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Cherry Bullet charms listeners with their captivating and energetic instrumentals. Rating: B+ Photo Credit: FNC Entertainment

Become Immersed in the Charm of ‘Cherry Dash’

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Cherry Bullet’s album introduces an aspect of surprise to their refined concept, with their unique title track.
Cat Clyde represents heartfelt human experiences in her most recent album.Rating: B-Photo Credit: Cat Clyde Music

‘Down Rounder’ is a typical love themed album

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Attempting to explain the marvels of life, Cat Clyde falls short in her exploration of unique themes.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: April 2023

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: April 2023

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Find new artists to listen to this month.
Purple Kiss hooks listeners in with their album’s mysterious concept. Rating: A Art Credit: RBW

Fall Into the Mysterious ‘Cabin Fever’

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Purple Kiss takes on a concept of mystery and darkness.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FEBRUARY 2023

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FEBRUARY 2023

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
February 21, 2023
Fall in love with these artists.
Ladytron captivates using emotional and dense compositions in their newest album. Rating: B Art Credit: Cooking Vinyl Limited

Escape into electronic waves with ‘Time’s Arrow’

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
February 21, 2023
Following a five year hiatus, Ladytron returns with their new album.
“Premonition” by White Lung is a generic rock album. Rating: C- Art Courtesy of Domino Music

White Lungs’ New Album ‘Premonition’ Casts a Dark Shadow Over Listeners

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
February 1, 2023
After a decade of making music, White Lung released their final album this month.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: JANUARY 2023

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: JANUARY 2023

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
January 14, 2023
Listen to some new artists this new year.
Victon’s “Choice” is another album that follows the same cliché production of K-pop love songs. Rating: B- Art Credit: Dreamus

Victon’s ‘Choice’ is a Mediocre Love Album

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Banal and repetitive, this album fails to add value to their existing discography.
"ILYSM" by Wild Pink is a boring mediocre album.Rating: C Photo Credit: Royal Mountain Records

Be Bored to Sleep with Wild Pink’s ‘ILYSM’

Kathryn Peterson, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
The band's fourth album is not that easy to fall in love with.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2022

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2022

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
October 29, 2022
End your October on a spooky note with these six artists.
Grimm Lynn’s new album adds no new value to the R&B music sceneRating: D-Photo Credit: Lovers Club Record

‘Sweet Heat’ Leaves Listeners Cold

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Grimm Lynn’s new EP does not raise street cred for the small artist.
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