Imagine Dragons is versatile yet consistent in first full length album

Sarah Karels, Staff Writer
September 22, 2012
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Drawing from their past EP's "Hell and Silence" and "Continued Silence,” Imagine Dragons released their debut album to an ever growing fanbase. This indie rock band climbs the charts, with hit song “It’s Time” reaching a peak of number 63 on Billboard Charts, a relatively impressive feat for... Read more »

Ten great albums you may have missed

Jenny Krane, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
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Two Door Cinema Club maintains identity in sophomore album

Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
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After two years of anxious waiting, Ireland-based band Two Door Cinema Club finally released their sophomore album, “Beacon." As an up-and-coming band, their sound shows noticeable similarity to the band Phoenix with their similar repetitious, synthesized tones. Their first album, “Tourist History,"... Read more »

Animal Collective combines best elements for “an experimental masterpiece”

Megan Pohle, Staff Writer
September 14, 2012
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Animal Collective’s new album, “Centipede Hz”, released to the public September 3, combines both mindless experimentation and calculated lyrics, two sides of Animal Collective that rarely intertwine. After the success of their most recent record, “Merriweather Post Pavilion,” it’s hard to... Read more »

McCarley releases a forgettable sophomore album

Marielle Arostegui, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2012
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It took fours years for singer-songwriter Erin McCarley to release her sophomore album “My Stadium Electric.” She attempted to make a lighter album than her last, showing off her fun side and versatility, but ultimately, her harsh instrumental beats overshadow her message, creating an altogether... Read more »

Boy bands regain popularity with One Direction

Rachel Frenz, Video Editor
May 30, 2012
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The UK boyband, One Direction, was the first UK group to go number one with their debut album in the US. The group of five British-Irish teenage boys was formed on the UK’s show, The X-Factor. The members of the band, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson, have captivated... Read more »

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
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Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel... Read more »

“Born to Die” is vital for Lana Del Rey

Laura Shannon, Staff Writer
February 10, 2012
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Since the drop of her first hit single, “Video Games,” up-and-coming pop-artist Lana Del Rey has had Internet and media hype surrounding her every move. With a lackluster Saturday Night Live performance and the release of her masterful EP, fans and critics alike eagerly awaited the release of her... Read more »

Jukebox the Ghosts gets you dancing “under the sun”

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
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Jukebox the Ghost recently released their second album, “Everything Under the Sun,” the follow-up to this Philadelphia-based three-piece’s 2008 release “Let Live the Let Ghosts.” The band––pianist/vocalist Ben Thornewill, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Siegel, and drummer Jesse Kristin––has... Read more »

Drake “Takes Care” To Achieve Greatness

Rooscal Rozambert, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
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Undoubtedly the rap album of the year, “Take Care” leaked nine days before the original release of Nov.15 and has been a point of musical interest since last March. Drake, who formerly played Jimmy on Degrassi, the controversial Canadian all teen show, has accumulated one of the strongest fan... Read more »