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Review: Harry Styles is back with a fresh, new sound

Coming back strong from a four-year break, Harry Styles released his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Switching genres as a distinguished pop artist is a hard feat, but Styles transitions to dance music in a seamless way, making for a great listening experience.



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The Art of Learning: Olivia Dean

If you ever wanted to explore a singer-songwriter who teaches the art of loving yourself, how to be loved, finding joy in life, and independence, all while celebrating generational strength, Olivia Dean is your girl. 





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Byte’s favorite films of 2025

Like any year before it, 2025 saw the release of countless new films, and we here at Byte have thoroughly enjoyed many of them. While the following is not a comprehensive list of this year’s best features, enjoy a selection of our staff’s favorite new flicks!


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‘Zootopia 2’ ssssuprised me

Zootopia 2 didn’t have the same magic and whimsy as the first movie, but it didn’t try to. It traded that for an emotional, character-driven plot, and I really appreciated it.