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  • [Album Review] EZ’s Reviw of Unity by Joost

    [Album Review] EZ’s Reviw of Unity by Joost

    Joost’s album Unity mixes the loud, energetic style of gabberpop with emotional and serious themes. The music is filled with heavy synths, distorted sounds, and fast beats that make listeners want to dance, but underneath the excitement there is a deeper message about loneliness, sadness, and the importance of people staying united. One of the…

  • [Album Review] Niko’s Review of Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

    [Album Review] Niko’s Review of Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

    I chose 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole. I picked this album for the specific reason being because I feel that it is one of his most popular albums, and that he had a huge focus on nostalgia, personal growth, success, and the value of “Loving Yourz” rather than focusing on the more “gangster”…

  • [Album Review] Av’s Review of Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots   

    [Album Review] Av’s Review of Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots   

    Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots is more than just an alternative pop album. Lead singer Tyler Joseph makes his identity difficult to define by singing about inner conflict, dark thoughts, and mental battles. Using instruments such as the ukulele, piano, keyboard, and bass guitar, and percussion played by Josh Dun, the album creates a dramatic…

  • [Album Review] Jojo’s Review of The Divine Feminine by Mac Miller

    [Album Review] Jojo’s Review of The Divine Feminine by Mac Miller

    The Divine Feminine is a soulful, and Intimate Mac Miller album exploring a multifaceted spectrum of love, femininity, and emotional vulnerability. It shares themes of Romance, Love, Spiritual admiration of women, and the balance of energy. The Divine Feminine explores love and admiration and spiritual connection through a jazzy r&b sound. Centering on reverence for…

  • [Album Review] Finn’s Review of Lover of a Ghost by Violet Vira

    [Album Review] Finn’s Review of Lover of a Ghost by Violet Vira

    Lover of a Ghost is Violent Vira’s debut album, which came out in 2025. It’s centered on a fictional storyline of grief, abandonment, and obsession. It follows a protagonist dealing with a missing, presumably dead lover. It explores themes of insanity, religious trauma, and hallucinations, all while the protagonist is trying to search for her…

  • [Album Review] Lucas Review’s Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande

    [Album Review] Lucas Review’s Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande

    Eternal Sunshine is an album featuring many different music genres and warning styles including contemporary R&B and pop that surprises me by the approach she took in combination with the vocals and tricks, it’s very original. It’s very flowy, reminds me of How to Pretend: Lucy Bedroque. Listening to this album is very calming, introspective,…

  • [Review] Fruits Basket by Lucas Bland

    [Review] Fruits Basket by Lucas Bland

    Fruits Basket is a series conceived in the late 90s that became an instant hit. Due to its popularity it received an anime adaptation in 2001. Despite its age and origin the fandom is still very alive and to this day it’s one of the most popular shoujo manga (manga intended for female readers). Since…

  • (MOVIE REVIEW) Everybody Wants Some!! (by Ander Barkley)

    (MOVIE REVIEW) Everybody Wants Some!! (by Ander Barkley)

    Everybody Wants Some!! Is a super fun movie that feels like a blast from the past. Set in the 1980s it follows a group of college baseball players just as they’re starting their freshman year. The film shows the carefree vibe of college life, with all the parties, friendships, and the excitement. It’s directed by…

  • [Film Review] The Brutalist (by Ander Barkley)

    [Film Review] The Brutalist (by Ander Barkley)

    The Brutalist (2024) Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognizes his talent. Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist is a visually striking and emotional exploration of identity…

  • Book Talks with Tierca: Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson

    Book Talks with Tierca: Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson

  • Album Review by Shawndice Overson: Brilliant Trees by David Sylvian

    Album Review by Shawndice Overson: Brilliant Trees by David Sylvian

    English pop/new wave band Japan’s frontman, David Sylvian, had a wonderful long run with the band producing over 10 studio albums from the late 70s to the 80s. However, his solo career had (in a lot of ways) a much more significant impact on other people’s lives, and my own. His first album, Brilliant Trees, is a…

  • Album Review by Cru Jones: Trust No One by D Savage

    Album Review by Cru Jones: Trust No One by D Savage

    Racks On Me: This song has to be at least 9/10 because he is just starting the album off with an extra banger that everyone loves. The beat is so angelic and makes everyone start floating. WYTD: Another single released onto the album, most definitely a 10/10 because of the change from the vibe of…

  • Kubrick’s Cabinet of Excellence by Ander Barkley

    Kubrick’s Cabinet of Excellence by Ander Barkley

    This is Stanley Kubrick, known as one of the greatest directors in the history of film, he has made many well known movies such as The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full metal Jacket, and Barry Lyndon. He started his career with his debut feature length film “Fear and Desire” which is an anti war…

  • Review of Title Flight’s album: Floral Green (by Camden Critchfield)

    Review of Title Flight’s album: Floral Green (by Camden Critchfield)

    Title Fight’s second studio album, Floral Green, was released in 2012. This was the band’s most experimental album to date, pushing the status quo of what emo music was considered. Although they were nervous too, they released the album and it became their biggest album to date, along with becoming one of the many influences…

  • [Eisley’s Album Review] HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish

    [Eisley’s Album Review] HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish

    The album I will be reviewing is “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” by Billie Eilish. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is Billie’s most recent and newest album that has people BOOMING about it. This album was made to represent supporting women through their breakups, and about her ex which in that relationship and the guilt/issues…