continue reading Olivia’s New Guts Spilling Songs Review
(Image via uproxx.com) Photography Manager: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Unless you have been living under a rock for the past nineteen years, then you have probably heard of one of the best rock bands of our generation: Paramore. Made up of the talented Hayley Williams as lead singer, Taylor York as guitarist, and Zac Farro on drums, Paramore has dominated the music scene for years. … Continue reading Paramore Re: This is Why Album Discussion
(Image via youtube.com) Volunteer Writer: Aidan Danforth Email: adanforth@umassd.edu Young pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s second album, “GUTS,” has been out for a couple of weeks, and after listening to the album several times, here is my review of the whole album, including my expectations, first impressions, essential songs, and takeaways. Expectations I remember listening to the song “Vampire” when it was released as a single … Continue reading Throwing Up My “GUTS” Over Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album
(Image via thevinylfactory.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu On March 31st, 2023, Tyler, the Creator, a well-known artist in the music community, released his latest album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale, a deluxe version of his 2021 Grammy award-winning album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. There was a lot of hype surrounding the release of the single “DOGTOOTH,” which … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator Releases Deluxe Album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale
(Image via musicscenemedia.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Melanie Martinez’s 3rd Record Album, PORTALS, was released on March 31st, 2023. Cry Babies everywhere eagerly awaited this album, as it is Martinez’s first album since K-12, which came out on September 3rd, 2019. Cry Babies noticed right away the change in Melanie Martinez’s look. Initially, Martinez was known for having split-dyed hair, a pastel color … Continue reading PORTALS: A New Era For Melanie Martinez
(Image via pitchfork.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On March 24th, 2023, “Video Games” singer Lana Del Ray released her ninth major studio album, titled “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.” The album is around seventy-seven minutes in length, featuring 16 new songs. The album has been highly anticipated since the release of her last album, “Blue Banisters,” back … Continue reading Ranking Lana Del Ray’s Latest Album: “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”
Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu We’re just over two months into 2023, and the music world is already exploding. More specifically, the rock and alternative genres were blessed this February with three new albums: “The Jaws of Life” by Pierce The Veil, “This is Why” by Paramore, and “Cracker Island” by Gorillaz. Pierce The Veil has long been known as an emo band, having … Continue reading February Alternative Album Releases
Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu At midnight on Friday, October 21st, Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album was released. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the album, which is titled Midnights. When Swift announced the album on August 29th, she described it as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout [her] life”. The album’s announcement blindsided fans, as Swift is currently in the process of … Continue reading The Clock Hasn’t Struck Midnights On Taylor Swift
