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BROCKHAMPTON’s ‘iridescence’ marks new era in the boyband’s history

October 3, 2018

Cynicism of society pervades Father John Misty’s ‘Pure Comedy’

Colin Yaccarino, Senior Staff Reporter

April 17, 2017

Cutting deep into both himself and society, Josh Tillman, also known as Father John Misty weaves strong instrumentals and vocals with commentary and frightening predictions for the future in his new release "Pure Comedy." While the...

Aimee Mann’s album ‘Mental Illness’ offers somber serenades

Tyler Mead, Senior Staff Reporter

April 10, 2017

Aimee Mann's latest album, "Mental Illness," is a beautifully sensible addition to her whopping nine-album discography. Mann knows her sound and style and knows she doesn't need to change things up or reinvent the wheel with...

‘The Navigator’ chronicles path of cultural self-acceptance

Luke Bravo, Contributing Reporter

March 19, 2017

In its new album, "The Navigator," Hurray for the Riff Raff tells an intimate story about growing up, overcoming marginalization and living with pride. The new album is a departure from the majority of the band's recent work. ...

Miss Mojo’s ‘Up & Personal’ emulates intimacy of live, funky show

February 2, 2017

M.I.A.’s carefully structured ‘AIM’ reaches new high point

Tyler Mead, Senior Staff Reporter

September 17, 2016

After going missing in action for a few years, M.I.A. is back with a vengeance. Its latest album, "AIM," takes its uniquely crafted beat, and adds a new level of self-assuredness that shines through in every track. Since its smash hit "P...

Tegan and Sara perfect new 80’s sound with “Love You to Death”

Tyler Mead, Senior Staff Reporter

June 4, 2016

There’s an unspoken, but definitive hierarchy of Canadians. At the bottom are the guys who burnt down the White House in the War of 1812 and Justin Bieber, who’ve all done horrible damage to us. Somewhere in the middle are C...

Gland starts on solid footing with debut album ‘Neurotica’

April 26, 2016

All People to release third album “S/T”

April 20, 2016

‘ColleGrove’: a forum of bar-to-bar punchlines, wordplay

March 11, 2016

Santigold’s ’99 cents’ worth every penny

Tyler Mead, Staff Reporter

March 11, 2016

Santigold, besides being an absolute powerhouse of an artist, is a woman of her word. This year at Voodoo Fest, the singer promised her audience two things: donuts and a new album. My donut from that performance is long gone,...

Adele’s latest album lacks fire

Tyler Mead, Print Arcade Editor

November 27, 2015

Stock up on tissues and delete your ex's number (yeah, that one) because Adele is back.Considering that Adele has racked up a total of 10 Grammys in the past six years, dominates the radio and is generally loved by people with e...