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Laszlo Huening · September 23

Staging Nostalgia: Phoebe Bridgers' Stadium Sleepover

By pure chance both times, I was able to see Phoebe Bridgers perform at her Buskirk Chumley popup show this summer and once again on her official “Lost” tour. Every time, I’ve been struck by feeling as though I’ve been transported into another world–one that doesn’t necessarily exist but is true; one that I can only access if I use my heart instead of my brain. If her popup show looked literally like being at a sleepover in your friend’s basement (are we allowed to say what happened at those now?), her stadium tour encapsulated what it is to look back on these memories.

Music, Reviews
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FJ Miller · January 14

Rock Hall Review: Honoring Jimmy Buffett

Every rock fan and journalist alike might only ever agree on one thing; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction means more when it happens in Cleveland, Ohio. This year I had the privilege of seeing the ceremony, enjoying time at the museum, spotting celebrities, and seeing the induction of quite a few rock legends. However, what stole the night away for me was the induction of Jimmy Buffett.

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FJ Miller · August 6

The Life and Times of Edward Van Halen: A Tonechaser Review

Over the past two months, I’ve had the privilege of learning more about the life of one of my favorite rock and rollers through the eyes of journalist Steve Rosen in his 2022 release Tonechaser. In this article, I seek to communicate what I considered the successes and shortcomings of that 26-year-long story.

Music, Reviews
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Brylee Stubbs · November 8

Boygenius: The Rest of The Record

Each album is unique in its own way, but the two together combine to create something magical, something only Boygenius could truly pull off. There is no time like the present to sit down and check out these two releases, though you may want to keep a box of tissues on standby. Boygenius, you’ve done it again. 

Music, Reviews
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Gabe Roach · September 27

Tim by The Replacements Finally Gets The Mix It Deserves

  Remixes and remasters are somewhat contentious topics among music listeners. On the one hand, bringing modern technology to help improve the production of an older release made in the pre-laptop era sounds like a good idea. However, this rather simple refinement can result in creative decisions that can not only turn off long-time fans but can impact the true essence behind the record. 

Music, Reviews
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Gehrig Gragg · March 1

Sematary’s Butcher House Album Review

"Death, madness, murder, mayhem, it's the real haunted mound in your town." Butcher House is the new mixtape by 22-year-old NorCal rapper Sematary. Heavily influenced by 2010's Chicago Drill, early SoundCloud rap, and witch house, Sematary packages these elements in a black metal and slasher film aesthetic that's as much Chief Keef and Yung Lean as it is Jason Vorhees.

Music, Reviews
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Jonathon Frey · March 1

NO THANK YOU Album Review

Following her critically acclaimed 2021 release, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, British rapper Simbiatu Ajikawo, better known as Little Simz, had mountainous expectations for her next release. With her latest album, NO THANK YOU, she has more than matched them. Rapping unapologetically as ever, with her characteristic North London accent, Simz continues asserting herself as one of hip hop’s most dynamic voices. Simz tackles a number of societal issues in an album that sees her expand on themes she’s introduced over the course of her growing discography. 

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