Albums

The Best Hidden Gems Christmas Albums

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

These albums don’t always get the attention they deserve, but they hold the same magic that can make your holiday season special.…

December 5, 2023

OneRepublic Is an Underrated Band That Deserves More Recognition

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Ryan Tedder's band has been releasing versatile hits for nearly two decades, but they still remain under the radar.…

July 8, 2020

‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’ Shows the Power of Feeling Everything

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Throughout Perfume Genius' latest album, Mike Hadreas embraces emotional excess and channels it into one of the best indie pop efforts of the year.…

June 16, 2020

Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.…

January 3, 2020

10 Spooky Albums to Listen to This Halloween Season

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

From dub to off-kilter anarcho-punk, these recordings find freedom in the macabre.…

October 25, 2019

‘Señorita’ Opens Up New Possibilities for Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

What’s next for these two artists?…

July 5, 2019

Here’s Why Your Favorite Albums Are Disappearing From Streaming Services

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

In the age of streaming, it isn’t unusual for projects from your favorite artists to disappear. Here’s why.…

April 29, 2018

5 Albums Every Music Fan Has to Listen To

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Some albums just have to be listened to from start to finish.…

April 12, 2018

The Top 10 Most Anticipated Albums to Look Forward to in 2018

Maya Halabi, UTSA

These albums in 2018 are bringing some new music to shake up your playlists, and hopefully they'll be even better than the previous year.…

December 21, 2017

The Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2017

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The holidays are right around the corner, the New Year is almost upon us and it’s time for the annual end-of-the-year top ten lists.…

December 13, 2017

How to Start Your Vinyl Collection in the Midst of Its Vintage Comeback

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

After a forty-year dormancy, vinyl has reemerged as an interest for many millennials, and it’s never too late to hop on the bandwagon yourself.…

October 4, 2017

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