Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of 2021? Neither can we. A lot has happened this year in the music world, so chances are there’s a lot you’ve forgotten or never knew about. We’re here with a playlist of the biggest hits and hidden gems of 2021 to help jog your memory and find something new to add to your music library. “Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo “Stars” by PrettyMuch “Butter” by BTS […]
Category: Reviews
Film review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the latest Marvel blockbuster to hit the theatres, made history when it was officially released on Sep. 3, becoming the highest-grossing film to come out on Labor Day Weekend. On opening weekend alone, the film grossed $94 million, drew rave reviews and earned a 92% Tomatometer score on Rotten […]
Soundbite: JOSE: J Balvin’s masterpiece
Colombian Reggaeton superstar, J Balvin, released his new studio album titled JOSE last week. The album’s release marks almost two years from his last studio release, the critically acclaimed “Colores.” JOSE, named after J Balvin’s legal name, features other popular Reggaeton artists such as Yandel, Jhay Cortez, Zion & Lennox and Ozuna. The album also features artists from different genres such as Dua Lipa, Skrillex […]
Film review: “The Green Knight” directed by David Lowery
There have been many retellings of Arthurian legends, but this one might be the greatest of all. On July 30, “The Green Knight” directed by David Lowery was released. After its initial announcement in late 2018, the film was originally set to release in the summer of 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was delayed indefinitely. I […]
Soundbite: “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” by Halsey
I’ve been following Halsey’s musical career since I was in high school and they released their first EP, “Room 93.” Their first studio album “Badlands” was one of the very first vinyl records I bought for myself, and when they released their third studio album “Manic” I even bought concert tickets to see them perform it live. When they announced their fourth studio album in early July, […]
Soundbite: “Neptune” by Gallant
Christopher Joseph Gallant III, also known as Gallant, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Gallant’s music is defined by his experimental blending of alternative and contemporary sounds with a classic R&B feel. On March 26 Gallant released “Neptune,” his newest EP and his seventh studio project. “Neptune” consists of eight songs which each explore a different facet […]
Shark self-care: Start a new skincare routine
As the day of love has come and gone, there’s still time to love yourself. Valentine’s Day and the weeks surrounding it are always sort of tough for me. I’m in a long distance relationship and it sort of sucks seeing everyone else get to hang out and do cute couple’s things. This February, I […]
Soundbite: “DEMIDEVIL” by Ashnikko
Ashton Nicole Casey, otherwise known as Ashnikko, is a rapper and singer who blends her music with a variety of genres, but is mainly known for electronic pop and rap. Ashnikko’s music is all about dismantling the patriarchy and female empowerment, and she has a personality that is hard to ignore in her image, songs […]
“After School” by Melanie Martinez
If thinking outside of the box was an artist, it would be Melanie Martinez. She can’t write a bad song, and I think you’ll come to agree with me after you take a listen to this seven song EP. I have always been in awe of how she is able to create images within her […]
Passenger’s ode to quarantine
In early July, singer-songwriter Passenger, known for his 2013 hit “Let Her Go,” released his new studio album titled “Patchwork.” Although this is his twelfth studio album, there is one major difference that “Patchwork” boasts: it was written and recorded almost entirely during the COVID-19 lockdown. The album sets the tone from the beginning […]