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When expectations are at an all-time low, Bully feels like both relief and disappointment. The album shows glimpses of the old Kanye, but it never seems to actually capture the creativity that he used to have. “Bully” album cover by Kanye West, label YZY and Gamma.

Kanye remembers what worked, but not why

Miguel Villegas, Staff Reporter April 10, 2026

Kanye West, also known as Ye, has become almost impossible to separate from controversy; from selling swastika t-shirts to facing lawsuits from an OnlyFans model, his public persona makes listening to...

Album cover for A$AP Rocky’s “DON’T BE DUMB,” released Jan 16, 2026. Cover art done by Tim Burton, A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC

Don’t Be Dumb Review

Brogan Smith, Opinion and Social Media Editor February 14, 2026

Despite his name, A$AP Rocky does not like to release music as soon as possible. Eight years have passed since A$AP’s last album, “TESTING.” During those eight years, Rocky became a father of three...

Album cover for With Heaven on Top (Belting Bronco/Warner Records, 2026). From Warner Records.

“With Heaven on Top” Review

Tobias Landmesser, Co Web and Co Sports Media Editor January 14, 2026

On Friday, Jan. 9, at midnight, Zach Bryan released his sixth studio album, With Heaven on Top. Since his rise to fame at the turn of the decade, Zach Bryan has become a staple of the Country, Western,...

Album cover for ‘Lonely at the Top’. Released August 29th, 2025. (Columbia Records, Pro Era, Cinematic Music Group)

Lonely at the Top of a hill, not rap

Brogan Smith, Opinion and Social Media Editor September 12, 2025

Where in the world was Joey Bada$$? Following a hiatus of three years, Brooklyn rapper Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, better known as Joey Bada$$, returns to the hip-hop scene on Aug. 29 with his album titled...

Cover of “MUSIC” by Playboi Carti which dropped on March 14th, 2025 with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes distributed by AWGE and Interscope Records.

Playboi Carti’s “MUSIC” Album Review

Ryan Cox April 4, 2025

Overview Jordan Carter, aka Playboi Carti was born in Atlanta, Georgia with a dream to be the biggest rapper of our generation. This belief and motivation has allowed Carti to soar throughout his career...

Made by Olivia Luna using Canva

Increasing elitism within concerts

Olivia Luna, Design Editor April 4, 2025

Discovering a new artist, awaiting a new album release, and feeling the excitement of a tour being announced is amazing. Getting to go see your favorite artist in person, seeing someone you’re only used...

Created by Brogan Smith using Canva, 
The graphic displays a representation of music and audio being continuously recycled, a technique that has been famously used throughout music history.

The recycling of music

Brogan Smith, Opinion and Social Media Editor March 6, 2025

Social media trends such as the “Negative Harmony Bohemian Rhapsody” seem to return time and time again, breathing new life into songs. These trends take an older song and make it popular again, through...

Cover of “Hurry Up Tomorrow” by The Weeknd dropped on Jan. 31 with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes. Label  XO Records, Republic Records

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” review

Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter February 7, 2025

Overview Abel Tesfaye, globally known as The Weeknd, was born in Toronto, Canada, and was raised by his grandmother and single mom. Tesfaye had a rough upbringing during his teens and 20s which were...

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