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Album Review: 'It Won't Always Be Like This' by Inhaler

Album Review: ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ by Inhaler

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 27, 2021

Inhaler’s debut album, “It Won’t Always Be Like This,” shows a promising start for the Dublin-based indie band. Fronted by Elijah Hewson, the son of U2’s Bono, the band has a sound that teeters...

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The Revenge of Hobo Johnson album by Hobo Johnson.

Album review: The Revenge of Hobo Johnson by Hobo Johnson

Ash Anders, Volunteer DJ Jul 14, 2021

In the fourth album by award-winning Hobo Johnson, a California-based lyrical rapper, Johnson presents strong messages about political control, as well as his own issues, including mental health. "The...

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Volunteer pick album review: THIRD SIDE OF TAPE by Lil Ugly Mane

Volunteer pick album review: THIRD SIDE OF TAPE by Lil Ugly Mane

Maureen Thacker, Volunteer DJ Jul 13, 2021

Hip-hop. It’s a genre that everybody’s familiar with. Its influence on today’s music scenes, both mainstream and underground, is incalculable. Tracing back to the house parties of DJ Kool Herc, hip-hop...

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Album review: Call Me If You Get Lost

Furio Gerwitz, Volunteer DJ Jul 7, 2021

"Call Me If You Get Lost" is the latest album by rapper and producer Tyler the Creator, released on June 25.  The album largely acts as a victory lap in the wake of the critical and commercial success...

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Album review: Songs in A Minor: 20th Anniversary Exclusives

Album review: Songs in A Minor: 20th Anniversary Exclusives

Ash Anders, Volunteer DJ Jun 30, 2021

“Songs in A Minor: 20th Anniversary Exclusives” is the self-explanatory release of four songs dedicated to Alicia Keys’ debut album, “Songs in A Minor” (2001), which sold more than 50,000 copies...

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Volunteer pick album review: Wrong by NoMeansNo

Volunteer pick album review: Wrong by NoMeansNo

Maureen Thacker, Volunteer DJ Jun 28, 2021

Only sheep need a leader - How three randos from Canada created the greatest punk album you've (probably) never heard of. “Hear the angels sing! This is the end of all things!” Punk is one...

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Album review: A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals

Furio Gerwitz, Volunteer DJ Jun 23, 2021

"A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals'' is the latest album by American duo Sweet Trip, released on May 28. The album is their first major release since 2009's "You Will Never Know Why." Sonically,...

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Album Review: memoryland by CFCF

Sydney Chatani, Radio General Manager May 3, 2021

"memoryland" is the latest album by Montreal-based electronic music producer CFCF, released on April 9 by label BGM Solutions. CFCF as a project has been active since the late 2000's, beginning with...

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Album cover art for ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE by BROCKHAMPTON

Album Review: ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE by BROCKHAMPTON

Ash Zapata, Volunteer DJ Apr 21, 2021

ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE is BROCKHAMPTONS’ sixth album. It is an amalgamation of introspection and life, as it digs at political issues, mental health, and life and death. This album is sort...

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Album cover art for Ride on Time by Tatsuro Yamashita

Album Review: Ride on Time by Tatsuro Yamashita

Eric Kingston, Program Director Apr 19, 2021

Japanese artist Tatsuro Yamashita was one of the most successful City Pop artist in the 1980s reaching worldwide audiences. Since the start of his musical career staring in the 1970s, Yamashita has released...

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Album cover art for 理髪店 Beat 1990​-​1994 by Haircuts for Men

Album Review: 理髪店 Beat 1990​-​1994 by Haircuts for Men

Furio Gerwitz, Volunteer DJ Apr 14, 2021

理髪店 Beat 1990​-​1994, roughly translating to Barber Shop Beat 1990-1994 and released on March 23, is a new project by prolific vaporwave musician Haircuts for Men, henceforth referred to as HFM....

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Album cover art for Jackrabbit Slim by Steve Forbert

Album Review: Jackrabbit Slim by Steve Forbert

Eric Kingston, Program Director Apr 12, 2021

Plagued with extremely high expectations after being dubbed “The Next Bob Dylan” Steve Forbert’s commercial career suffered from these pressures set upon him. Some may call him a one hit wonder with...

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