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“The Life of a Showgirl” reflects on Swift’s fame

Ava Perez, Deputy Social Media Editor November 23, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2025 issue.  Few artists in modern music have reinvented themselves as successfully as world-renowned pop star Taylor Swift. Transforming from country sweetheart to pop icon to vivid storyteller,...

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Young Thug and YSL drop bulky “Slime Language 2”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor April 22, 2021

After several months barren of lots of exciting music, Young Thug and his label members put out the expansive and spicy Slime Language 2 on April 16. This new addition follows up the 2018 record Slime Language, a decent effort with a handful of memorable...

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Playboi Carti drops long awaited “Whole Lotta Red”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor January 15, 2021

After some two years of waiting and hyping up the project, Playboi Carti finally released his third album Whole Lotta Red on Christmas day.  Die hard Carti fans have been anticipating this record for quite some time, with a leak surfacing every once...

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Drake makes return with “Dark Lane Demo Tapes”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor May 5, 2020

After a year away from the spotlight yet still having a presence on a few loose features, Drake has returned with his first project of the decade, Dark Lane Demo Tapes, on May 1. On Thursday, April 30, it was rumored that Drake would be releasing...

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“Gigaton” marks Pearl Jam’s return

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor April 7, 2020

Amongst the clutter of new music to flood streaming services these past weeks came the return of one of rock’s last bands standing: Pearl Jam. For the first time in almost seven years, grunge icons Pearl Jam delivered their tenth studio album...

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“Eternal Atake” lands earlier than expected

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor March 9, 2020

After what seemed to be an eternal wait, Northern Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert finally dropped back down to Earth to release his highly anticipated album, Eternal Atake. Fans love Lil Uzi Vert for his vocal agility, infectious energy and catchy...

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“Colorado” affirms Neil Young’s legacy

Aidan Springs November 5, 2019

After seven long years, Neil Young and Crazy Horse have reunited once again in collaboration to produce Colorado. Recorded 9,000 feet above sea-level at the Studio in the Clouds in Telluride Colorado, the album is Young’s 39th studio record. With bassist...

Denzel Curry at Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in Manchester, TN.  June 7-10, 2018.

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Denzel Curry flaunts roots on “ZUU”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor June 10, 2019

Florida native and highly talented rapper Denzel Curry totes his Miami upbringing and prolificacy on fourth studio album ZUU that dropped May 31. Curry has had a great year so far; he’s dropped three singles, a groundbreaking Rage Against the Machine...

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