Tagged - music
Album Review
‘Lux’: the saints’ album, three months later
The artist (in the truest sense of the word) described her album in a press release in October as an “emotional arc of feminine mystique, transformation, and transcendence,” and that is what one experiences upon listening. Read More
"Don't Be Dumb"
“Don’t Be Dumb”: A$AP Rocky’s new album marks a new era of his life
“Don’t Be Dumb” certainly pushes the boundaries of both A$AP Rocky’s previous experimental discography and videography. Read More
2025
UR Favorite Music of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s well time to honor the abundance of musical works that have come out this year. From albums to singles to soundtracks and more, this calendar year has welcomed some innovative, catchy, and profound pieces, many of which striking the hearts and ears of our campus community. Thus, the […]
Christmas
‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ lacks any ounce of holiday spirit
Perhaps if this movie had good music or better dialogue it would be slightly enjoyable, but the real culprit was the exceedingly cliche plot lines, uninspired characters, and the overwhelming lack of Christmas authenticity. Read More
Album Review
“EUSEXUA Afterglow” burns bright
“Afterglow” was meant to be a deluxe version of the original “EUSEXUA,” but instead took on a life of its own, running away into a drug-fuelled night filled with grimy DJs and hallucinations from one too many bumps. Read More
arts
Trump is calling curtains for the performing arts
As proud Americans, we often look down upon authoritarian governments for enforcing censorship on music, but under the Trump administration, free speech and the right to information is slowly but surely being squeezed from our grasp. Read More
Album Review
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ explores life in love and in the public eye
Yet I felt many of TLOAS’s songs’ lyrical content did not show the same flow or evocative language that her previous pop records are still loved for. Read More
Album Review
“From the Pyre” by The Last Dinner Party shows the band is here to stay
They continue to find gold by mining their blend of glam rock and baroque pop with snappy choruses and memorable lyrics and retread this ground entertainingly, while also delving into new ideas to keep things fresh. Read More
art
Creative Expo features campus creative life for second year in a row
Students, faculty, and alumni gathered late on Thursday Oct. 16 to celebrate the second annual University of Rochester Creative Expo (URC), a campus-wide showcase for current and aspiring creators to see the campus arts organizations and opportunities. Read More
Album
“Reflecting” on Melt
Not for Radio, which she calls her “alternate reality” is not the end of The Marías, just a side endeavor. Read More