Laufey unites past with present on jazzy, sophisticated “Bewitched”
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Jazz has an awkward position in pop music. Critics used to encounter it in underground clubs and bars, then jazz became synonymous with commercial pop to the ire of snobs as “failed art music” or even capitalist…
‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ enchants one loyal, nostalgic Swiftie
Rating: 4.5/5 stars I prefer to call myself a “Taylor Swift enjoyer” above a “Swiftie.” I like most of her music, but I will never be the fan who defends her every move. She has written bad songs and released…
“Fionna and Cake” promises new, more mature adventures
Rating: 4/5 stars The world of “Adventure Time” continues to expand after the end of the original series, as “Fionna and Cake,” a new Max original, seeks to bring new depth to the Land of Ooo. This is not the…
Jimmy Buffett leaves behind genuine, caring legacy for beloved fans
At the beginning of the month, America mourned the loss of one of its finest artists. Jimmy Buffett (“Margaritaville”), who rose to stardom with his tropical rock music, passed away Sept. 1 at the age of 76. His fans known…
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion pop, lock, flip hip-hop on new bop
Rating: 5/5 stars Historically, the music genre of rap has been dominated by men, with early influential figures being Dr. Dre (“The Chronic”), Tupac Shakur (“All Eyez On Me”, The Notorious B.I.G. (“Ready to Die”) and many more. However, the…
Olivia Rodrigo returns gutsier than ever on long-awaited sophomore album
Rating: 3.5/5 stars Olivia Rodrigo’s (“SOUR”) sophomore album “GUTS” was released Sept. 8. “GUTS” has 12 songs that expand on the issues of girlhood, heartbreak and societal pressures. Rodrigo released two singles off of the album: “vampire” on June 30,…
“Barbie” takes on human condition with humor, heart
Rating: 5/5 stars After months of waiting and weeks of fabulously pink-fashioned press touring, “Barbie” arrived in theaters on July 21 and did not disappoint. Director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women”) spun any preconceived notions of the film on their heads…
Oswego hosts Aux Cord Wars at OzFest
It is not often that the audience chooses the opening music to a concert. But at OzFest 2023, Aux Cord Wars handed the show to SUNY Oswego students. For each round of the Aux Cord Wars, hosts Jay Dukes and…
Episode 12 – Playoff Push Along Lake Ontario
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It all comes down to this! Episode 12 of Season 6 of the 104 Sports Report has the four teams continue their push to the end of the season. Hosts Alex Brooks and Brian Burrows discuss the implications of Oswego…
Reflecting on my time at The Oswegonian
I started at The Oswegonian as a copy editor my junior year after a train wreck start to my college career due to COVID-19. I did not know anyone working there, which freaked me out, but, as a journalism major…
