College music brings life to the community
Truman students Alex Karst, Sam Cornelius, Lyrick Baker and Sam Weaver were in their combo class together when the band came to life. Their jam sessions that were once assignments turned into their...
View ArticleWho hurt Gracie Abrams?
Independent singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams released her debut album, “Good Riddance,” Feb. 24. Fans had been waiting for a full album since the release of Abrams’ first EP, “This Is What It Feels...
View Article50 years of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
What has not been said about Pink Floyd’s seminal album “The Dark Side of the Moon?” Innovative. Game-changing. “Far out, man.” When it was released during March of 1973, the album met immediate...
View Article‘People’s Champ’ brings positive vibes
Quinn XCII’s new album “The People’s Champ” is a musical heatwave that brings energy and positivity. Throughout the album, Quinn XCII’s lyricism is infused with themes of self-reflection, perseverance...
View ArticleIndie girls rise up: boygenius is back
American indie-rock supergroup boygenius has announced their second studio album, “the record,” which is set to release March 31 of this year. The group, which consists of artists Julien Baker, Phoebe...
View ArticleThe 1975: Being Funny In A Foreign Language Album Review
The 1975’s iconic sound has an art for capturing the attention of music lovers throughout a variety of genres. Just when you think they have reached the peak of their discography, they surprise the...
View ArticleNoah Cyrus drops a well-rounded debut album
The Hardest Part Review Some families seem destined for greatness. Their names are synonymous with success and excellence, and yet, this very success can cause towering expectations for younger members...
View Article“Renaissance” is a new pop classic
Beyonce is one of the greatest pop artists of all time, with her very name being synonymous with excellence and superstardom. The aptly named “Queen B” has been ubiquitous throughout the pop charts for...
View ArticleIn The Wild is a Wild Adventure
Most of the albums being made right now may very well have been written in a boardroom by a bunch of stuffy people in suits with the only intent being to sell— purely commercial endeavors. [...]
View ArticleFather John Misty’s new album is perplexing
The earliest I’d ever heard of Father John Misty was when my ultra-hipster friend became obsessed with the artist, proudly sporting homemade merch. So when it was suggested that I review his latest...
View ArticleMitski’s struggle for normalcy
What does a musician owe to their audience? Once an individual makes the choice to enter into a career in the public eye, particularly making intensely personal music, it becomes harder and harder to...
View ArticleJammin’ with Jack: Alice in Chains amazes
Concept albums have been around for decades and have been utilized to much success. Albums like “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,”...
View Article“The Lockdown Sessions” leaves a minimal impact
The COVID-19 lockdown was an interesting experience,, with many turning to baking bread and binging shows to pass the time. Sir Elton John, like most of us, spent his time watching popular shows,...
View ArticleDonda is uninspired and downright lazy
Kanye West is a man that elicits strong emotions from just about anyone remotely in touch with popular culture. Heralded by some as a musical genius and virtuoso, to others, he is a symbol of [...]
View Article12 reasons to listen to “Yourself or Someone Like You”
Oct. 1 marked the 25th anniversary of Matchbox Twenty’s debut album, “Yourself or Someone Like You.” The album blew me away on first listen and continues to stun me with its craft, artistry and...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city” is a narrative of growth
What makes an album great? Is it simply whether the number of good songs outweighs the number of bad songs? Is it whether the album fits coherently together? Is it how the album tells a [...]
View ArticleExtreme: The thinking person’s hair metal band
I recently wrote an article about 7 acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who probably shouldn’t be in there. I’m fairly proud of what I put to paper, but I did get [...]
View ArticleMetallica’s masterpiece: “Master of Puppets”
Metallica is one of the most popular and well-known metal bands of all time. If you’ve ever been to a sporting event or turned on rock radio, odds are you’ve probably heard “Enter Sandman” or [...]
View ArticleSpanish speaking bands you should definitely know about
If you’re reading this, you’re probably like me in some regard. Someone who has 1,000 songs on one playlist from a plethora of different albums, which includes a distinct collection of different...
View ArticleHot Take: The Killers are not alternative rock
Are the Killers even alt-rock at this point? That was the question that ran through my mind after I listened to the much-overhyped “Imploding the Mirage,” the Killers’ sixth studio album from 2020. A...
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