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Music review: Shakira’s self-title album has much to like

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer April 10, 2014

I’ve never been a huge Shakira fan. Forget the “huge” part, I’ve never been a Shakira fan. She’s immensely popular worldwide, and I couldn’t quite figure out why – yes, she’s nice to look...

Music review: Love Letters from Metronomy

Fanta Sylla, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

Metronomy’s last album “The English Riviera” propelled Joseph Mount and his band to the forefront of U.K.’s pop music in 2011. It contained pop gems like “The Look,” “Corinne” and “The...

Music review: Rise of an Empire

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

Young Money, a sub-label under Cash Money Records, was formed in 2007, headed by Lil Wayne. YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires) has been arguably the biggest label in hip-hop since 2008. “We...

Music review: ‘Little Red’ is Katy B’s second album

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor February 19, 2014

“Little Red” is Kathleen Anne Brien, aka Katy B’s, second album, following the critically-acclaimed “On a Mission.” For those who are not familiar, Katy B is a 24-year-old British artist who...

Music review: Within Temptation balances old and new

Jason Millis, Staff writer February 19, 2014

Dutch rock band Within Temptation released their first album since 2011 earlier this month, called “Hydra.” This album brings in some outside talent, along with featuring the talents of the band that...

Music review: Of Mice and Men find a new equilibrium

Jason Millis, Staff Writer February 6, 2014

On January 28, Of Mice and Men released their third album, “Restoring Force.” The title is a reference to their last album, “The Flood.” In an interview with Big Cheese Magazine, front man Austin...

Music Review: Mind Over Matter by Young the Giant

Andrea DeBauche, Arts Editor February 6, 2014

Young the Giant’s second album, Mind Over Matter, has been anticipated in a similar way as one might feel going on a date with someone you haven’t seen since high school.  Will you still find...

New album by Beyonce is full of vocal and visual surprises

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

With Beyonce’s latest self-titled album, came an unprecedented occurrence. It wasn’t just like any other album release. There was no marketing through interviews on the music networks and no Rolling...

One Direction takes a new direction

Jason Millis, Copy Editor December 11, 2013

The latest album of the popular British boy band One Direction, “Midnight Memories,” was released on Nov. 25. Listening to this album, it seems that One Direction has moved on from songs that show...

Britney Spears’ new album shows breadth of her talent

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor December 11, 2013

Britney Spears’s new album “Britney Jean” elegantly demonstrates the breadth and depth of her talent as an artist. From the opening song, “Alien,” where she shares her feelings of isolation and...

New double album by Arcade Fire

Fanta Sylla, Staff writer November 5, 2013

Three years after “The Suburbs,” Arcade Fire comes back with a new double album, “Reflektor.” Those who thought “The Suburbs” was too boring and/or self-serious will be pleasantly surprised....

MGMT releases new sounds on new album

Callie Vasey, Staff Writer September 23, 2013

Move over posers. MGMT’s new self-titled album has officially dropped and it’s nothing like the first two. If you’re looking for some new songs that resemble “Time to Pretend” or “Kids”,...

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