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Grizzly Bear’s ‘Painted Ruins’ Is Worth a Close Listen

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The quartet has returned with a beautiful, immersive album that’s innovative for Grizzly Bear—and that’s saying something.…

September 6, 2017

Baltimore’s Mothpuppy Is Drawn to a Peculiar Type of Light

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The group takes full advantage of lead singer Morgan Murphy’s dense lyricism and fluttering falsetto.…

September 1, 2017

The Ebb and Flow of Oceanline

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The indie rock group has battled against the realities of distance to produce their signature emotive sound.…

August 1, 2017

The 8 Best Albums of the 2010s

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

These are the albums that are (or should be) defining the decade.…

July 27, 2017

Taylor Grey’s ‘Space Case’ Is in a Galactic Genre of Its Own

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

Grey’s debut album combines down-to-earth lyrics, day-dreamy vocals and astronomical star power.…

July 10, 2017

Phoenix’s ‘Ti Amo’ Stays True to Form, Disappointingly 

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

After the success of “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix,” the indie-pop quartet has struggled to find their voice in the oversaturated market that they helped create.…

June 28, 2017

alt-J’s ‘Relaxer’ Takes a Fair Bit of Effort

Emily Daniel, Colgate University

Alt-J’s esoteric and largely unintelligible third studio album is worth some research and analysis—but relax, we’ve done the work for you.…

June 20, 2017

On ‘This Old Dog,’ Perpetual Youngster Mac DeMarco Embraces Adulthood

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

The master of making the same song fifty different ways has done it again, and you're going to love it.…

May 17, 2017

The 5 Best Independent Magazines

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

To be fair though, this list doesn't consider 'Study Breaks.'…

May 11, 2017

What You Can Expect from the New Fleet Foxes Album

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

Coming out June 16, 'Crack-Up' is the first work from the beloved folk band in six years.…

April 28, 2017

Has Spotify Killed the Radio Student D.J.?

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

Streaming services have brought democracy to music, but at the expense of student-run radio.…

April 2, 2017

Meet Rising Hip Hop Artist and Atlanta Student youngcalimojo

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

Calvin Robinson, aka youngcalimojo, knows that making it as a rapper is about more than just music.…

March 30, 2017

The 10 Best Study Albums to Get You Through Midterms

Madeleine Ngo, University of Florida

From classics like Bright Eyes, to newer releases like Whitney, these are the best albums to listen to while working.…

March 13, 2017

There Has Never Been a Better Food Show Than ‘Chef’s Table’

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

A work of art in itself, the series showcases the diversity of stories and characters in the world of food.…

March 5, 2017

10 Films the Academy Awards Overlooked for an Oscar

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

If you can make a movie about a farting corpse watchable, you deserve some kind of award.…

March 1, 2017

10 February Feel-Good Films

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

In the heart of February, when you might be knee-deep in snow and stranded indoors, check out these feel-good movies to lift your spirits.…

February 19, 2017

Clearing the Air of Death Star Debris

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

In honor of the release of “Rogue One,” here are the problems the series needs to fix from “The Force Awakens.”…

December 28, 2016

The 12 Spotify Stations of Christmas

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

From getting blitzed to singing carols, one of these dozen playlists is guaranteed to be perfect for your holiday festivities.…

December 19, 2016

Is John Mayer’s New Single Another Jab at Taylor Swift?

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

No matter what, we’re just going to lap it up anyway because it’s John freakin’ Mayer.…

November 21, 2016

Meet Dryspell, the Austin Rock Band Forged Out of Cold Bachelorhood

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Featuring students from UT and Texas State, what the foursome lacks in formality they make up for in chemistry and instinct.…

October 4, 2016

‘Stranger Things’ is the Best New Show of the Summer

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

Its greatest strength? Accessibility—the series is scary enough to frighten, but buoyant enough to attract all types of viewers.…

August 14, 2016

Oddisee’s “AlWasta” Capitalizes on Accessibility, Innovation

Charlie Wooley, University of San Diego

"In a weird way, Oddisee stands out because he seems like a normal, down-to-earth guy."  …

April 11, 2016

Are 90’s Kids Shows Not the Greatest Kids Shows Ever Created?

Carla Aravena, University of Massachusetts at BostonandGuest Contributor

There might still be hope for your younger siblings.…

February 6, 2016

A Comprehensive Guide to the Magic That Is Sufjan Stevens

John Miles, Santa Fe CollegeandGuest Contributor

Everything you wanted to know about Sufjan and then some superfluous stuff.…

January 29, 2016

The Krule Genre: How Archy Marshall Became King

Charlie Wooley, University of San DiegoandGuest Contributor

But like the name switch, Marshall's new sound isn't really new at all.…

January 10, 2016

The Most Important Song of 2015: A Battle to the Death

Michael Tyler, University of Texas at AustinandMax AlspachandGuest Contributor

Kendrick's head at the center of the bracket doesn't necessarily mean he won, fyi.…

January 7, 2016

Alex G., the Bedroom Rock Star Who Moved Out

Michael Tyler, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

After his latest album 'Beach Music,' there's no more hiding Philadelphia singer-songwriter Alex Giannascoli.…

December 19, 2015

Mac Demarco’s ‘Without Me’ Is One of the Best Albums of 2015

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

This year's 'Another One' is his best attempt yet, and one of the best albums of the year.…

December 4, 2015

The Death and Life of the Great American Grantland

Emilio Hidalgo, University of Texas at San AntonioandGuest Contributor

Why understanding Grantland's death is a lot easier than understanding its life.…

November 6, 2015

The Horror! The Horror! Is Surprisingly Lackluster

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

Is Hollywood frightened of original horror movies?…

October 1, 2015