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Lost love and self-healing in Ruston Kelly’s ‘The Weakness’

Three years after one of his songs was included on former President Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2020, the dirt emo singer Ruston Kelly’s third full length studio album “The Weakness” was released on Friday, April 7. 

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Qveen Herby slays Valentine’s Day with ‘The Muse’ release

Kat Salmon February 28, 2023

After nearly a year without a new EP, rapper Qveen Herby finally released “The Muse” on Tuesday, Feb. 14. 

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‘God Save The Teen’ shows Mod Sun at his most vulnerable

Kat Salmon February 14, 2023

Derek Smith, known by his stage name Mod Sun, released his newest album, “God Save The Teen” on Friday, Feb. 3, almost two years after the release of his genre-shifting, pop-punk album “Internet Killed the Rockstar.” 

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Taylor Swift: More than a stereotype

Abby Gibson February 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some love songs by Taylor Swift?

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SZA’s return to music is an S.O-Yes

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR December 13, 2022

Few artists are able to take a nearly six-year break between albums and still come back with immense success. R&B sensation SZA is one of them. After releasing her debut album “Ctrl” in 2017, SZA rode the success of that project all the way until this past Friday, when she finally released her long-awaited follow-up to her critically acclaimed first album. 

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‘Midnights’ is a bedtime synthpop journey that comes from the heart

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 26, 2022

It all started with an unforgettable surprise. On Aug. 28, musical juggernaut Taylor Swift was awarded “Best Music Video” at the 2022 VMA awards on MTV for her short film based on her No. 1 hit “All Too Well: 10 Minute Version.”

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Måneskin lets out all the angst in new single ‘THE LONELIEST’

Kat Salmon October 11, 2022

In 2021, Italian rock band Måneskin took the world by storm as they won Eurovision with their hit “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE.”

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Bad Suns returns with new single “Wishing Fountains”

Kat Salmon November 17, 2021

California-based band Bad Suns has released the latest single in preparation for its new album “Apocalypse Whenever.”

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Alessia Cara returns with “In the Meantime”

Ilana Rockwell October 14, 2021

“You live and then you die, but the hardest pill to swallow is in the meantime,” Alessia Cara sings on the 12th track of her aptly titled album, “In the Meantime.”

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Lil Nas X emerges from cocoon, births immersive “MONTERO” album

Jessica Zhang September 29, 2021

After what now seems like years of teasing snippets and building hype, Lil Nas X finally released his debut album “MONTERO” on Friday, Sept. 17.

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Billie Eilish gets vulnerable on ‘Your Power’

Gabby Luftschein May 5, 2021

Although Billie Eilish’s upcoming album “Happier Than Ever” already had two singles out, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter gave fans a first look at her new era Thursday morning with the release of the single “Your Power.”

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Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Shy Away’ carries hidden meanings

Olivia Wisse April 29, 2021

Acclaimed alternative pop duo Twenty One Pilots resurfaced with some big announcements on Wednesday, April 7. The band released their new single, “Shy Away,” and announced that their new album, “Scaled and Icy,” will be released on May 21.

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