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Feelings causes all the feels

“Feelings” causes all the feels

By Alex Goossen, Intern November 13, 2017

  Hayley Kiyoko’s new single, “Feelings,” is about the feeling you get when you start to develope a new crush. The beat manages to be both soft and upbeat, the bass is smooth and adds a rich...

Taylor Swift adapts to new “Reputation”

Taylor Swift adapts to new “Reputation”

By Emily McCloskey, Intern November 13, 2017

After much anticipation, Taylor Swift dropped “Reputation.” Selling over 700,000 copies on its first day, “Reputation” is the most talked about album this fall and is predicted to sell over 2 million...

Sleep is for the weak

Sleep is for the weak

By Zoe Graves, Editor November 7, 2017

At two in the morning, most people are sleeping. Not Jake Miller. Since January of this year when he split from his record label, Miller spent the early hours of the morning in his room, learning how to...

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“Younger Now” Travels Back to Cyrus’s Roots

By Anna Post, Editor October 1, 2017

From being a puerile and bubbly childhood country star to becoming a more vulgar persona in early 2014, Miley Cyrus has proved to be dynamic. Her eclectic poppy undertones and electric vocals have changed,...

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Nothing like a ‘Warm Glow’ to put you to sleep

By Zoe Graves, Page Editor September 25, 2017

Seven months after releasing their debut album “Landmark,” Saint Paul, Minnesota natives Hippo Campus are back with a new EP. “Warm Glow” features three new tracks with a sound reflecting the title,...

Milky Chance has more of an upbeat mood with new album

Milky Chance has more of an upbeat mood with new album

By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2017

As the album title and artwork suggest, “Blossom,” by the German indie-folk band Milky Chance, projects a brighter, more uplifting sound than the band’s first album, “Sadnecessary.” “Sadnecessary,”...

Migos Shine on new album Culture

Migos Shine on new album ‘Culture’

By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

After being called “the Beatles of this generation” by Donald Glover at the 2017 Golden Globe awards and boasting a No. 1 song on the charts, the Migos are showing listeners that their superstardom...

I Decided gives insight into Big Seans life

‘I Decided’ gives insight into Big Sean’s life

By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter February 7, 2017

In his fourth studio album, “I Decided.,” Detroit rapper Big Sean reveals exactly why he won’t be taking any losses with a new, motivated outlook on both his life and music. From dropping his...

Syd’s debut solo album makes waves

Syd’s debut solo album makes waves

By Maxwell Murray, Intern February 6, 2017

Syd, lead singer in The Internet, released her debut solo album “Fin.” The sound of the album can be described as a mixture of ‘90s R&B, taking inspiration from artist such as Aaliyah, yet it's...

Sheeran bounces back

Sheeran bounces back

By Jacqueline Squillace, Staff Reporter January 22, 2017

After an agonizing year-long sabbatical, Ed Sheeran has returned to the world of music, releasing two singles on Jan. 6.  The new singles, “Castle on the Hill” and “Shape of You,” offer a taste...

Keys album hits all the right notes

Keys’ album hits all the right notes

By Anna Post, Editor November 16, 2016

There have been numerous politically charged albums about social injustice and inequality on iTunes lately. But Alicia Keys’ latest album, “Here,” stands out from them all. After four years of...

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98.7 Amp Radio’s Boo Bash is Halloween hit

By Emma Brock, Design Editor November 10, 2016

Electronic dance music artist Diplo made his second appearance in Detroit on Halloween night. He was last at the Mad Decent Block Party this past August. Boo Bash is an event which 98.7 AMP radio hosts...

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