Playlist of the Week: Spring Weekend
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
21 Savage was just announced as the headliner for Spring Weekend, and to get more familiar with his music before May 3rd check out this playlist! Bank Account – 21 Savage One of his biggest hits to date, 21 raps about taking on the reins of his ever-growing empire. Ocean Drive – 21 Sav...
Drake Crowned Best Selling Artist of 2018
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
The IFPI best selling artist of the year goes to yours truly Aubrey Graham, also known by his stage name as Drake. The self proclaimed “6-God” himself can add another title to his endless number of accomplishments. Drake won a Grammy for best rap song of the year for 2018’s anthem “God’s Pl...
BREAKING NEWS: 21 Savage Headlining Spring Weekend Concert
Kiana Quinonez, Managing Editor
March 27, 2019
Filed under Campus News and Events, Entertainment, Music, This Week's Top Stories
The University of New Haven's Student Committee of Programing Events (S.C.O.P.E) announced 21 Savage as the artist for this year's spring weekend concert. The reveal was held in Bartels Marketplace on Mar. 27 at 6 P.M The other highlights of the weekend were revealed as well. The theme is "All Around...
MIC Annual Benefit Show Continues Despite Setbacks
Ilana Morris & Karina Krul, The Charger Bulletin
March 18, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Student Life
On Saturday, March 9, the Music Industry Club (MIC) held their Annual Benefit Show in the German Club, and gave students a chance to support a good cause through music while providing members of MIC with real-world experience. The benefit raised money for A Voice For The Innocent, a non-prof...
Offset Releases “Father of 4” Album
Kayla Mutchler, Contributing Writer
March 13, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Offset, of Migos, is back and with a different sound. He takes a break from his usual lyrics of money, fame, and jewelry, and describes family, relationships, and overcoming addiction on his new album, “Father of 4.” The album released on Feb. 22, peaking at number four in its first week on the B...
Playlist of the Week: Best Original Song
Angela Tricarico, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
In honor of the 91st Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday, Feb. 24, these are some of the current and past winners of Best Original Song. Shallow - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper This track, from the most recent “A Star Is Born” remake, was the favorite to take home the prize this yea...
Playlist of the Week: 2019 Grammy Winners
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Celebrate music’s biggest night with the winners of the 2019 Grammy Awards. Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Taking home the first award of the night, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper win Best Pop Duo for their song in the Oscar-nominated film A Star Is Born. This Is America – Childish Gambino Gambino took home t...
Walk the Moon Concert Review
Amanda Arango, Contributing Writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
On Feb. 2, 2019, Walk the Moon performed at the College Street Music Hall in New Haven. Bear Hands, an American post-punk and indie rock band, opened the concert. All the bands are from the New Haven area. Since it dropped in 2014, Walk the Moon’s hit song “Shut Up and Dance,” went three...
Playlist of the Week: Galentine’s Day
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Grab your best girlfriends and celebrate Galentine’s Day with this playlist of awesome ladies. Light On - Maggie Rogers This track shows that Maggie Rogers knows the importance of staying true to herself and her sound. Honey - Kehlani Kehlani is a great pop star who shines best unplugged. “Hon...
Playlist of the Week: New Year, New Me
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
February 6, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Keep working on those New Year’s resolutions with this workout playlist! Sicko Mode - Travis Scott feat. Drake – If ‘Astroworld’ is Travis Scott’s theme park, then Sicko Mode is the main attraction. The three songs in one can make anyone want to get up and go for a run. Mo Bamba -...
Eilish Announces New Album Release Date
AJ Greene, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
At the age of 17, Billie Eilish has accomplished quite a bit for herself. In only three years, she has become one of the most unique pop stars of our current era. Bursting onto the scene with the single “Ocean Eyes” back in Nov. 2015, which has since has gone platinum (along with her Khalid collabor...
Playlist of the Week: Songs Turning Ten
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
It’s the new year! Time to take a look back at all of the songs we jammed out to in middle school and think, “Wow, I’m really that old.” I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas - This song soon became one of the biggest of 2009 and is still played today. Fireflies - Owl City - “Firefli...
A$AP Rocky brings Injured Generation Tour to CT
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
A$AP Rocky brings a new side out at the Mohegan Sun stage through his solo Injured Generation Tour. Rocky performed a set list of music from all eras of his discography on the Jan. 18 show. He opened the show with the song “A$AP Forever” a single off his latest album “TESTING”. Rocky hit the ...
The 1975 Delivers “A Brief Inquiry” to Fans
Zenobia Johnson, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Never a band to shy away from the truth in its rawest form, The 1975 released their third album “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” Critics are already calling it the band’s best album to date. “On this stunning album, The 1975 take on that overwhelming anxiety with nerve and aplomb, ...
6ix9ine Faces Jail Time
Tiara Starks, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Daniel Hernandez, infamously known as 6ix9ine, sometimes stylized as Tekashi6ix9, has been in the headlines for federal charges against him. The rapper just pleaded not guilty to racketeering and firearm charges. The artist is expected to remain in custody until his pre-trial conference on Jan. 2...