Music is an art, and it’s not every day you listen to an artist that sings and plays every instrument in one song. Tash Sultana is an Australian singer-songwriter musician considered to be a one-woman band. Tash Sultana’s style and genre of music is considered a mix of psychedelic, alternative and reggae rock. At the […]
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Book Shell-f: “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren
Hope Jahren’s memoir, “Lab Girl,” is an incredibly honest telling of a woman finding her way in her field, her friendships and her life. Throughout the book, Jahren speaks candidly about working in a male-dominated profession, non-romantic bonds, mental health, being pregnant as a professional woman and much more. The intimate story-telling she uses to […]
LANY: “MALIBU NIGHTS” (2018)
A cohesive yet interesting album is a rare thing to come by in the age of music streaming services such as Spotify and SoundCloud. These are the albums that stand out, setting themselves apart from the competition. They are jewels in the midst of rubble. Their songs speak to you in a unique way, bringing […]
Soundbite: “Visceral” by Getter
Tanner Petulla, known by his stage name Getter, is a jack of all trades within the industry. He is an electronic music producer, a rapper (Terror Reid), an owner of a clothing line (Trippy Burger), a Twitch streamer, as well as the owner of his own music label/collective called Shred Collective. On Sept. 28, Getter […]
Soundbite: Jorja Smith
There are artists that you hear one song from and instantly know that you will listen to them forever— Jorja Smith is one of those artists. Smith is an English R&B soul whose voice has truly been blessed and crafted by the Lord himself. Her first break out into the music industry was on SoundCloud […]
Book Review: “Diary of a Vampeen”
In 2005, “Twilight” took American teenage girls by storm. The series twisted traditional ideas on nocturnal vampires from eating young girls to dating them. After the series ended, many readers felt empty without vampire romance, but they won’t be disappointed for long. The “Diary of a Vampeen” series was made for former Twilight fans. The […]
Flight Deck’s New Menu; What’s Worth the Hype?
Shark Dining has upgraded a bunch since last year. There’s a lot of new options for students, plus the one price dining thing is pretty sweet. A personal favorite food spot of mine last year was Flight Deck. Their menu has upgraded a bit, so I wanted to try out a few newer items to […]
Soundbite: “First Words” EP by Tongue Tied
2018 has been an interesting year in music. From the explosive pop scene, with artists ripping each other apart for the top spot on the charts, to great artists falling into the hands of gun violence, substance abuse and unsuccessful album releases. As listeners, we hold onto the edge of our seats waiting to see […]
SOUNDBITE: FICKLE FRIENDS FOR YOUR FICKLE FRIENDS
There’s something about music that makes people feel something. Despite everyone’s different taste in music, there’s a certain genre for everyone that makes people tap their toes or dance around their room. Often times even our friends prefer their favorite artists over our own. If your group of fickle friends never give you the auxiliary […]
Soundbite: “Nation of Two” by Vance Joy
When most people hear the name Vance Joy, a stage name of Australian musician, James Gabriel Wanderson Keogh, the immediately think of his smash hit, “Riptide,” from his 2013 album, “God Loves You When You’re Dancing.” Since then, he had released one album in 2014, titled “Dream Your Life Away,” with popular songs “Georgia” and […]