(Photo courtesy of: The Hollywood Reporter) “Beyoncé receives high praise for her eighth studio album.” Anastasia Maynard Connector Contributor “Cowboy Carter” is Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album and the second in the trilogy she started working on five years ago. While “Renaissance” was a more straightforward dance pop album, “Cowboy Carter” takes off in a…
“The Other Side of Mars” is a fun disjointed project
(Photo courtesy of: MetalSucks) “Mick Mars releases debut solo rock album.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Mick Mars, the longtime guitarist of Motley Crue, released his first solo album “The Other Side of Mars” on Feb. 23. Coming on the heels of his controversial firing from Motley Crue and amidst an active lawsuit against his former…
“10,000 Volts” packs a major punch
(Photo courtesy of: Sheldon Ang Media) “Ace Frehley releases his new solo album after “KISS” retires.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor While rock legends “KISS” may have retired in December, that hasn’t stopped the group’s former members from continuing to make new music. Founding guitarist Ace Frehley, who left the group for the second and final…
Lil Nas X rocks both audiences and critics with his first studio album, “MONTERO”
(Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records) Troy Lafond Connector Staff When “Old Town Road” went viral in 2019, its success felt unprecedented and unrepeatable. Lil Nas X showed clear talent in songwriting and performing, but striking viral gold twice is nearly impossible. However, with his triumphant and impressively vulnerable debut album “MONTERO”, Lil Nas X shows…
‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’: Lana Del Rey produces an album featuring dreamy folk songs that embrace youth and freedom
(Photo Courtesy of Universal Music) “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” was originally pitched as a spoken word album before its official release. Kaliisha Cole Connector Editor Lana Del Rey is back with another album after a couple of years where she seemed to have been a singer of the past. “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”…
Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” is a Career Standout for a Pop Sensation
(Photo courtesy of Universal Music) Through powerful storytelling emanating from every track and a lush production landscape, “folklore” stands as one of the most impressive albums Swift has ever released. Troy Lanford Connector Editor The music career of pop sensation Taylor Swift has been one of the biggest of this generation to watch unfold. Starting…
Angel Olsen encompasses her musical oeuvre in ‘Phases’
“Phases” is Angel Olsen’s first compilation album as a solo artist. (Courtesy of Jagjaguar) Patrick Connell Connector Staff Last autumn, indie-folk rocker Angel Olsen released her sophomore album “My Woman” to widespread critical acclaim, and as a result, she garnered a much wider fan base. Though it has been considered very good, the album had…
Big Sean’s “I Decided” decided to be mediocre
“I Decided” is Big Sean’s fourth studio album since his debut in 2007. (Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings) Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff Detroit rapper Big Sean has been on the scene for a while and is one of the biggest names in modern rap music, but he hasn’t done a whole lot to…
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