(Photo courtesy of Billboard) 5 Seconds of Summer returns with a new album to remind listeners of their sound Tyler Browne Connector Contributor Over two years after their last release with 2020’s “CALM,” Australian pop band 5 Seconds of Summer have returned with “5SOS5,” their fifth studio release. The album is a shift in sound…
Rina Sawayama shifts gears on new, star-making album “Hold the Girl”
(Photo courtesy of BBC) “Rina Sawayama’s newest album is out now.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor Rina Sawayama broke through the underground pop scene with her catchy, experimental debut album “Sawayama” in 2020. Blending elements of pop, rock, R&B, metal, and dance with Y2K stylings, the appeal was immediate and striking. With her second album “Hold…
Vince Staples returns to his roots on new album “Ramona Park Broke My Heart”
(Photo courtesy of NME) “Vince Staples returns to the music scene after his self-titled 2021 record.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Contributor Vince Staples doesn’t write love songs. He says as much in “ROSE STREET,” off his most recent project “Ramona Park Broke My Heart,” which was released in April of this year. This might not seem…
Joe Keery shines on newest album “DECIDE”
(Photo courtesy of Kali Patterson) “Djo’s newest album is out now on all major streaming platforms.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor Fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things are in for a treat — Joe Keery has just dropped his sophomore album under his musical alias, Djo (pronounced as just Joe). “DECIDE,” released on Sept. 16, is a…
Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” is a Tour de Force
(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “”Renaissance” is the long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s “Lemonade.”” Sohini Nath Connector Staff The definition of Renaissance is “the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models.” In her latest album, which itself is titled “Renaissance,” Beyoncé does a fantastic job in executing this revival, displayed across 16…
Simpcore: A Guide to its Good Vibes
(Photo courtesy of JohnOfTheForest) “”Smooth Talker” is the latest song to release from JohnOfTheForest. It was uploaded to his YouTube channel as well as Spotify on June 3, 2022.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Every day, people listen to music all across campus with different varieties of genres. From music from the likes of XXXTentacion to…
Five Songs About Social Justice (From Five Different Genres)
(Photo Courtesy of Fantasy) “Fortunate Son” is a popular cultural Vietnam war product. Maxwell Valin Connector Staff In an age where musicians use their voices for more than just entertainment, but rather, to spread a message, it’s not hard to come across a plethora of songs written about major social movements. In case you’re feeling…
Descend into Mitski’s “Laurel Hell”
(Photo Courtesy of Dead Oceans) “Laurel Hell” was released on Feb. 4. This marks Mitski’s sixth studio album in her career. Troy Lafond Connector Editor On her sixth studio album, “Laurel Hell”, Japanese-American indie-rock sensation, Mitski, blurs the lines between indie and pop to produce mesmerizing results. Serving as her first album release in three…
