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Laufey blends theatricality with intimacy in her ‘A Matter of Time’ tour

Laufey blends theatricality with intimacy in her ‘A Matter of Time’ tour

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2025

I saw Laufey’s “A Matter of Time” tour last Thursday at Capital One Arena, her third-to-last show of the U.leg. After seeing her live, I can say I could not be more grateful that I scrambled to the...

‘The Life of a Showgirl’: It’s great, the marketing is the problem

‘The Life of a Showgirl’: It’s great, the marketing is the problem

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2025

Sequins, mascara tears, high heels, backstage scandal. That’s what Taylor Swift seemingly promised when she announced the Oct. 3 release of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Her promo...

It's only A Matter of Time until everyone falls in love with Laufey

It’s only A Matter of Time until everyone falls in love with Laufey

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2025

“It’s just a matter of time til you see the dagger.” That’s the lyric that encapsulates “A Matter of Time,” Laufey’s most experimental and lyrically vulnerable yet. Laufey, Icelandic...

The pros and cons of different types of physical music

The pros and cons of different types of physical music

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2025

I am a huge connoisseur of physical music, specifically vinyl. Listening to physical music is a great way to listen to your favorite albums in a new, more authentic way. I highly recommend any music-lover...

Ranking my favorite Met Gala outfits

Ranking my favorite Met Gala outfits

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2025

The Met Gala, an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s costume institute, was held on Monday and there were, as always, a wonderful array of delightful and disgusting outfits....

My favorite music related purchases

My favorite music related purchases

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2025

As a music-lover, I’ve curated quite the collection of music related purchases and gifts. From my vinyl record journey, to my mission to find the perfect headphones, I’ve had an extensive experience...

Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’ shows there really is a light at the end of the tunnel

Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’ shows there really is a light at the end of the tunnel

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2025

Ariana Grande’s album, released last March, “eternal sunshine” is based off the Jim Carrey film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” where a couple undergoes a medical procedure to erase...

Exploring Kenny Chesney as a Country Music Hater

Exploring Kenny Chesney as a Country Music Hater

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2025

I have a confession: I don’t like country music. It’s less that I hate it, and more that I just feel so neutral and unimpressed every time I hear another song about a good old American man with his...

From Main Character Moments to Heartbreak, Here's a Song for every Ultra-specific Mood

From Main Character Moments to Heartbreak, Here’s a Song for every Ultra-specific Mood

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2025

I’m sure we all know the feeling of needing a song to perfectly fit the moment or mood you’re experiencing – and sometimes, hunting for that perfect track is a tough task. I’m here to help by narrowing...

“Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” Would be Perfect — if it Weren’t for Dolly Parton

“Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” Would be Perfect — if it Weren’t for Dolly Parton

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2025

After releasing “Short n’ Sweet,” an album of pop perfection, the former Disney star Sabrina Carpenter skyrocketed into fame after clawing her way through the music industry for almost a decade....

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is an understated, snarky, symbolic masterpiece

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is an understated, snarky, symbolic masterpiece

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2025

After an incredibly successful year in music for Kendrick Lamar, highlighted by the Drake diss track “Not Like Us” which would go on to win five Grammys, Kendrick was offered the halftime performance...

A look at the upcoming new artists of 2025

A look at the upcoming new artists of 2025

Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2025

2024 brought us many “new” artists, quickly exploding into fame and the spotlight, including Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla and Gracie Abrams. Let’s just say the “Best New Artist” category...

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