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Back with a bang

Back with a bang

By Asia Simmons, Staff Reporter October 21, 2016

After taking a break from music for a few years, Solange Knowles comes back with a bang. Born in Texas, she has made the charts with her recent album “A Seat at the Table.” This is Knowles’ third...

J-Views blends versatile tunes

J-Views blends versatile tunes

By Abbey Cadieux, Print Editor June 9, 2016

One of the best parts of watching any good documentary or television show is the soundtrack. Whether a song lays over swooping visuals of a snow-capped mountain or an illuminated cityscape at night, there...

Lemonade tastes bittersweet

Lemonade tastes bittersweet

By Anna Post, Print Editor May 23, 2016

Watch out and fear the defiant wrath of Beyoncé’s new visual album Lemonade. The album is dynamic. It contains similar sweet beats to Bey’s previous hits while adding a zest of flavor with...

Mind of Mine impresses vast audience

Mind of Mine impresses vast audience

By Asia Simmons, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

Editor's note: An in-depth review of Zayn's album is featured in issue 12 of North Pointe. Former member of One Direction, Zayn Malik,  has came out with a solo album, Mind of Mine, which is a taste...

Rihanna stages fresh, memorable concert

Rihanna stages fresh, memorable concert

By Anna Post, Print Editor April 3, 2016

The lights dimmed. The stage glowed. The singing commenced. Rihanna begins the concert with her song “Stay” and the eloquent piano played along as the Queen of Pop made a dramatic entrance. In...

Pool provides refreshing listening experience

Pool provides refreshing listening experience

By Abbey Cadieux, Assistant Editor February 10, 2016

Rating: 4 stars There’s a certain odd feeling that comes with driving down a mysteriously vacant cityscape just after dark. Indie pop band Porches’ newest album, Pool, encaptures that exact scene....

Sia releases captivating new album

Sia releases captivating new album

By Alex Harring, Staff Reporter February 5, 2016

Rating: 4 stars In her lyrics, Sia claims to not care about singing on key, but someone on her team must. Her new album, This Is Acting, is by far her most powerful set yet. Boasting a power-plop sound,...

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Ham for Hamilton

By Sarah Wietecha, Assistant Editor December 1, 2015

Any new show added to Broadway has some big shoes to fill. Hamilton, the newest edition to 46th street, does not disappoint. America’s founding fathers are reborn on stage to share the story of the youngest...

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Purpose matures teenage heartthrob

By Jennifer Kusch, Managing Editor November 22, 2015

Justin Bieber has made a lot of mistakes, but clearly, it’s not too late to say sorry. Whether it was abandoning his pet monkey in a German airport, visiting a brothel in Rio or tearing through a residential...

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VIXX concept album adds charisma to Kpop group

By Josie Bennett, Staff Reporter November 20, 2015

Kpop group VIXX, or Visual Value in Excelsis, is known for its six talented members N, Ken, Leo, Ravi, Hongbin and Hyuk. The band has brought together extravagant concepts ranging from colorful to dark...

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Sounds Good Feels Good lives up to its name

By Mora Downs, Life Editor October 30, 2015

Rate: 4 out of 5 stars ✫✫✫✫ Following their first arena tour, Australian pop punk band 5 Seconds of Summer released their sophomore album Sounds Good Feels Good. The record dropped on...

New album revives Gomezs image

New album revives Gomez’s image

By Jennifer Kusch, Managing Editor October 24, 2015

Another Disney princess has arrived. While she hasn’t lost either of her heels or met her own Prince Charming, Selena Gomez is carrying on the Disney dynasty with her new album Revival. Gomez is counted...

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