Tag: review

  • Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” Punctures the Anatomy of Pop

    Olivia Rodrigo’s new album entitled “GUTS” pierced the heart and ears of her listeners with her punk-infused pop sound. Visually and auditorily, the album took heavy inspiration from 2000s pop culture. She began her drop with the single entitled “vampire”, an interesting combination of powerful vocals that represent the hard-hitting tone of the album with…

    Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” Punctures the Anatomy of Pop
  • Sunset Tree Review

     “I broke free on a Saturday morning…”  I’ve been blasting The Mountain Goats song This Year to get me through my low points for almost 6 years now. It was the first song I ever heard by my now favorite band, maybe that’s part of why it stuck. Or maybe it’s the power of the…

    Sunset Tree Review
  • Wilco Review

    Photographed by Megan Atwell It was late afternoon on the last day of Charleston’s High Water Music Festival, and I had managed to claw my way to the very front of the General admission pit for the main stage. The air is hot, humid, and filled with energy. Behind me, stands a middle-aged Argentinian man…

    Wilco Review
  • The Boys Were A Little Too Genius

    Written by Ximena Garcia-Zequera One of the most anticipated albums of the year was “the record” by boygenius. Boygenius is a supergroup that consists of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker. The supergroup was formed back in 2018 and they also released their self-titled EP that same year. “the record” was then released March…

    The Boys Were A Little Too Genius
  • Mt. Joy Review and Concert Photography

    Written by Emilio Garcia Photos by Emilio Garcia and Megan Atwell On April 13, I had the privilege to be asked to photograph the band Mt. Joy. My friend James reached out to me and I gladly accepted. I had heard of the band before, but I had never listened to them. Though, who am…

    Mt. Joy Review and Concert Photography
  • So Much (For) Stardust Review

    Written by Jalen Smith So Much For A Grand Return. As the album begins, it kicks things off with good instrumentation, keying you into a good headspace for the overall sound. “Love From The Other Side” is a good tease and decent opener to the best tracks of the album. However, with the exception of…

    So Much (For) Stardust Review