Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

Fourteen years after its release, the artist’s debut mixtape will finally be available to those who stream their music. The record itself would establish many of the themes that would recur throughout Kid Cudi’s career.

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

Despite attempts to try something new, the Canadian rapper’s newest project is mediocre at best.

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

The indie rock band has fans excited for their new music to be released this month.

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

Forty years after their last album, these four artists have reunited to release their final music as a group.

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

The artist has made a name for herself since 2015 with songs about introversion and the struggle of self-love; her new album goes even deeper.

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

From his generosity toward young hip-hop artists to his passionate performances, this rapper has proven that he deserves the title of hip-hop G.O.A.T.

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

As expected, the production on the album is incredible, but the rapping itself leaves something to be desired.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The band’s latest song pushes politics and critical thinking to the forefront in the midst of political turmoil.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

With his third studio album, the former One Direction member sets out to express his innermost thoughts through soft R&B melodies and melancholic lyrics.

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

The artist’s simple rhythms, addictive melodies and evocative lyrics have converged into a masterful EP that demonstrates his songwriting and production genius.

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.

Chris Meng, Pomona College

It’s the beginning of 2020, so now is the time to freshen up those playlists. Here are some ideas on how to organize them.

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

If you’ve never heard of the yellow-haired, jumpsuit-wearing musician, get ready to have her music change your entire life.

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Taylor isn’t crying over boys anymore.

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

If you find yourself in a music rut, don’t despair.

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Smith’s second album is a considerably rare yet beautiful approach to rap music.

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

A recently released album, a coinciding tour and the promise for brand-new music in 2020 – emo kids’ favorite goth rock band is coming back.

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Jonas Brothers are back with a new outlook on life and a new album that is sure to define the summer of 2019.

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Shawn Mendes already has fans dancing around the room and connecting emotionally with his self-titled album.

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.