Filming for “Banana Pop” began on Sept. 3, a unique collaboration between commercial music alumna Ellery Sablan and cinema and media arts students. The music video reflects the sentiments of Sablan’s single about heartbreak and the longing to experience happiness again.   With help from her...

Kacey Musgraves hit her peak with 2018’s “Golden Hour.” What could have been a classic case of a country artist selling out to make pop music resulted in a joyous musical experience filled with expertly crafted songs about newfound love. Now, the divorce of her husband inspired the album “star-crossed.”...

The “Donda” album released Sunday at 5 a.m. on Aug. 29 — marking a surreal moment for Kanye’s listeners. The lead-up itself was anything but ordinary, from three unique listening parties that stirred drama, to multiple release date announcements featuring different album covers. With no reliable...

MAKE A THING  Senior art major Caylie Smith faced the problem many art majors also faced in the pandemic: how to display a typically in-person exhibit online. Smith devised a plan to not only engage students online but also have them create a physical piece that was displayed on an Instagram account,...

“Shy Away” by Twenty One Pilots Known for their cryptic storylines and music dealing with mental health, Twenty One Pilots ventures into the indie pop genre with “Shy Away.” More upbeat than their typical hard-hitting, emotional tracks, the song is cheerful, while still including some heavy...

Commercial music ensembles are one of the unlucky groups on campus remaining online after phase three. After a full, exasperating year of online classes during COVID-19, ensembles continue to run into difficulties, yet obtain valuable learning experience they would not have otherwise had. DEMO DOWNSIDES Although...

Despite women’s history month coming to a close on March 31, junior psychology major Alexandra Artuso and senior cinema and media arts major Bree Mays share the same sentiment toward celebrating minorities beyond their respective months.  MORE THAN JUST A MONTH  “I think it’s really great to...

Fitz and the Tantrums are well-known for their energized, dance anthems that are nearly impossible not to play on repeat. Full of joy and carefree songs about love, friendship and partying, lead singer Fitz released his solo debut album “Head Up High” on March 26, bringing back some well needed levity...

Triple platinum-certified, Dove Award-winning hip-hop artist Nathan John Fuerstein, better known as NF, is back on the saddle with his heavily teased release “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).” QUESTIONING FAME “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” appropriately begins with a storm of sorts. In the first track, “CLOUDS,”...

Staying consistent to her brand, Lana Del Rey brings forth another album of black and white angsty songs about romance, confused adulthood and religion. While many of her previous releases have focused on hard drugs and sex, Del Rey writes about deeper concepts in her latest release, “Chemtrails Over...

A Day to Remember released “You’re Welcome” on March 5, an album full of interesting lyrics and dance-worthy beats. Almost violent in nature, many of the songs on “You’re Welcome” warrant headphones and a fully stocked supply of Advil on hand. Much of the album is drowned out by the screamo-esque...

Jay Joseph is one of the newest, most unexpected artists to come out of 2021 so far. Looking for a fresh avenue to filter his creativity, the basketball player produced his first EP “Drywall” in his parents’ basement. Fans of alternative rap and new, underground music may enjoy the listen, as there...