Album Review – Ryan Leslie ‘Les is More’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2012
Ryan Leslie pursues an interestingly pleasing musical style years after disappearing from mainstream music. “Les is More” is a mixture of cheerful beats and instruments such as tamborines, pianos, drums, and guitars; he encourages many to live glorious, high esteemed lives. Compared to previous songs... Read more »
Concert Review – The Cab @ Hard Rock Cafe
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
January 24, 2012
I’ve never really been a big fan of “The Cab”, but after seeing this band play live, a new love for the band has ignited in my heart. I now understand why the throngs of fans were doing everything they could do to get closer to the band during their performance last Friday at the Hard Rock Cafe. The... Read more »
Album Review – Rihanna ‘Talk that Talk’
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
December 16, 2011
Rihanna has evolved from a Caribbean beauty with upbeat and infectious urban sounds to the darker side of R&B. Even though her music has been classified as dance music in the past, Rihanna has a new edgy sound in her newest album “Talk That Talk.” Her previous album “Good Girl Gone Bad”... Read more »
Album Review – Drake’s ‘Take Care’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2011
From singing to rapping and acting, Drake has come a long way from his first self-released album “Room for Improvement,” becoming one of the most famous, well-paid rappers while keeping a positive image for his younger fans. As one of the most anticipated albums of 2011, Drake’s “Take Care”... Read more »
Hot Chelle Rae expresses practical, earthly attitudes
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2011
From an unknown Nashville band to an award winning pop rock band, Hot Chelle Rae, comprised of Ryan Follese (lead vocalist), Nash Overstreet (lead guitar), Ian Keaggy (bass guitar), and Jamie Follese (drums), never fail to please their teenage audience. Once named Miracle Drug, the band signed with Jive... Read more »
Album Review – ‘Breaking Dawn: Part One” Motion Picture Soundtrack
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 23, 2011
The Twilight Saga’s newest soundtrack for “Breaking Dawn: Part One” features popular artists, such as Bruno Mars and Christina Perri, as well as up and coming artists such as Cider Sky, The Joy Formidable, and Mia Maestro. “Endtapes,” by The Joy Formidable, starts the album with an upbeat sound... Read more »
Concert Review – Jack’s Mannequin @ House of Blues
Jordan Sutton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2011
I’ve always been a big fan of Jack’s Mannequin but after seeing them perform live my love for them was certainly intensified. The band has a undefinable charisma that makes watching them perform and hearing them play live that made me love the band that much more. As soon as Andrew McMahon (the face... Read more »
Album Review – Gym Class Heroes’ ‘The Papercut Chronicles II’
Faith Manley, Business Manager
November 20, 2011
Gym Class Heroes released their first album in three and a half years “The Papercut Chronicles II,” a sequel to 2005’s “The Papercut Chronicles.” Unfortunately, this album does not display years of hard work and effort, but more like six months. The band’s indecisiveness to settle on a consistent... Read more »
Album Review – Justin Bieber’s ‘Under the Mistletoe’
Faith Manley, Business Manager
November 9, 2011
Teen pop star Justin Bieber’s Christmas album “Under the Mistletoe,” premiers original songs alongside classic carols, sharing the young stars incredible voice. Featuring artists like Mariah Carey, The Band Perry, and Usher, this album is not another cliche Christmas CD, but moreso an upbeat holiday... Read more »
Album Review – J. Cole’s ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2011
With J. Cole’s use of unique beats, creative style, and soul, “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” explores a variety of topics, rather than the expected—love. With Jay-Z as his mentor, he improved his rapping from the first to his recent third album by creating a different sound, evident in one... Read more »
