Music
Album Review
Joesef’s ‘Permanent Damage’ brings power and passion to a new era of neo-soul
"Permanent Damage” marks a story of Joesef’s growth, taking his post-relationship perspective and sharing it with an audience who understands.
spotify
Spotify Wrapped has shifted the way we talk music
Spotify Wrapped may be the only thing that keeps me going, just to see if I will ever break free from the chokehold sad indie girls seem to have on me.
alabama shakes
‘Gimme All Your Love’ is better than a passionate love affair
The song is ageless, as if it could take up a smoky room in a detective 1960s film or a late 80s coming-of-age romance montage.
Halloween
AAAH!BBA has reached its final form: the Hee Bee Bee Gees
The whole spectacle can really only be described as a theater kid fever dream, but it is delightfully campy and well-produced.
music
Old Taylor is back and better than ever with ‘Midnights’
"Midnights" is an amazing concept album that perfectly captures the tone of its inspiration, and the album speaks for itself when it comes to its success.
student artists
An inside look on the Rochester rap scene with Jonathan Shapiro
The Campus Times had the opportunity to talk to Shapiro on his experience In the rap industry, his passion for music, and his plans for the future.
Album Review
Tove Lo brings her emotions to the dance floor with ‘Dirt Femme’
For an album considered dance-pop, some of its songs feel more likely to send you crying on the bathroom floor rather than hitting the dance floor.
Art NY
Student musician kr!thi draws on roots for experimental debut single
A dreamy lo-fi R&B bop, “eve” utilizes elements of classical Indian music within the vocals as an homage to the artist’s roots.
pop
Rina Sawayama explores pop and pain in ‘Hold the Girl’
“Hold the Girl” has the pop star quality, catchiness, and creativity of any truly great album.
brendon urie
‘Viva Las Vengeance’: Forgettable but fun
The album’s songs feel forgettable, but could become more impactful once Urie takes the album on tour.
