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The Chimes

Here are the top albums of 2022 and a preview of 2023 releases

Blackpink, a singing group from South Korea, is the first kpop group to headline the Coachella festival.
After an abundance of new music was released in 2022, there are high hopes for what 2023 has in store.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 11, 2023

This past year was full of many long-awaited albums and surprising album announcements that brought music fans an abundant amount of joy. After watching beloved artist Taylor Swift’s MTV Video Music Awards speech regarding her “Midnights” album and world tours from artists like Harry Styles and...

Record labels exploit deceased artists for profit

"Falling Down," an unfinished song featuring rapper XXXTentacion, was released after his death.
Record labels capitalize off of the demand for deceased artists’ music.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

When a music artist passes away, the demand for their work increases — resulting in record labels releasing music from deceased artists to make a profit. Music professionals in the industry debate over the morality of these circumstances. Releasing music after death could be considered a continuation...

Green Day albums from best to worst

Green Day albums from best to worst
Out of the band’s 15 albums, which one stands above the rest?
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 1, 2020

Most music lovers know Green Day for their in-your-face hard rock, often defined by dirty electric guitar, square, accented beats and vocals that blur the line between singing and yelling. Fueled by passion against social injustice, the band often blends their teen angst vibe with lyricism that mocks...

Most anticipated albums of 2015

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Some of Indie music’s biggest names are slated to release albums this year, most of them following breakthrough releases.
Tyler Davis, Writer March 3, 2015
Some of Indie music’s biggest names are slated to release albums this year, most of them following breakthrough releases.

The narrative of an album

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The context of an album can be vital to properly understanding individual songs.
Tyler Davis, Writer February 18, 2015
The context of an album can be vital to properly understanding individual songs.

Signs of the times

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This year’s music was noticeably darker and heavier than the year that preceded it.
Tyler Davis, Writer December 9, 2014
This year’s music was noticeably darker and heavier than the year that preceded it.