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Semester soundtracks: Two playlists for fall 2021

By Sarah Howorth and Olivia Garrone | August 19, 2021

Not one, but two playlists that will carry you through the semester — from the anticipation of returning to the University to rushing across Grounds to make it to your 8 a.m.

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Tyler, the Creator brings great summer anthems on his new album

By Omari John | July 25, 2021

“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST” follows Tyler the Creator's career-defining masterpiece “IGOR” from 2019, which earned Tyler his first number one album and Grammy Award.

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Now boarding InterstellHER

By Darryle Aldridge | July 25, 2021

While the takeoff for “Planet Her” was smooth sailing with the aesthetics and visuals, Doja Cat missed the landing with the album itself. 

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“The Life of Pi’erre 5” shows one of hip-hop’s best producers can also rap — and very well hold his own

By Brandon Brown | July 3, 2021

“The Life of Pi’erre 5” — aside from providing blissful beats and bars of swagger — proves that Bourne can effectively straddle producing and rapping.

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Tied for First: Songs to be better

By Stefan Lizarzaburu | May 20, 2021

I’ll never get over my fascination with the power of chance. But chance doesn’t always serve me well. Chance tells us how, but doesn’t always tell us why. 

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The ultimate finals season playlist

By Mahika Ghaisas | May 7, 2021

If you need a mood-booster for this finals season, give this motivational pop playlist a try.

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Hey Jude, do you listen to Dominic Fike? Because Paul McCartney does

By Grace Eberhardt | April 25, 2021

“McCartney III Imagined” is an adaptation of his 2020 release titled “McCartney III,” featuring covers and collaborations with modern greats across a wide range of genres.

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Declan McKenna is the best thing to happen to indie-pop

By Mahika Ghaisas | April 25, 2021

Through his determination to use his voice for change, Declan McKenna has become the best thing to happen to indie-pop.

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The Brand New Day Benefit Concert honors legacy of empowerment

By Sarah Howorth | April 22, 2021

On April 17, the Virginia Women’s Chorus broadcasted the "Women Against Violence: Brand New Day" Benefit Concert on YouTube in support of sexual assault awareness. 

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‘Sunflower’ reasons to find peace in life’s complexities

By Sydney Seligman | April 15, 2021

Maroney strives to leave the angst of his earlier projects in the rearview as he negotiates the terms of life and love, despite the adverse anxieties surrounding them.

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Tied for First: “She’s Leaving Home” by Syreeta

By Stefan Lizarzaburu | April 9, 2021

No song better exemplifies the approach of covers that listen, feel and reshape through re-experience than Syreeta’s cover of “She’s Leaving Home” by The Beatles.

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Demi Lovato begins a new chapter with most recent album

By Darryle Aldridge | April 8, 2021

Almost three years after Demi Lovato's overdose, she makes her triumphant return to music with a full-length studio album and a four-part documentary.

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"Dark River" is a folksy exploration of letting go

By Olivia Garrone | March 22, 2021

Lydia Luce's mesmerizing sophomore album “Dark River” is filled with catchy folk beats, a plethora of dreamy instrumental notes and powerful lyrics, intertwining to create an emotional and immersive experience. 

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“Green Blue + Indigo Violet” is as colorful and dynamic as it sounds

By Sarah Howorth | March 19, 2021

“Green Blue + Indigo Violet” points to uncertainty, whether it be in love, life or self. However, the album makes inner turmoil shockingly attractive.