An iconic ‘90s band, Weezer is well-known for their upbeat, catchy lyrics, as well as their appearances in a variety of pop culture sources. Whether it be “Island in the Sun” from the nostalgic kids movie “Aquamarine” or more recent releases, such as their rendition of “Lost in the Woods”...

“it’s time to go” by Taylor Swift Taylor Swift’s newest albums “folklore” and “evermore” have been huge hits in the pop music world. “It’s time to go” was more recently added to both the deluxe version of “evermore” and Swift’s EP, “the ‘dropped your hand while dancing’...

“Drivers License” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100  chart for two weeks, drew 76.1 million listeners across the world, set Spotify’s platform records for most streams in a week and gained recognition from several people in the entertainment industry. Here is how that happened.  RECOGNITION...

Well known for their covers of a variety of popular music, Pentatonix brings listeners a fresh, well-crafted selection of Christmas favorites, as well as a few original holiday songs. Bringing feelings of warm nights and Christmas chills, the band covers a variety of holiday sentiments, giving audiences...

The effects of fame, current world issues and the need for Jesus are themes that Lecrae covers in recent album “Restoration.” The latest “Restoration: The Deluxe Album” contains six new tracks, continuing on with these messages while adding a wider variety of songs into the mix. The rapper provides...

Since winning The X Factor in 2011, British girl group Little Mix has left their mark on pop culture. Hit single “Shout Out to My Ex” established them as a go-to band for women looking for empowering sounds to blast on a girl’s night out. Their latest album release “Confetti” brings back some...

In recent years, Sam Smith has emerged as an up-and-coming artist who tackles serious subject matter, while also including a number of fun, catchy tunes to keep on repeat. In their latest album “Love Goes,” Smith details a number of blunt, tragic songs about losing the one you love, but also the...

Conducting classes during the coronavirus pandemic is not the only major change theatre and music departments have faced. Plans for Theatre 21 to merge into the Conservatory of Music were finalized and executed this semester. With the department undergoing some reconstruction, students and faculty have...

For those who rely on group collaboration and public displays of their work to fuel their creativity, quarantine was either the best or worst thing to happen. With live performances and many other aspects of the music industry on pause, student and alumni music artists have been forced to think outside...

Alicia Keys’ new album dropped on Friday and the 15-track work is genius, which was to be expected. Her career has featured R&B bops such as “No One,” “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Girl on Fire.” This album features tracks that speak into racial injustice, personal strength and a shifting...

After the release of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” the dysfunctional duo returns for the third and final installment of the iconic ‘80s music-based series, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. With both nods to the past and plenty of updated references and scenarios, director Dean Parisot...

Amid the chaos of the coronavirus, Conservatory students have adapted to online education. Music majors are reeling the effects of the switch, as physical presence is an integral part of the musical learning process. But with some patience and creativity, students and professors alike are overcoming...