‘Surf punk’ band The Frights create memorable indie album
“Everything Seems Like Yesterday,” the recently released album by The Frights, encapsulates the difficulties of growth and change in a raw, beautiful way. The fourth studio album was released by the San Diego “surf punk” band in late January and…
Breaking down new international chart-topping music releases
Every day, millions of tunes spin our planet round. Each Friday, however, we get a taste of all those new musical releases that will make those never-ending weekends of study or work more pleasant and easier to handle. As we…
Weekly Spotify Breakdown: Nov. 15, 2019
In contrast to last week’s international journey, listeners will remain local this week with the Nov. 15 recommendations. While the compilation is varied, it does not improve last week’s outstanding international mix. Including new tracks by artists such as R&B…
Fall Out Boy releases new album ‘Believers Never Die…’
American rock and punk band Fall Out Boy dropped a new album titled “Believers Never Die…” in order to end this year on a high note. While the album mostly recovers songs that had already been covered in their 2013…
End of decade breakdown of best, worst songs of 2010s
The decade is sadly coming to an end. The 2010s had its ups and downs, but always came around. There were many different songs released, some good and some bad. However, what actually makes a song good? Is it the…
End of decade breakdown of top 10 albums of 2010s
As the decade comes to a close, we decided to revisit the Grammy winners of the past and were sorely disappointed with some of our findings. When Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” won gold while Tyler, the Creator’s “Flower Boy” didn’t…
Weekly Spotify Breakdown: Nov. 8, 2019
While listeners could notice somewhat of a lack in the variety of international music styles in the past weeks, this weeks Spotify has ended that streak, something for which Oswego State’s international community should be thankful. This week’s national recommendations…
DJ Audien redefines music as escapism with first studio album
American DJ, record producer and musician Nathaniel “Nate” Rathbun, recognized by his stage name Audien (“Something Better”) released his first studio album, “Escapism,” last Friday. Characterized by a chill and hypnotizing electronic sound, the album is full of smash hits…
‘Weekly Spotify Breakdown’: Nov. 1, 2019
Friday, Nov. 1’s “New Music Friday” Spotify update lightly improved from that of the prior week. While listeners could notice a steep decline in the variety starting three weeks ago, Spotify has been trying to pick that up. While its…
Punk rock band My Chemical Romance announces reunion show
Fans might have come out of their emo phase when the band My Chemical Romance broke up in 2013, but they can now step back into the light and enjoy this music once again. Rumors were floating around that My…
