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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
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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 23, 20215 min read
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 16, 20213 min read
"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 15, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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 10, 20213 min read
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
Oct 3, 20212 min read
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 25, 20213 min read
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 20, 20213 min read
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 17, 20214 min read
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 13, 20214 min read
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...
Evan Laslo
Sep 4, 20217 min read
The Posthumous Album Paradox: The Problem With Music After Death, by Jason Meggyesy
On February 19, 2020, Bashar Jackson, better known as Pop Smoke, was shot during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills. On December 8,...
Evan Laslo
Aug 29, 20213 min read
AJR’s “Way Less Sad”: Stepping Into Reality, by Heather Rolfert
AJR’s Way Less Sad sounds upbeat at first, but, when focusing on the little details beyond the beat, the song becomes a serious message...
Evan Laslo
Aug 28, 20213 min read
Briston Maroney Blooms with Debut Album Sunflower, by GraciAnn Hicks
After falling in love with Freakin’ Out On The Interstate, fans anticipated Briston Maroney’s debut album. He graciously released...
Evan Laslo
May 9, 20213 min read
Taylor Swift is Fearless on Her Own Terms, by Cecelia Johanni
Taylor Swift has been busy during quarantine. In 2020, Taylor released two surprise albums, folklore and evermore. Throughout the writing...
Evan Laslo
Apr 18, 20213 min read
Miami’s Aspiring Rockstar: Adam Stall, by GraciAnn Hicks
Adam Stall’s long rocker curls and Robert Plant-inspired, yodel-adjacent vocals get him halfway to rock-stardom. His actual music will...
Evan Laslo
Apr 17, 20213 min read
Three Essential Songs for Your Week’s Rotation, by Jason Meggyesy
Warm weather, blue skies, flowers in bloom—spring has officially arrived, which means summer is close to follow. With summer around the...
Evan Laslo
Apr 16, 20212 min read
Evanescence: A Recollection of an Old-But-New Band, by Heather Rolfert
50s and 60s music, rock, classical, and country are a few music genres from my childhood. I hated listening to them, but, even with being...
Evan Laslo
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Adam Melchor’s Lullaby Hotline, by Eleanor Prytherch
When the world ground to a halt over a year ago, being an independent musical artist changed drastically. Musicians, whose primary source...
Evan Laslo
Mar 26, 20213 min read
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