The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 23, 2024

Music

Chrisitan Leave breaks into new sound with recent EP

Indie-pop artist Christian Leave shocks fans with a departure from his traditionally acoustic sounds, trading in for a broader genre mix in his recently released EP, “Days Like Lost Dogs.” Leave initially gained popularity for his presence on the now…

HIPPO CAMPUS teases upcoming album with new single

American rock band HIPPO CAMPUS (“Way It Goes”) released their single “Boys” on Oct. 19 as the first teaser for their album LP3 coming out Feb. 2, 2022. The song has a beautiful and catchy melody and accompanying lyrics about…

‘Faces’ reminds Mac Miller fans of late artist’s talent

“Faces” was the 11th mixtape released by late hip-hop and rap icon Mac Miller. The tape was originally released for free download in 2014, but it was not until Oct. 15 of this year that Miller’s estate released it on…

Indie-pop artist Ritt Momney stuns with sophomore album

“Sunny Boy,” the sophomore album from Ritt Momney, the indie-pop singer-songwriter hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, stuns with its laid back, bright sound.  After gaining recognition for the breakthrough single, “Young Adult,” Ritt Momney released his first studio album…

England-based musician Cosmo Sheldrake releases three songs

Cosmo Sheldrake (“Cuckoo Song”), an England-based musician that incorporates natural sounds into his music, has released an EP of three songs. TOAST, a British clothing company that promotes environmental sustainability in an industry dominated by unsustainable fast fashion, commissioned the…

Elton John’s ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ brings something for everyone

Elton John (“Rocketman”) released his much anticipated album, “The Lockdown Sessions,” on Oct. 22, and it has something for every music listener. John’s 32nd studio album, “The Lockdown Sessions” is made up of 16 tracks that feature a different collaboration…

‘Easy on Me’ brings hope for upcoming Adele album

Adele (“Someone Like You”) released her latest single, “Easy On Me,” on Oct. 15, and it is easy to love. Set to release again on her newest album coming out on Nov. 19, “Easy On Me” is the perfect breakup/divorce…

Bold ‘When Christmas Comes Around…’ hypes listeners for holidays

Kelly Clarkson (Wrapped in Red) released her ninth studio album “When Christmas Comes Around…” on Oct. 15 and it proves that it is never too early to get into the holiday spirit.  The album has 12 tracks, with four new…

Depressive ‘Working for the Knife’ concludes Mitski hiatus

Mitskisuki Laycock, known as Mitski (“Two Slows Dancers”), has released a new single titled “Working for the Knife” after years of silence following her “Be the Cowboy” album tour, along with a music video for the song. Mitski’s music fits…

‘Music of the Spheres’ shows introspective, energetic Coldplay

Grammy Award winners Coldplay released their ninth studio album, “Music of The Spheres” on Oct. 15. The concept album is in many ways a journey into uncharted territory for the band, which has garnered worldwide popularity in the past with…