Alicia Keys’ new album shares an important message
Alida Benoit, Journal Contributor
September 29, 2020
On Sept. 18, Alicia Keys released her seventh studio album, “Alicia.” After the four years since “Here” was released, Keys' new album excites fans worldwide with its seductive sound, rhythm and blues. The moving, emotional lyrics performed by Keys provide just what the world needs right now....
Run The Jewel’s newest album “RTJ4” tackles racial injustice
Ashley Fairchild, Journal Contributor
September 22, 2020
“F*** it, why wait?” These four words would serve to catapult the rap group Run the Jewels, better known as RTJ, from an underground indie group with a cult following to the voice of a social movement. Killer Mike and El-P of RTJ serve as the “murder rappers,” whose music is the perfect background to...
Taylor Swift is no longer a pop princess with her new alternative album “Folklore”
July 29, 2020
Taylor Swift’s surprise quarantine album “Folklore” has proved that the former country darling and pop princess is also an indie queen, with the 16-track album that transcends into something magical and nostalgic. Swift, who is known for huge fanfare and celebrity drama surrounding her albu...
Suffolk alum Jillian Ann’s debut EP is truly romantic
May 19, 2020
Suffolk University alum and 2020 Berklee College of Music graduate, Jillian Ann, recently released her debut EP “Truly, Madly, Deeply” that is ultimately honest in navigating the complicated feelings that come with a romantic relationship. The five songs on the album were written and composed over the s...
You’ll be falling for Trevor Daniel after hearing his debut album ‘Nicotine’
April 5, 2020
Like smoking a cigarette, Trevor Daniel’s album “Nicotine” is addictive. On March 26, the 25-year-old musician released his debut record and the collection of 10 short pop songs each deserve a spot on the radio. Daniel kicks off the record with the title track “Nicotine,” incorporating them...
Remain ‘CALM,’ 5 Seconds of Summer’s newest album is also their best
April 5, 2020
On Friday, March 27, 5 Seconds of Summer released their fourth album “CALM.” The album takes inspiration from older styles of pop and rock, using styles from the 70s, 80s and 90s. This album is their best they have ever produced. Bassist Calum Hood stated in an interview with Billboard Magazin...
Conan Gray brings cinematic energy to debut album
March 31, 2020
Conan Gray released his debut album “Kid Krow” on Friday, March 20, which feels like the soundtrack to a coming-of-age film in all the right ways. The album features pre-released fan favorites like songs “Maniac,” “Checkmate,” “Comfort Crowd” and “The Story.” “Comfort Crowd” begins...
Gordon Lightfoot steps back into the music scene with warm and simple folk album
March 23, 2020
When most of us envision life in our 80s, we see grandchildren playing in the backyard, a steady retirement and loads of free time for relaxation. 81-year-old Gordon Lightfoot, however, has been spending this period of his life creating a folk record that feels oh so sweet. Lightfoot dropped “Solo” on March 20, hi...
BTS’ groundbreaking ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ highlights group’s musical experience
February 26, 2020
The biggest boyband in the music industry, BTS, made a comeback on Friday, Feb. 21 with their new album “Map of the Soul: 7.” On the album, the band reflects on their experience over the past seven years since debuting as a musical act. The lyrics also encompass Swedish psychologist Carl Jung’s...
It’s time to face it: Tame Impala’s new album is in a league of its own
February 19, 2020
Kevin Parker, better known as Tame Impala, stops time with his long-awaited fourth album “The Slow Rush,” released on Feb. 14. With his award-winning previous album “Currents” being difficult to top, it’s no wonder Parker took five years to release his next. Hit songs like “The Less I Kn...
Lady Antebellum’s new album ‘Ocean’ shows band hasn’t lost its spark
November 20, 2019
Lady Antebellum is making waves again in the music industry with the release of another album, “Ocean,” revealing an emotional side of the seasoned group listeners have not been exposed to until now. The trio who has been dominating the country charts over the last decade dropped a 13-track record on N...
King Princess anything but cheap in latest record
November 6, 2019
Genderqueer pop sensation King Princess lays out heartbreak in chronological order on her debut record “Cheap Queen” released on Oct. 25. Within the time she dropped her first three singles, Mikaela Mullaney Straus, known by her stage name King Princess, went from unknown to gaining millions of ...
