Archives - Carter Hasenoehrl

In The Spotlight: “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”

Each song masterfully blends the natural acoustic and orchestral elements of the album with Mitski’s poetically devastating lyricism.

In the Spotlight: Chappell Roan

In a time where pop has become oversaturated and underwhelming, Chappell Roan breathes new life into the genre.

In The Spotlight: “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

Even when diverging from her normal planned out songwriting process, Del Rey manages to set the bar and clear it with plenty of room.

In the Spotlight: Paramore’s “This is Why”

“This is Why” carries on the torch left by “After Laughter” and gives listeners much food for thought about the complexities of life.

In the Spotlight: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have more than just a sick name; they have a bright future moving forward to become the Riot grrrls of this generation.

In the Spotlight: Tiberius

Tiberius’s discography is a menagerie of masterfully crafted albums that will not hesitate to cut you to your core and make you rethink your life.

Blackout in a can: a brief history of Four Loko

“Blackout in a can,” “The pregame and postgame,” and “Battery acid” are all terms that have been used in reference to potentially the most infamous drink.

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.

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.

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.