“The Life of Pablo” West drops new album on Tidal

By: Zenab Saeed ~Staff Writer~ Following many delays, changes and great anticipation, Grammy Awar-winning artist Kanye West released his seventh studio album titled “The Life of Pablo” on Feb. 14. The album, which was released by GOOD Music and Def Jam Records, is West’s first album release after his 2013 release of critically-acclaimed and Grammynominated “Yeezus.” West began work on “The Life of Pablo” in late 2013. The album, which was originally titled “So Help Me God,” was initially projected for release in 2014. West switched the name of the album to “Waves” and “Swish” before ultimately deciding on “The … Continue reading “The Life of Pablo” West drops new album on Tidal

Say Anything drops unannounced LP

By: Grant Vance ~Managing Editor~ Progressive punk collective Say Anything surprised fans last week by dropping their unannounced sixth studio LP, “I Don’t Think It Is.” The group, centered on the artistic sensibilities of front man Max Bemis, never settle on a particular sound, but gradually grow more and more progressive with each new album. They push the limits to a new level with their newest entry. Following “Hebrews,” Bemis’ guitar-less coming-of-age experiment addressing the trials and tribulations of fatherhood, “I Don’t Think It Is” continues to move the group in a new direction without compromising the unique factors that … Continue reading Say Anything drops unannounced LP

A Review of 2015 Pop Culture

By: Emily Brennan ~Staff Writer~ We whipped. We “nae-naed.” We Netflix-ed but mostly chilled. We praised men for letting themselves go physically because now I guess we like the appearance of a 50-year-old dad body. Mass amounts of people called their ex’s at inappropriate hours of the evening thanks to Adele’s album, “25.” But really, thank you. Caitlyn Jenner was undoubtedly one of the biggest stories of the year in pop culture, advocating for the transgender community across the world and breaking the Internet with her Vanity Fair cover. Drake and Meek took over the Internet as well, firing saucy … Continue reading A Review of 2015 Pop Culture