Tyler, the Creator Releases Deluxe Album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale

(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

 

PORTALS: A New Era For Melanie Martinez

(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

 

Ranking Lana Del Ray’s Latest Album: “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

(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”

 

Meet X, Your New Personal DJ

(Image via spotify.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu AI, or artificial intelligence, has become very popular and commonplace. Today we see it more and more in increasingly different ways.  For instance, on Tik Tok and Youtube, there are videos of presidents like Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama playing different video games such as Minecraft. These videos are made through voice AI, which … Continue reading Meet X, Your New Personal DJ

 

XXXTentacion’s Murderers Convicted After Five Years of Waiting

(Image via rollingstone.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, The American rapper and songwriter known best as XXXTentacion, was killed in Florida back in June of 2018. On March 20th, 2023, the three suspects in his murder were convicted after seven days of deliberation.  The rapper was only twenty years old at the time of his death. He was shot … Continue reading XXXTentacion’s Murderers Convicted After Five Years of Waiting

 

Artist Spotlight – Interview with Local Punk/Alt Rock Band Counter Culture

Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Do you like local bands but have no idea how to find them?  Are you new to the Dartmouth area but still want to get to know the local musicians?  Do you like going to concerts but hate driving an hour out to Boston and an hour back?  Then I know the perfect band for you that meets you … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview with Local Punk/Alt Rock Band Counter Culture

 

February Alternative Album Releases

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

 

Artist Spotlight – Interview with Mickey Darling

(Image via ticketmaster.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Meet Mickey Darling, the world’s sexiest boy band.  Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Skylar Molina and Austin Medrano make up this indie-pop duo. Their music will get you dancing and be stuck in your head for days. If you’re looking for upbeat tunes, relatable lyrics, and killer bridges, then this is the band for you. Although … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview with Mickey Darling

 

Artist Spotlight – Interview With Holden Miller

(Image via facebook.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu If you haven’t heard of Holden Miller, you’ll want to listen up.  An upcoming folk-pop artist originally hailing from Long Island, Miller is a singer/songwriter who puts everything he has into his music.  Despite not yet having released an album, Miller’s discography is full of EPs and singles that will pull you in from the first … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview With Holden Miller

 

Artist Spotlight – A Conversation with CHYLD, Massachusetts’ Up-And-Coming Star

(Image via soundbetter.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu If you’re searching for your new favorite artist, look no further than CHYLD– a local, up-and-coming musician.  CHYLD, an indie/pop musician, is someone to keep on your radar. CHYLD is a Massachusetts native, and although his Spotify discography is slim, he was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Album/EP by the Boston Music Awards this … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – A Conversation with CHYLD, Massachusetts’ Up-And-Coming Star