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Florence + The Machine return with their most personal album to date

Aaron Johnson, Reporter | June 23, 2022

Florence + The Machine, an indie rock band led by singer Florence Welch alongside eight other band members, have returned with their fifth full length studio album “Dance Fever.” The project is packed...

Harry Styles one-ups himself with “Harry’s House”

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 21, 2022

Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Harry Styles released his introspective and charming third studio album “Harry’s House” on May 20, packed with 13 songs each as outstanding as the last. Styles...

Rex Orange County amazes in Berkeley show

Mathew Bejarano, Reporter | June 15, 2022

Rex Orange County amazes in his first Bay Area show in over two years, bringing all of the energy to Berkeley. The indie pop artist from England is coming off of his fourth studio album “WHO CARES?”...

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a master class in reclamation and growth

Maida Suta, Reporter | December 6, 2021

“Red” by Taylor Swift became an instant fall classic when it was released in 2012. With instant hits like “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “22” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,”...

After 6 years Adele returns with a forgettable performance

Cameron Oleary, Reporter | December 6, 2021

Adele’s voice and songwriting are still at the top of the industry and the overall message from the album is loud and clear and hits you right in the heart. She really shines on tracks “Easy On Me”...

MARINA deconstructs society and explores self in indie album “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land”

Kat Pursell, Reporter | June 24, 2021

Indie-pop artist MARINA’s “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land” strikes listeners with its social commentary and self-reflection.

Finals stressing you out? Listen to this playlist.

Emjay Troxclair, Reporter/copy editor | March 24, 2021

As you push through the end of finals week, here is some music to get through the stress.

A transgender pop icon: the legacy of SOPHIE

Cassandra Garcia, Reporter | February 9, 2021

With alternative pop songs you feel in your gut, SOPHIE will continue impressing new listeners after her passing on Jan. 30.

Starry rhymes and beautiful lyrics: the legacy of MF DOOM

Rodrigo Gutierrez, Reporter | February 4, 2021

Daniel Dumile, known by the stage name MF DOOM, passed away on Oct. 31 last year as a legend in the hip-hop genre.

Best pop album of 2020:“Ungodly Hour” shakes foundations of pop music

Cassandra Garcia, Reporter | November 29, 2020

“Ungodly Hour,” the second studio album by artists Chloe x Halle, has raised the bar for pop music, and is undoubtedly the best pop album of 2020. Running around 38 minutes, the 13 song album may switch...