Music

The Essential Albums of Summer 2025

If you’ve been looking for new music to enjoy from a variety of genres, look no further! Read More

The best streaming service is…

Many will say Spotify; some Apple Music; if you hang out with middle-aged mothers, some might Pandora — but what is the definitive answer?  Read More

Jane Remover “Revengeseekerz” follows no rules

Forget Playboi Carti — Jane has embraced the popular rage sound that is dominating rap right now but injected it with steroids and cybernetic limbs to create a blown-out, techno-orgy of throttling beats, sassy vocals, and tuneful melodies. Read More

Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” is essential listening

Even if you didn’t enjoy Lady Gaga in her younger years I believe there is something on this album for everyone. Read More

Float through spring with Ichiko Aoba’s “Luminescent Creatures”

Listen to the music and listen for the sounds of our hearts reflecting through the melodies as we float through this spring together with grace and peace. Read More

Priya Ragu’s 2021 “damnshestamil” pays homage to her Tamil heritage

Released in 2021, her debut album “damnshestamil” is a warm combination of contemporary music and an ode to her heritage, incorporating audio clips of women speaking in Tamil overlayed with traditional South Indian beats. Read More

Reinventing fairytales with Eastman’s “H & G”

It is not a “narrative” in the typical sense, but rather a visual and auditory collage of dreamlike fragments that piece together a nonlinear reflection on life. Read More

“Wicked” soars above movie-musical expectations

Unlike many predecessors, it’s unafraid to present itself musically and indulges in the Ozian theatrics that have kept the show running for upwards of 20 years. Read More

Eastman first-year experiences the Grammy Awards up close and personal

It’s already exciting to view at home, despite the commercial breaks, but it’s even more incredible if you get to be one of the lucky few who attend the ceremonies in person. Eastman Vocal Jazz first-year Harrison Candelario is one such person. Read More

Tim Hecker: Revisiting a Masterpiece

Ambient is one of the more abstract and hard-to-judge genres, with some works consisting of unchanging drones for the entirety of their runtime. Read More