Holistically embracing its political themes, ‘Remember Us to Life’ marks a change in Spektor’s standard subject matter, elevating her to a higher rung of musical maturity.
Unearthing New Understanding with Bruce Springsteen
The soundtracks of our youth may contain a few staple songs from the immense Bruce Springsteen. Overtime, however, their meaning may change as we uncover new means of interpretation.
Putting Down the Pick, Yellowcard Exits With Grace in Final Album
The alt-rock giant closes up its shop after nineteen lucrative years, but this Yellowcard album brings much more to the table than the standard woes of a swan song.
Idina Menzel Embrarks on Another Solo Album, Cannot Let Go of Past Successes
The ‘Frozen’ star releases her newest album, but fails to strike distinct notes of independence as she incorporates standard narrative tropes with uninspiring instrumental accompaniments.
Channeling Spacy’s Skill, Tom Odell’s “Here I Am” Is Haunting
The up and coming Tom Odell reigns in a strong performance in his latest music video for “Here I Am” exuding an impressive level of maturity and poise.
Passenger’s Latest Album is Broken as the Morning, Washed Up as the Sea
Painfully weak lyricism on ‘Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea’ marks a low point in Passenger’s career. Wearing out his tried and true formula, this may be Passengers final musical voyage.
Dirty Projectors, GoldLink, and Hamilton Leithauser This Week in Singles
Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam rock out “1000 Times,” the Dirty Projectors “Keep [Their] Name,” and GoldLink proves it has a “Rough Soul” this week in singles.
Violinist Daniel Stepner Graces Gasson Audience with Solo Setlist
Performing compositions from Bach, Hindemith, and Bartok, violinist Daniel Stepner ensured a lovely Sunday afternoon for those in attendance in Gasson 100.
Usher Forgoes Sympathy Through Honest Album ‘Hard II Love’
Usher gives R&B a front seat in the aptly titled ‘Hard II Love,’ as he explores sentiments from the misguided to the admirable.
Trainor Delves into Dark Realm of Substance Abuse in “Better”
Parting ways from the bubbly and light-hearted, Meghan Trainor strikes darker tones as she tackles the woes of substance abuse in her “Better” music video.