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an illustration of Kamasi Washington 's album

Kamasi Washington and the Modern-Day Epic

In a world where jazz is seemingly in decline, few musicians perform the genre. Kamasi Washington seeks to transform it.…

August 21, 2022

In an article about Sarah Kinsley, a girl plays guitar in the spotlight with a red crown over her head.

Sarah Kinsley Begins Her Reign as ‘The King’ of the Music Industry

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

This promising indie music star's latest EP tells a story about growth and demonstrates a positive turning point in the artist’s rising career.…

July 21, 2021

An art piece of rap artist Polo G against a brown background. (Illustration by Yana Ramos Cutrim, George Fox University)

Polo G’s ‘Hall of Fame’ Is a Messy Attempt at Vulnerability

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The moody soundscape and raw, vulnerable lyrics of the artist’s new LP are impressive, but his blind instinct for self-preservation is less so.…

June 27, 2021

Practicing Tolerance by Getting Rid of My Anti-Country Music Attitude

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While arguments over music may seem trivial to some, learning to accept genres outside of your usual taste can lead to an open mind in other areas of your life.…

September 1, 2020

KOAN Sound, who released EP titled Silk Wave

KOAN Sound’s New EP, ‘Silk Wave,’ Features a Surprising Emphasis on Vocals

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

One of the most visionary acts in electronic music is back with a new release that renews and alters elements of their previous work.…

June 13, 2020

Notes on ‘Notes on a Conditional Form,’ the 1975’s Latest Album

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Some say that the release runs a little long, but its experimentation, as well as lyrics that are both sentimental and politically charged, make it something memorable.…

June 9, 2020

Fiona Apple (pictured above) is showing the irony in her recent review from Pitchfork with her careless attitude and fight against perfection.

Pitchfork Missed the Point When It Gave Last Fiona Apple Album a Perfect Score

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The musician's latest release, 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters,' fights against perfection but still gets a rare 10.0 review from the long-running music site.…

May 3, 2020