New York based reggae band, The Big Takeover, performed at The Beat Brew Hall on October 11th. (Photos courtesy of Christina Laderoute)
DaBaby album review: introducing Jonathan Kirk
“KIRK” is estimated to debut with about 150k album equivalent units. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records) Vanessa Bazille Connector Contributor For the past six months or so, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk–most commonly known as rap artist, DaBaby–has been working his way up the pop culture totem pole. From the radio, to short dance videos on Instagram,…
Noah Kahan performs at Paradise Rock Club in Boston
Noah Kahan is headlining two back to back concerts at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston this weekend. (Photos courtesy of Christina Laderoute)
Zac Brown Band’s “The Owl” is no hoot
“The Owl” is intended to be the Zac Brown Band’s most personal album. (Photo courtesy of Wheelhouse Records) Michael Parke Connector Contributor “The Owl” is the Zac Brown Band’s sixth studio album. Working with the likes of Max Martin (of early Britney Spears and NSYNC producing fame) and Skrillex (of keyboard grating fame), they have…
Blink-182’s “Nine” shows improvement, maturity and nuance in an age of nostalgia
Former frontman Tom Delonge left the band to chase aliens. (Photo courtesy of Billboard) Aaron Robinson Connector Editor After the colossal failure of Blink-182’s “California” in 2016, the anticipation of “Nine,” Blink’s ninth studio album, was met with little fanfare. “Nine,” which was released on Sept. 20, has surprised fans and critics alike, as the…
“Sunshine Kitty” is not all sunshine and rainbows
Tove Lo will be performing at the Boston House of Blues on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of NME) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Tove Lo is best known for her two megahit singles back in 2014 and 2015, “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Body.” These were two dark, interesting, and supremely well written songs that launched…
Unknown Chicago native Kanye West to not drop religious studio album for hundredth time
Kanye West has the most consecutive albums to debut at number 1, with 8. (Photo courtesy of The Source Magazine) Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor Two weeks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming was all it took for Kanye West [Ye] to re-write and record all of his eighth studio album titled “Ye”. His eighth studio album to…
Taylor Swift Returns to Form on “Lover”
“Lover” sold three million units worldwide through its first week. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album, “Lover,” on Aug. 23, 2019. Following on the heels of her divisively received “reputation,” “Lover” strives for an artistic comeback for Taylor, and she mostly succeeds in doing so.…
