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(03/02/19 5:13am)
SWMRS, after a 3-year hiatus, made a reappearance into the music scene with their fourth album, Berkley’s on Fire. Their punk style was on its way to dominating the alt-rock scene, since not many contemporary bands can put off that kind of boldness. Berkley’s on Fire is similar to their other releases, but this time around they added a mainstream pop twist. They did this in a very haphazard way; punk rock is supposed to be riotous, but SWMRS’s use of disorganized fun in this album isn’t what it used to be.
(03/01/19 6:00pm)
by Olivia Weinzapfel
Concerts are a special kind of musical experience; a band’s music is atmospherically enhanced for the fans, and the shows forever leave a lasting memory. Young the Giant’s performance at Purdue University's Elliot Hall of Music on Feb. 21 will be remembered well by fans, despite slight shortcomings in their performance. Small mistakes were collectively waived by the listeners, as the audience ultimately gave a grand ovation at the end of the concert.
(02/24/19 5:00pm)
by Olivia Weinzapfel
SWMRS, after a 3-year hiatus, made a reappearance into the music scene with their fourth album, Berkley’s on Fire. Their punk style was on its way to dominating the alt-rock scene, since not many contemporary bands can put off that kind of boldness. Berkley’s on Fire is similar to their other releases, but this time around they added a mainstream pop twist. They did this in a very haphazard way; punk rock is supposed to be riotous, but SWMRS’s use of disorganized fun in this album isn’t what it used to be.
(02/02/19 7:08pm)
Gregory Alan Isakov, a truly underrated folk deity, performed in a stunning late-January concert at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio. Drawing in the perfect audience and creating a suitable aesthetic, Isakov and his backing band members put on an outstanding raw performance. It was a fantastic show even from the opening act, which featured solo guitarist Danny Black. Isakov has a very invariable discography; all songs are similar in their tempo and somber mood, which created my personal uncertainty for how the concert was going to go in terms of keeping the audience interested. To my surprise, the show exceeded all expectations and made for a flawlessly enriching event.
(02/01/19 8:00pm)
by Olivia Weinzapfel
Gregory Alan Isakov, a truly underrated folk deity, performed in a stunning late-January concert at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio. Drawing in the perfect audience and creating a suitable aesthetic, Isakov and his backing band members put on an outstanding raw performance. It was a fantastic show even from the opening act, which featured solo guitarist Danny Black. Isakov has a very invariable discography; all songs are similar in their tempo and somber mood, which created my personal uncertainty for how the concert was going to go in terms of keeping the audience interested. To my surprise, the show exceeded all expectations and made for a flawlessly enriching event.
(01/27/19 10:00pm)
Heard It in a Past Life is the debut studio album for Maggie Rogers, an artist who has all the qualities of an emerging indie guru. Prior to the album release she had already produced two singles, which were melodic masterpieces in a unique style of alternative pop.
(01/27/19 5:00pm)
by Olivia Weinzapfel
Heard It in a Past Life is the debut studio album for Maggie Rogers, an artist who has all the qualities of an emerging indie guru. Prior to the album release she had already produced two singles, which were melodic masterpieces in a unique style of alternative pop.
The two singles, “On + Off” and “Alaska” were released 3 years ago, which gave fans more than enough time to build anticipation for more. Rogers definitely delivered to high hopes with all twelve pop-oriented tracks in Heard It in a Past Life. This introspective album holds a pure form of positively contagious energy, all thanks to the radiation of good vibes in the musical composition.
(11/28/18 4:00pm)
There comes a time in every band’s career where they attempt to reinvent themselves in hopes of reviving their popularity. In the case of Mumford & Sons, this was long overdue. Their last three studio albums embody the same form of neo-folk rock with an exceptionally miserable vibe. While they still keep true to that well-established reputation, their latest album release, Delta, was produced with unfamiliar variations in instrumentation and synthetic sounds. Although this slight change of audio is refreshing, the band didn’t quite bring those modifications into the lyricism or theme, which formulates a uniquely mediocre album.
(11/26/18 7:00pm)
by Olivia Weinzapfel
There comes a time in every band’s career where they attempt to reinvent themselves in hopes of reviving their popularity. In the case of Mumford & Sons, this was long overdue. Their last three studio albums embody the same form of neo-folk rock with an exceptionally miserable vibe. While they still keep true to that well-established reputation, their latest album release, Delta, was produced with unfamiliar variations in instrumentation and synthetic sounds. Although this slight change of audio is refreshing, the band didn’t quite bring those modifications into the lyricism or theme, which formulates a uniquely mediocre album.
(11/17/18 7:00pm)
Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for House of Cards
(11/15/18 12:01am)
(11/13/18 10:53pm)
by Olivia Weinzapfel
Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for House of Cards
The sixth and final season of House of Cards struggles to stay interesting after losing the star of the show. It’s hard to justify that it’s even worth the watch. Due to the sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey, who played the lead role of Frank Underwood, the producers were forced to fire him. The reigns were explicitly passed on to his character’s wife, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright), when she closed Season 5 by saying, “My turn.” The transition of leads went as well as one could expect, given the circumstances. Despite this respectable rework, Season 6 still lacked in the show’s traditionally complex schemes. To no one’s surprise, it just wasn’t the same. The disputes we had all come to know and love in this show didn’t make much of an appearance. Additionally, some problems in this season were left up in the air, while others didn’t even add up logically.