In an attempt to interweave its own musical markings with more novel elements, the machinations of the album crumble under the forced marriage.
MisterWives Makes First StokesSet Memorable with Colorful Performance
Located on Stokes Lawn, the first annual StokesSet offered another opportunity for BC’s music lovers to see some big-name bands right from the comfort of their own campus.
The “Future Looks Good” for OneRepublic, The Fray is “Singing Low” for Rainy Days This Week in Singles
Mac Miller and Ariana Grande for some lovely lyrics in “My Favorite Part,” The Fray finds cultivates a new beat in “Singing Low,” and OneRepublic embraces EDM this week in singles.
Bastille’s ‘Wild World’ Is Overgrown, Yet Able to Tame New Sounds
With a lengthy and at times overdone album, Bastille is able to flesh out a staggering amount of lyrical and instrumental ground, but at the cost of a cohesive sounding work.
White Stripes are Tonally Mellow, While Emotionally Radiant Under ‘City Lights’
The old track by the now disbanded White Stripes displays a seldom seen gentle side from the edgy rock duo. ‘City Lights’ is a marvelous example of the bands lyric and instrumental versatility.
Heart Overrules the Head Leaving ‘Signs of Light’ Dim and Contrived
Light-hearted serenades about love can only propel a band so far. For The Head and the Heart, an unwillingness to invest in new creative avenues has its members drowning in a soupy mess of love and naivete.
Beginning its Final Year at BC, Juice Proves it is Still Fresh
It’s only when the epic ensemble that is Juice graces the stage that your attention is ripped away from the stupid shenanigans of the evening’s audience and settles on the soulful, funky essence that Juice exudes in all its performances.
Wilco’s Ardent Album ‘Schmilco’ Dives into the Acoustic Front
Changing instrumentation and maintaining an air familiar with its fans, Wilco continues to be relevant as an adaptive band.
Into the Wilds of Making Music
There is a special feeling attained when playing beloved music with your own hands as you become, arguably, closer to the music than ever before.
Homogenneous Songs Leave Travis Scott Caged in ‘Birds in the Trap’
Unrefined and bland, Travis Scott’s music in ‘Birds in the Trap’ feels hollow, but will leave listeners enthused, despite its trippy feels.