Category: Reviews
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Album Review: “Bleachers”
Written by Ava Moon. Illustration courtesy of AJ Johnson. Bleachers, the indie-rock band fronted by one of the music industry’s most sought-after producers, Jack Antonoff, has had a reinvention of sorts, with their latest self-titled record. Having debuted just over decade ago, their signature sound has been characterized by smooth saxophone solos and Springsteen-esque coastal…
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Say AMEN! to Girlfriend From Hell’s Debut EP
Illustration courtesy of Ava O’Connor. “Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that God sends her shitty men until she chooses me. Amen!” That’s the universal prayer of Girlfriend From Hell, Savannah Georgia’s beloved, bratty, punk trio. Made up of Bassist Nat Durham, guitarist Jaida Maceyko, and drummer Alix Lemiere, the Sav locals are kicking off the…
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“Surveying Soundtracks Saturdays: Whisper of Heart”
Written by Sofia Folgia First of all, I’d like to formally welcome you all to Surveying the Soundtracks. My name is Sofia Folgia, a lover of music studying how to write TV and Film, and this will be an ongoing series at SCAD Radio. Every Saturday, we’re going to look at a “needle drop” in…
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Coldplay: Through the Eyes of the Average Dad Music Enjoyer
What would you say if someone tells you that the best experience you’ll ever have is just a couple of concert and plane tickets away? Well, I’m here to tell you that this is true. On September 30th, 2023, I attended the Coldplay concert with my dad and my brother, and it was the best…
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Adam and the Metal Hawks: A Crash Course in Crowd Pleasing
In most cases, the opening band has one primary objective: to warm up the crowd. In the case of Adam and the Metal Hawks (aka AMH), who opened for Bret Michaels at the BergenPAC in Englewood, the crowd wasn’t just warm, they were fired up. As for myself, not only was I hot and bothered…
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Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Written by Jacob Daniel In the seventh big-screen outing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the iconic quartet of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo, known for their crime fighting and lively personalities, have undergone a notable visual evolution. Over the years, they’ve transitioned from foam latex costumes by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to CGI creations that…