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Faye Webster performing at First Avenue on Monday, Oct. 30.

Faye Webster’s alt-country invigorates sold-out crowd at First Avenue

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 31, 2023
Four albums into her career, Webster is on the verge of her big commercial break.
The band cites inspiration from 1980s punk and emo bands.

Rising local band Virginia’s Basement crafts “emo trash” anthems

by Max Mueller
Published October 31, 2023
The St. Paul band recently played a Radio K In-studio show and is currently working on new music.
Troye Sivan, the Australian pop sensation, experiments with vibrant and modern sounds all while maintaining his signature songwriting.

Review: “Something To Give Each Other” by Troye Sivan

by Imaan Roomi
Published October 24, 2023
Sivan once again demonstrates his abilities as an expert pop songwriter.
It is important to remember what truly makes Britney great: her music and her performances.

Britney Spears is the world’s greatest living pop artist

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 24, 2023
As Britney returns to the forefront, it is time to give her her flowers.
This the group's first album in 18 years.

Review: “Hackney Diamonds” by The Rolling Stones

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 23, 2023
When not bogged down by horrendous vocal production, the Stones’ new album manages to produce some classic-sounding tunes.
The debate over the two has been raging since Apple Music's launch in 2015.

Age Old Debate: Apple Music vs. Spotify

by Alexis Letang
Published October 18, 2023
Students give their reasons why they use one music streaming service over the other.
Geese performing at 7th Street Entry on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Geese unleash chaos of new album “3D Country” at 7th Street Entry

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 17, 2023
The Brooklyn-based art rock band effortlessly brought their complex brand of post-punk to the 250-capacity venue on Saturday night.
The album is dedicated to Stevens' friend who died earlier this year.

Review: “Javelin” by Sufjan Stevens

by Max Mueller
Published October 10, 2023
Sufjan’s new project is beautifully constructed yet feels generic.
This is the rapper's eighth studio album.

Review: “For All The Dogs” by Drake

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 9, 2023
Drake’s eighth studio album feels bloated yet still showcases some noteworthy high-energy tracks.
The rappers have individually written some of the more introspective rap albums this decade.

Review: “Voir Dire” by Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist

by Cole Bursch
Published October 4, 2023
Sweatshirt and The Alchemist collaborate for the best rap album of the year.

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