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Squid Game Review

Squid Game Review

Story by Abigail Ostovich | Contributing Writer Everyone’s current obsession with Netflix’s disturbing South Korean horror series, "Squid Game," is taking over social media platforms worldwide.  The...

Review: Meek Mill’s 'Championship' is a strong comeback album

Review: Meek Mill’s ‘Championship’ is a strong comeback album

Sidelines December 2, 2018

Photo courtesy of Revolt Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer Philadelphia artist Meek Mill’s has released his fourth studio album, titled “Championships." The album follows his mixtape (EP)...

Review: Chelsea Cutler achieves balance on 'Sleeping with Roses II'

Review: Chelsea Cutler achieves balance on ‘Sleeping with Roses II’

Sidelines November 11, 2018

Photo courtesy of Youtube Story by Nick Hardin / Contributing Writer Chelsea Cutler is a 21-year-old singer, songwriter and producer hailing from Westport, Connecticut. Cutler took an interest in creating...

Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra accomplishes instrumental artistry on 'IC-01 Hanoi'

Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra accomplishes instrumental artistry on ‘IC-01 Hanoi’

Sidelines October 27, 2018

Photo courtesy of Unknown Mortal Orchestra Story by Max Leach / Contributing Writer Earlier this year, Unknown Mortal Orchestra released their fourth album, "Sex & Food." Adding to their repertoire...

Review: St. Vincent exudes vulnerable reinvention on ‘MassEducation’

Review: St. Vincent exudes vulnerable reinvention on ‘MassEducation’

Sidelines October 14, 2018

Photo courtesy of Flipboard  Story by Nathaniel Nichols / Contributing Writer On Friday, St. Vincent released her latest album, titled “MassEducation.” This album is the stripped down version of...

Review: Basement's 'Beside Myself' is deeply self-aware, buried in rock revivalist romanticism

Review: Basement’s ‘Beside Myself’ is deeply self-aware, buried in rock revivalist romanticism

CIM Digital October 13, 2018

Photo courtesy of Basement's Website Story by Mamie Lomax / Assistant Lifestyles Editor  Darlings of British alternative-rock group Basement released their fourth full-length album “Beside Myself”...

Review: Kurt Vile toes line of self-indulgence with ‘Bottle It In’

Review: Kurt Vile toes line of self-indulgence with ‘Bottle It In’

Sidelines October 13, 2018

Photo courtesy of Matador Records  Story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer In what has become his signature laid-back vocal delivery, Kurt Vile remarks, “I’ve always had a soft spot for...

Review: Sheck Wes’ 'Mudboy' is not as infectious as breakout hit 'Mo Bamba'

Review: Sheck Wes’ ‘Mudboy’ is not as infectious as breakout hit ‘Mo Bamba’

Sidelines October 6, 2018

Photo courtesy of Pitchfork Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer G.O.O.D Music (Kanye West) and Cactus Jack (Travis Scott) label signee Sheck Wes’ debut project has been released. The project...

Review: Big Thief singer Adrianne Lenker enchants with restrained sound on ‘Abysskiss’

Review: Big Thief singer Adrianne Lenker enchants with restrained sound on ‘Abysskiss’

Sidelines October 6, 2018

Photo courtesy of American Songwriter Story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer Since the advent of digital recording, the music charts have encouraged the idea of filling songs with “more”...

Review: Noname's 'Room 25' shows that future of rap is bright

Review: Noname’s ‘Room 25’ shows that future of rap is bright

CIM Digital September 15, 2018

Photo courtesy of Stereogum.com Story by Naffie Njie / Contributing Writer "Room 25" pulls no punches and dives headfirst into sexuality, blackness, womanhood and identity. It is unlike any album we...

Review: 'The Predator' plot self-destructs

Review: ‘The Predator’ plot self-destructs

Sidelines September 15, 2018

Photo courtesy of Wired Story by Isaac Arthur / Contributing Writer While "The Predator" does stay true to its sci-fi/action roots, its story is jumbled and its characters are dull. Director Shane Black...

Tyler, The Creator gets creative with ‘Flower Boy’

Sidelines July 24, 2017

Story by Nick Jones / Contributing Writer Tyler, The Creator’s new album displays Tyler’s unexpected sensitive side. Although Tyler has not lost his crazy and sometimes brutal personality, he decides...

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