‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ shows improvement for Greta Van Fleet
Following the mixed reception of its first studio album “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” in 2018, rock band Greta Van Fleet (“When the Curtain Falls”) immediately began composing music for its next album. The band, consisting of brothers Josh, Jake…
Clara Tribunella’s composition perfomance set for May 1 over Zoom
In years past, many seniors looked forward to their final semester at SUNY Oswego as a way to showcase all that they had accomplished. Whether it is at Quest Day or through senior capstones, it comes to no surprise that…
‘Moondance’ showcase’s Morrison’s iconic songwriting skills
Near the end of 1969, Van Morrison was a frustrated man. He already had a hit with the infectious “Brown Eyed Girl,” so stardom was on the way. After his first album, Morrison moved on to abstract jazz/folk with the…
Lil Nas X receives second No. 1 debut through controversial music video controversy
On March 26, Lil Nas X released the music video for his new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” The “Old Town Road” artist has been made headlines the past two weeks between a devilish music video featuring controversial…
‘Spinning’ shows successful collaboration between multiple musicians
“Spinning” by No Rome, with Charli XCX and The 1975’s lead vocalist Matty Healy and drummer George Daniels, is a certified banger but with some minor flaws. Charli XCX, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, is a true queen of…
Owen St shows talent, promise in his debut EP ‘Dahlia’
Coming up on the first anniversary of a global pandemic, one tends to think of all that they could have accomplished, or all that they have accomplished despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented. However, some artists have prevailed and managed…
‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ invokes nostalgic feelings in Swift fans
Thursday, Feb. 11, Taylor Swift announced to her 148 million fans on Instagram that she would be would re-releasing her sophomore album “Fearless” as “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” with 26 original songs and six songs that have never been heard before…
‘The Who Sell Out’ sets early standards for rock bands
Regardless of one’s age, it is almost impossible to never have heard at least one song from the band The Who. Some of their more radio-friendly hits include “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Who Are You.” Their…
‘A Night at the Opera’ reigns as essential listen for all music lovers
In the middle of a decade filled with renowned rock legends such as Led Zeppelin, The Who and Pink Floyd, among these musical pantheons is an emerging disco scene that would cement its own place in music, as a driving…
‘drivers license’ tops charts since its new year’s release
With the new year bringing a close to the year of 2020, everyone is ready for change and ready to embrace anything 2021 will bring. With a year that brought not one, but two Taylor Swift (“Love Story”) albums, a…
