The Students in Performance concert took place on April 28 in Eaton Chapel, and showcased the skills of a variety of different performers who take classes at Beloit College. While there are many music concerts towards the end of each semester, most of them include
When J. Cole announced two weeks ago that he was releasing his fifth studio album titled KOD on 4/20, many of his fans were initially confused. Back in 2011, Cole had publicly quit smoking, telling Pound Magazines Cass Juradinho that he was, “never a really
Frankie Cosmos is one of my all-time favorite artists. Singer-songwriter Greta Kline has released 52 albums on Bandcamp since 2009, 49 of which are solo. These solo albums were recorded at home on Garageband and casually uploaded. Her music acts as a diary, documenting the
Hip hop has valued itself as a musical genre emphasizing lyrical and delivery abilities. As I see it, a quality rapper can provide a meaningful text of poetry while also transposing said poetry onto a musical platform in an innovative way, consistently. As of late
You might remember MGMT for their catchy 2008 hits such as “Electric Feel” and “Kids,” but band members Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser have released much more eccentric music since then. Their experimental 2013 self-titled was not received well by most; the blend of psychedelia
With the surprise Superbowl win by the underdog Eagles, the commonly talked-about halftime show was relegated to the backseat. For those who didn’t watch, Justin Timberlake sang at this year’s halftime show, and many people are incredibly upset by his performance. More specifically, people are
Over the lifetime of Hip-Hop, artists like 50 Cent, Eminem and 2Pac have released quality soundtracks for Hollywood films. Whole labels have also called upon their artistry to create movie soundtracks as Def Jam did with Belly. However, none of those works have been for
To a non-classically trained musician or historian, the Baroque Era may be somewhat of an enigma. Following the Renaissance, this period of diverse artistic expression in Europe began in the 17th century and continued into the 18th century. Operas, sonatas (compositions written for one or
With the approach of Valentine’s Day, reminders of love can be found everywhere- paper heart decorations, red roses on display next to convenience store checkout lanes, candy thoughtfully left out for passersby. However, if you, like me, find yourself alone during this season of love,
Although they were relatively unknown for the first several years of their existence, Two Door Cinema Club quickly became a household name within the indie rock scene following the release of their 2010 debut album, Tourist History. Part of what made the Northern Ireland-based group