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Evil Woman, House of the Rising Sun

Mysteries in Media Vol. 3: An “Evil Woman” in the “House of the Rising Sun”

Jacob Schick April 26, 2017
This week's Mysteries in Media examines the nature of evil and addiction in two songs.
Kygo

Kygo’s ‘It Ain’t Me’ Video Enters Into the Surreal Realm of Subconscious

Barrette Janney April 26, 2017
Intriguing visuals in Kygo's 'It Ain't Me' music video, though engaging, ultimately do not yield any sense of fluidity or purposefulness.
Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble’s ‘Paris Sketches’ Transports Audience Abroad

Isabella Dow April 23, 2017
The University Wind Ensemble presented an evening of internationally-inspired music with an abundance of energy and immense talent.
Search For Everything

‘Search For Everything’ Remains Stylistically Similar, But Just as Moving

Barrette Janney April 23, 2017
John Mayer's 'The Search for Everything' contains all the bluesy, thoughtful, and rolling sounds fans have been accustomed to over the years. Despite this Mayer still finds ways to innovate slightly and infect our heads with his lyricism.
Halsey

Major Waves Coming to Music World This Summer

Caleb Griego April 19, 2017
This summer sees many artists, like HAIM, Halsey, and Beck, coming back with big anticipated releases. As a result the summer of 2017 is shaping up to be a season full of hits and potential classics.
the lobster

Mysteries in Media Vol 2: Lobsters and Coconuts

Jacob Schick April 19, 2017
This week's Mysteries in Media focuses on the ending of 'The Lobster' and the meaning of 'Coconut.'
Keaton Henson

Keaton Henson’s ‘Epilogue’ Music Video Uses a Single Shot to Heighten Loneliness

Caleb Griego April 19, 2017
Sometimes a concise, uninterrupted image can be just as complex as a lively, dynamic one. Folk rock artist Keaton Henson details this idea in his beautifully simple 'Epilogue' music video.
Biking

Frank Ocean and Jay Z Go for a Ride in ‘Biking’ and More in Singles This Week

Tomas Guarna April 19, 2017
Justin Bieber invade the Latin music world, Lady Gaga disappoints, and Frank Ocean stuns with Jay Z in 'Biking' in eclectic singles this week.
L.A. Divine

Cold War Kids Stun and Inspire with ‘L.A. Divine’

Isabella Dow April 9, 2017
Fans will love the Cold War Kids' 'LA Divine,' which represents their stellar songwriting and blues rock sound with a reflective and authentic album.
mysteries in media meat loaf carly simon

Mysteries in Media Vol. 1: Meat Loaf and Carly Simon

Jacob Schick April 5, 2017
In the first volume of the Mysteries in Media series, Assoc. Editor Schick explores what Meat Loaf won't do for love and who Carly Simon thinks is so vain.
a crow looked at me

Emotions Fly in ‘A Crow Looked At Me’

Tomas Guarna April 5, 2017
Mount Eerie's new album is a solo project by singer Phil Elverum as he mourns the loss of his wife.
kendrick humble

Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” Plays Down Glaring Flaws

Barrette Janney April 5, 2017
"Humble," a new music video by Kendrick Lamar, seems to shoot too high, leaving the artist falling flat.
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