“The Stage” was released the day it was announced. (Courtesy of Capitol) Shane Foley Connector Editor Like their previous effort, “Hail to the King,” Avenged Sevenfold’s new album is one piece of work nobody seems to agree on. “The Stage” has been released to a myriad of different opinions. Some people think its the worst…
Lady Gaga takes on glam pop with “Joanne”
This is Lady Gaga’s fifth album since her debut in 2008. (Courtesy of Interscope) Chris Romano Connector Staff It has been three years since the world has last heard a Lady Gaga album, with the exception of her duet album with Tony Bennett, “Cheek to Cheek,” released in 2014. The glam pop ruler has taken a…
‘Blond’ is pure gold
“Blond” delivers after four years of anticipation. (Photo courtesy of Abbey Road Studios) Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Frank Ocean rose to prominence as a member of the Los Angeles-based alternative hip-hop collective, “Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All”, more commonly referred to as “Odd Future.” Ocean made a name for himself with his…
‘Layers’ by Royce 5’9” stands tall
“Layers” is the sixth solo album by Royce 5′ 9″ (Courtesy of Bad Half Entertainment) Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Ryan Montgomery, better known as Royce 5’9” (formerly Royce da 5’9”), is known for being one of the top lyricists in the hip-hop game. He is a Detroit rapper who got his start in 1997,…
‘This Unruly Mess I’ve Made’ takes on race and fame
This is Macklemore’s third album since his debut in 2005 (Photo courtesy of Macklemore LLC) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff Macklemore and Ryan Lewis dropped their self-released sophomore album, “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made,” on February 26, four years after their platinum certified debut album, “The Heist.” The album follows the progression of Macklemore’s life since…
‘Dissonants’ album review
Emily Toomey Connector Staff Australian rock band Hands Like Houses have just come back to release their third studio album “Dissonants.” Hands Like Houses have a musical style like no other. Combining influences from experiential rock, melodic hardcore and alternative rock, it is no surprise this album is such an attention getter. As a way…
Justin Bieber tries to find his purpose
Courtesy Photo Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Every human being on Gaia’s skin had been anticipating it. The moment when the Canadian demi-god, Justin Drew Bieber, would metamorphose from dungeon-dweller of tweenaged fandom to bona fide adult pop star. With his latest album, “Purpose: the Movement,” released on Nov. 13, Bieber may have finally found…
