‘Dirty Computer’ Review
Thalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Janelle Monáe has always been a woman of mystery, and her approach to her upcoming LP, “Dirty Computer,” is exactly that. She has crafted an amazing, intricate world based on science fiction and Afrofuturism. Monáe released her first two singles in late February. “Django Jane,” which plays...
Cardi B vs Twitter Backlash
May 1, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Hip-hop’s newest princess Cardi B recently came under fire on twitter this week for twerking during her performance at Coachella. Cardi B debuted her baby bump on Saturday Night Live last week, to the surprise but glee of her fans. However, the reception of her behavior at Coachella was not the ...
Post Malone Dropping New Album Later This Month
Matthew Verrilli, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone, is a 22-year-old hip-hop/R&B artist from New York. In July of 2015, Post released “White Iverson” and a month later he was signed to Republic Records. Since then, he has collaborated with multiple artists such as 21 Savage, 50 Cent, and Kanye...
Ariana Grande Debuts New Single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’
Lauren Cohen, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Ariana Grande released her newest single off her fourth studio album, “No Tears Left To Cry” on Friday. Fans speculated a song with that title would be coming as friends and family close to Grande began posting photos of themselves in a sweatshirt with the words “No Tears Left To Cry on it.” Grande also began adding teardrops ...
TWLOHA Hosts Benefit Concert
Nicole Rivera, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Student Life
Thursday night (April 5), To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) hosted their sixth annual benefit concert which included performances from Crystal Clear who opened for the headlining band Keep It Quiet. Both bands had the audience jamming out to their performances, and everyone seemed to be having a ...
Spring Weekend Lineup Includes A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Cheat Codes
Corina Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 29, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Student Life
SCOPE announced that this year’s Spring Weekend will feature comedians Chris DiStefano and Nicole Byer, and musical guests Cheat Codes and A-Boogie wit da Hoodie. The weekend will kick off with a concert performance by A-Boogie at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in the Beckerman Recreation Center, ...
Shawn Mendes Releases Two New Singles
Lauren Cohen, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
In late March, Shawn Mendes changed his social media profile pictures to a light pink and fans knew he was teasing something. Not only did he release his first single “In My Blood” on March 22, on March 23, hours later he released a second single “Lost In Japan.” “Wanted to give you another...
Drake’s “God’s Plan” Encourages Acts of Kindness
Iyana Jones, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Toronto rapper, Drake, is getting a lot of attention after the release of his video for his first single of 2018, “God’s Plan.” The video, which has been on YouTube since Feb. 16, depicted Drake performing charitable acts such as surprising students with scholarships and footing the bill for everyone...
Popular Artists Announce 2018 Tours
Lauren Cohen, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
In the past month, artists and bands such as Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Ozzy Osbourne, Post Malone and Thirty Seconds to Mars have announced that they will be going on tour. On Feb 12, Bruno Mars announced the final leg to his “24K Magic Tour.” The original tour began last March and ended in Oct...
Spotify Weekly: Creative Covers
Meghan Mahar, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
When an artist releases a song that fans think is perfect, there is little room left to improve upon it. Remixes and covers are generally detested by fans of the original artist. However, not all are bad. Here are some quality covers of well-known songs: I’m Not The Only One — Dua Lipa If you’re only familiar with Dua Lipa through her song “New Rules,” your mind will...
Streaming Wars: Spotify vs. Apple Music
Meghan Mahar, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 20, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Since its debut in 2015, Apple Music has evolved from an uncertain addition to a strong competitor against its top rival, Spotify. The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple Music is set to surpass Spotify in U.S. subscribers as soon as this year. The integration of Apple Music into the Apple dev...
“Black Panther” Tracklist
Iyana Jones, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Music
Marvel’s highly anticipated movie Black Panther, just dropped its soundtrack, and no one was ready. Kendrick Lamar teased the photo of the soundtrack on his Instagram to the glee of all of his followers and everyone waiting for the movie’s release. The vibe of the movie just based off of the soundtrack...
60th Grammy Awards: Win Some, Lose More
Zenobia Johnson, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Television
In the city that never sleeps, the 60th Annual Grammy Awards were held at Madison Square Garden Sunday (Jan. 28) night. There had been much talk about the nominations stemming from Best New Artist to Album of the Year. Although people expected a somewhat exciting and thrilling show with the string of...
Spotify Weekly: Lonely Hearts Club
Meghan Mahar, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
‘Tis the season to be cynical: Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you’re single, your heart is broken, or you think that Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, this playlist is perfect for you: Worry — Jack Garratt A simple electronic instrumental complements Garratt’s vocals while he pines over a girl that’s a...
Spotify Weekly: Alternative Picks
Thalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
This playlist mixes soft, mellow tunes to help you underwind and upbeat, party-ready tracks that are sure to suit any mood: Astronaut (Something About Your Love) — Mansionair This track mixes soft angelic vocals with electronic backup vocals. Broken — Lovelytheband “Broken” is a heartwarming love song that embraces that humans are perf...