Tag: music review
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New album ‘LUV vs The World 2’ exceeds fans expectations with catchy beats
by Cameron Smith First announced in 2018, Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” has seen it’s fair share of controversy. Since its announcement, Lil Uzi Vert has: announced his retirement from music; released an album cover that resembles to the Heaven’s Gate Cult logo; legal feuds with the Heaven’s Gate Cult and announced his return to…
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New album ‘Pep Talks’ raw, intimate portrayal of personal hardships
by Seth Hall Alcoholism, divorce, and hard times can always be overcome. These are themes seen in new music from up-and-coming band Judah and the Lion. When I first heard Judah and the Lion, I was 13-years-old and music wasn’t yet a major part of my life. The band had this unique style that I…
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Honors debut album ‘Feel Better’ captivates with new, original style
by Seth Hall Alternative music mixed with R&B comes together for a unique up-and-coming band. In 2018, R&B/ electronic band “Honors” debuted their first album titled “Feel Better.” Prior to the release of the album, Honors had grown their popularity by releasing various singles in 2016. With their first release topping almost 23 million listens…
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Raw emotion, catchy beats complete ‘The Search’
by Seth Hall Staff Writer Depression is an ever-growing issue that a young artist aims to confront. In the world of music, almost anything can be expressed, whether it be happiness, wealth or even depression. Nathan Feuerstein, commonly known as NF, is a young Christian rapper whose story is rather depressing. When NF was a…
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Wayne’s new album ‘Funeral’ drops fan expectations
Staff Writer With his legacy album “Tha Carter V” out of the way, Lil Wayne is back experimenting with an array of styles and a maze of wordplay. It’s hard to know what to expect from Lil Wayne, not to diminish his impact on hip-hop, from his witty one-liners to his prolific mixtape catalog. His…
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Tragedy brings new strength toward new ‘Circles’ album
by Cameron Smith Staff writer The accidental drug overdose of rapper Mac Miller in September 2018 sent tears and shock into not only the rap community, but also the entire music industry. A month prior to his death, he released his fifth studio album “Swimming” – which the public believed would be his last album.…
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Guitar virtuoso John 5 bringing electrifying instrumentals to Lubbock
Guitar legend John 5 is taking instrumental guitar to new levels with his new “Invasion” album and tour. John William Lowery, more widely known as “John 5,” has performed around the world with headlining bands such as Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. He has also played sessions with Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley of KISS, and…