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Harry Styles’s “Fine Line” doesn’t fall victim to monotony

December 31, 2019

By Kara Murray After more than two years since the release of his self-titled debut album, English singer-songwriter and former boy band member Harry Styles finally dropped his sophomore effort Fine Line on...

The Black Keys return after a five-year break with “Let’s Rock”

WHUS Staff

December 5, 2019

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Sasha Goldblatt Garage rock band The Black Keys released their first album in five years on June 28, 2019, titled “Let’s Rock.” This was an album that I would recommend to my friends, but I would not lis...

Great Grandpa tries something new with “Four of Arrows”

WHUS Staff

November 21, 2019

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Aidan Brueckner Four of Arrows is the latest effort and sophomore LP of Great Grandpa, a self-proclaimed “grunge pop” band from the hallowed ground of Seattle. After the release of their full length debu...

Calexico, Iron and Wine collaborate on new folk rock album

WHUS Staff

October 10, 2019

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Sasha Goldblatt Americana/Tejano indie rock band Calexico released its second collaborative album with folk rock/indie folk singer-songwriter Iron and Wine on June 14, 2019, titled “Years to Burn.” The a...

Barns Courtney brings alt-rock vibes with new album “404”

WHUS Staff

September 16, 2019

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Sasha Goldblatt English singer-songwriter Barns Courtney recently released his new album “404,” on Friday, September 6. Although he claims his main genres are pop-folk and blues rock, I felt more of an a...

Music, Food, and More: A Review of Boston Calling

Aidan Brueckner

June 7, 2019

Concert Reviews, Featured, Local News, Music, News

I was lucky enough to be one of the people that Boston Calling, ahem, called, for their 10th festival this past Memorial Day weekend. Now, having the pleasure of never attended a music festival prior, I jumped...

Ola Szmidt – Ep2 // Nils Frahm – Encores 2: A Dual EP Review Bonanza in Defense of Sleepy Music

Bobby Bickley

February 18, 2019

Album Review, Featured, Music

During the Spring 2018 semester, I probably listened to hundreds of hours of ambient and acoustic music. I had always enjoyed the genre; projects by Loscil, Julianna Barwick, Huerco S., and others have long been my automatic picks for homework background music, walking between classes, and preparing food. Music that drifts in and out of focus, that is just as comfortable in the spotlight as it is in a supporting role, is an important part of everyday life for fans of the genre, myself included.

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