Kendrick Lamar's surprise 'GNX' drop comments on hip-hop's influence
Hip-hop poet Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, “GNX,” reflects on the genre, but lacks focus and fails to break new ground, according to our columnist. Read more »
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K-pop soloist Yves amplifies niche concepts with 2nd EP
K-pop artist Yves stands out with her second EP, featuring a cutting-edge K-R&B sound and carefree lyricism. Read more »
Green Day to release new edition of their best album, 'American Idiot'
Green Day is revisiting the success of their iconic album, “American Idiot,” with the release of its 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Read more »
Post Malone successfully debuts country sound with help from star-studded supporting cast
Post Malone’s new album, "F-1 Trillion" signals the rapper's transition into country music. With his new song releases with popular country artists and consistent lyrics, the album proved to be another hit. Read more »
Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' expresses complex emotions with comedic lyrics
Sabrina Carpenter solidified her status alongside other pop icons with the release of her second studio album, "Short n' Sweet." From the fun, playful lyrics in "Espresso" to the emotion-charged "Sharpest Tool," Carpenter's album guides listeners through love and heartbreak. Read more »
Cherish your final days at SU with our graduation playlist
This playlist will tell you “Congratulations” and that you and your friends “Are All In This Together” as you take on graduation. Read more »
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ should mark end of Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff era
Taylor Swift released 31 songs for “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” mixed with two sounds and lackluster lyrics. The album feels disjointed, and Swift needs to stop creating repetitive work. Read more »
J. Cole leaves his lyrical roots behind in ‘Might Delete Later’
J. Cole’s new album, “Might Delete Later,” is the next iteration of rapper disses. Previously, Kendrick Lamar bashed Cole when he was featured on “Like That” by Future and Metro Boomin. Read more »
Beyoncé explores Black identity, musical landscapes with 'COWBOY CARTER'
Beyoncé released her eighth studio album “COWBOY CARTER” on Friday. The project spans across genres and explores America’s western and southern cultures. Read more »
Metro Boomin, Future prove their mettle with ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’
“WE DON’T TRUST YOU” is the first full-album collaboration between Metro Boomin and Future. Together, the artists capture hustle and progress. Read more »
Hozier’s highly anticipated 'Unheard' touches on themes of longing, vulnerability
Hozier’s latest EP gives fans more like his fall album, “Unreal Unearth.” With four tracks inspired by love, loss, longing and more, our music columnist thinks this might be his best EP yet. Read more »
The deeper meaning of Kacey Musgraves’ 'Deeper Well' gets lost in its repetition
“Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves explores her Saturn Return, or how people’s lives align with their true path when the planet returns to the same position as it was during their birth, in her new album. Read more »
Ariana Grande makes an emotional return to pop music with 'eternal sunshine'
Ariana Grande returns with her seventh studio album “eternal sunshine.” Crafted from experiences of love and heartbreak, Grande brings listeners on a universal journey of transformation and self-discovery. Read more »
Beyoncé returns to country music with ‘TEXAS HOLD ‘EM’ and ‘16 CARRIAGES’
During this year’s Super Bowl, Beyoncé released singles “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES.” The tracks represent her southern heritage and mark her resurgence in the country music genre. Read more »
From Taylor Swift to Metro Boomin, our music columnist shares their Grammy predictions
Our columnist predicts the 66th annual Grammy Awards’s outcomes. Some wins include Victoria Monét’s album “Jaguar II” and Tyla’s track “Water.” Read more »
Playboi Carti’s anticipated 'MUSIC' leaves fans feening for more
Playboi Carti teases his fans with both new styles and an album drop. Carti’s has released a mix of upbeat and dark songs on YouTube. Read more »
Kid Cudi’s ‘INSANO’ is a step down from his usual standard
Kid Cudi’s newest album “INSANO” transitions from his regular music style, fusing elements of today’s popular hip-hop music Read more »
Snoop Dogg's 'Doggystyle' is just as influential 30 years later
The anniversary of Snoop Dogg’s ‘Doggystyle’ album shares stories of his past, present and future Read more »
'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' 25 years later
Ms. Lauryn Hill's genre-shifting album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023 Read more »
Kevin Abstract’s 'Blanket' delivers a new voice separate from BROCKHAMPTON
Kevin Abstract leaves BROCKHAMPTON in the past with his newest album ‘Blanket’ Read more »
Brent Faiyaz’s 'Larger Than Life' outshines his previous works
Brought together through intro tracks and skits, Brent Faiyaz’s “Larger Than Life” is a quality, cohesive project Read more »
Blink-182 attempts revival of their glory days
Attempting to recreate their former success, Blink-182’s new album falls short Read more »
Offset debuts second solo album ‘SET IT OFF'
Offset cements his place as a solo artist with his sophomore album, ‘SET IT OFF’ Read more »
