alt-J and Commercially Successful Experimentation, by GraciAnn Hicks
“Needs more cowbell” isn’t something you’ll hear me say about alt-J. For those who don’t understand the reference, do yourself a favor,...
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Evan Laslo
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
I Can’t Get Jack Black’s Music Out of My Head, by GraciAnn Hicks
Almost two months ago, my life was changed forever. Outside of his movie School of Rock, not many people know about Jack Black’s music...
Evan Laslo
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
The Lost Art of Album Curation, by Jason Meggyesy
The year is 2155. Elon Musk has downloaded his consciousness to his cars, and Amazon has provided everyone with a personal A.I....
Evan Laslo
- Feb 5, 2022
- 6 min
A Music Lover’s Playlist for Overcoming the Day, by Heather Rolfert
A new semester. A fresh start. Changing schedules, different people all around, and an overwhelming amount of new experiences. It’s often...
Evan Laslo
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
My Love Affair with Adele’s Music, by GraciAnn Hicks
Summer of 2011—I went to the beach for the first time. Among my first time swimming in the ocean, trying new seafood, and eating peach...
Evan Laslo
- Nov 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Music Industry is More Than White People, by Aaron S. Chavez
"*Insert white artist* is the music industry” is such a typical response regarding the current music sensation when a new release is...
Evan Laslo
- Nov 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to be Just Like Other Girls (Taylor’s Version), by Eleanor Prytherch
I had an epiphany recently which—as all great epiphanies do—came as a result of a Tumblr post I found on one of my increasingly seldom...
Evan Laslo
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
Music Through the Eyes of a Commuting Daydreamer, by Heather Rolfert
Commuting. Two years ago, it became an essential routine of my life. Driving from home to Miami, from Miami to home, became normal. 30...
Evan Laslo
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Ed Sheeran's “Equals” — The Critics Got It Wrong, by Allison Krivda
Late in October, Ed Sheeran’s long-awaited album, =, sparked many opinions—not all good. As an avid Ed Sheeran fan (some may say a...
Evan Laslo
- Oct 23, 2021
- 5 min
Why Surrealism Matters Part Two: Pink Floyd: The Wall, By Christian Thomey
To better follow the contents of this review, I recommend watching Pink Floyd: The Wall before you continue reading. Here is the link to...
Evan Laslo
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
Sweet Trip’s Fantastic Return , By Henri Robbins
“Here’s a tip: If you listen to A Tiny House with someone you love, hold them tight, feel their heart against yours, and don’t let go,”...
Evan Laslo
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
"I Don’t Wanna Feel No More": A Liberating Song of Sorrow, By Jason Meggyesy
Lately, I have felt uninspired. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve attempted to write something new only to type a few words, cross...
Evan Laslo
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Pete Wentz Ran So Billie Eilish Could Walk, by Josie Cicogna
The niche that Eilish and similar artists occupy did not exist in a robust way before Fall Out Boy took the stage in the early to...
Evan Laslo
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Five Korean Artists to Enrich Your Playlist and Love of Global Culture, by Karla Garcia Cardenas
Don’t listen to international music because of the language barrier? Let me tell you what you’re missing out on—an immense exposure to...
Evan Laslo
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
Planet Her: A Galactic, Sonic Masterpiece, by Aaron Chavez
If there's one thing that Stan Twitter has proven, it’s that Doja Cat never misses with a project. You can’t scroll for more than ten...
Evan Laslo
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
A Lesbian’s Defense of Country Music, by Eleanor Prytherch
Every midwestern kid, whether they like it or not, has some opinion about the genre of country music. In southwestern Ohio, it’s...
Evan Laslo
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
Tangerine Dream’s Zeit: How Dark, Ambient Music Breaks Away from Reality, by Henri Robbins
There’s a certain chill to discovering music that changes your perspective on art as a whole, a silent awe that it leaves you shocked and...
Evan Laslo
- Sep 17, 2021
- 4 min
Still Woozy: Observations of Indie Music, by Justin Bearden
Modern indie music is difficult to describe. Short for “independent music”, it’s meant to be enjoyed without the constraints of labels or...
Evan Laslo
- Sep 13, 2021
- 4 min
Wonderbus: The Four Ohio-Born Performances That Stole the Show, by Sarah Snyder
COLUMBUS—August 28, 2021—At noon, most Wonderbus ticket-holders woke up to apply body glitter in preparation for Kesha’s concert (at 9pm)....
Evan Laslo
- Sep 4, 2021
- 7 min
Trying to Become a Taylor Swift Fan, by GraciAnn Hicks
The first leaves fall to the ground to be crunched underfoot. The infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte has made its annual arrival. Stores...
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