“Valentine” firmly solidifies Jordan’s place as a masterful songwriter and indie-rock icon. It’s a powerful work of art, and an ode to the sensitive and lovesick that should become a modern classic.
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‘Music of the Spheres’: Coldplay’s Foray into Outer Space
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The connection between the cosmos and love is a constant message throughout the album, but the band never fully uncovers what it wants this to mean until the album’s closing track.
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TEST SPIN | ‘Happier Than Ever’
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“Not My Responsibility” feels almost otherworldly in how it so beautifully articulates the double standards that exist for women in the music industry.
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Cornell Concert Commission Announces In-Person Concert with Cautious Clay
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Cautious Clay’s music blends genres, from hip-hop to indie and R&B. With his extensive experience with singing, producing and playing various instruments — such as the saxophone, flute and guitar.
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Action-Packed ‘Black Widow’ Finally Spotlights a Deserving Character
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With captivating protagonists and a thrilling plot, audiences are able to leave the theater feeling satisfied with how the last bit of Natasha’s story is told.
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‘WILSHIRE’ and the Tug-of-War Between Privacy and Vulnerability
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Tyler Okonma — more famously known as Tyler, the Creator — recently came out with his latest studio album titled “Call Me if You Get Lost.” Released last month, it has received critical acclaim and reached number one on the Billboard 200 charts. The album dissects specific themes including romance, accumulation of wealth and loneliness.
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TEST SPINS | Revelación and Retirement in Review
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As an entity, the EP is full of life and energy. Every song is catchy, upbeat and definitely dance-worthy. Selena has stepped out of her comfort zone and it has proved to be worthwhile.
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TEST SPINS | DJ Khaled’s ‘Khaled Khaled’: As Inconsistent As Ever
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‘Khaled Khaled’ is the mediocre assortment of jams that is pretty much exactly what one would expect out of a 2021 DJ Khaled album.
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TEST SPINS | Dayglow Brings More Sunshine on Harmony House
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Harmony House started as the soundtrack to a fictional sitcom. Sloan Struble, the man behind the music/dayglow, was inspired by the soft rock of the late 70s and early 80s, as well as the old TV show Cheers. From the synths to the lyrics, the whole album is drenched in the welcoming, nostalgic vibe of an old sitcom.
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Save Your Tears, The Weeknd and Ariana Grande are Here
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Ariana gives the song a magical quality. Her voice is sweet and gentle, with an alluring edge that immediately distinguishes her background vocals in the first verse from the ones in the original version.
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A Seat at The Table: Five Years Later
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The production and the lyrics of the album were breathtaking, and five years later, it still forms the paradox of an album that is both timely and timeless.