The Statesman

Conan Gray reinvents 1980s pop with contemporary indie flair in latest album “Found Heaven”

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • April 10, 2024

Prepare to be transported to a world where indie-pop meets the 1980s with the release of pop artist Conan Gray’s album “Found Heaven” on April 5.

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Beyoncé shakes the music world with new album “COWBOY CARTER”

Adrienne Esposito • April 10, 2024

“This ain’t Texas,” Beyoncé sings in the opening line of “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” But you don’t have to be from or in Texas to enjoy this enchanting, unique Beyoncé album.

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Devon Gabriella’s debut EP “From the Next Room” is an introspective and intimate musical tapestry

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • March 1, 2024

Singer-songwriter Devon Gabriella released her debut extended play (EP) titled “From the Next Room” on Feb. 23, blending introspective lyrics and acoustic pop melodies.

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Dove Cameron shines in all of her gothic-pop glory with debut album “Alchemical: Volume 1”

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • December 17, 2023

Dove Cameron released the highly-anticipated first half of her debut album, “Alchemical: Volume 1,” on Dec. 1 — a decade after she began starring on the Disney Channel sitcom “Liv and Maddie.” Her debut album is slated to be released in two parts.

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Reneé Rapp’s debut album ‘Snow Angel’: an artful symphony of vulnerability

Clare Gehlich • September 3, 2023

Released on Friday, Aug. 18, Reneé Rapp’s debut album “Snow Angel” navigates themes of complicated relationships, sexuality, authenticity and vulnerability. The 23-year-old singer first came to prominence after winning a Jimmy Award.

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The 1975 revisit their musical roots in new album “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

Skylar Sena • October 18, 2022

Fans of The 1975 — myself included — were pleased with the nostalgic sound and tone of “Being Funny” and felt it was a return to the sound they know and love from Healy and the band.

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Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”: Track by track

Rayia Habibulla • September 11, 2022

R&B and pop icon Beyonce released her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE” on July 29, topping the charts with a selection of groovy and self-empowerment-themed songs.

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“Rare” by Selena Gomez celebrates recovery and self-love

Melissa Azofeifa • January 19, 2020

Selena Gomez’s latest album “Rare” is a celebratory album, having been released on Friday Jan. 10., five years since the release of “Revival” in 2015. The album celebrates Gomez surviving a tumultuous couple of years.

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Country singer Kane Brown drops new album “Experiment”

Evelin Mercedes • November 18, 2018

Kane Brown, one of the hottest country artists at the moment, according to Billboard, has quickly emerged with a loyal fan base and is now spreading a powerful message on equality and overcoming personal challenges with his newest album, “Experiment,” released on Nov. 11.

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Review: Flatbush Zombies puts the rap game in a grave with “Vacation in Hell”

Gregory Zarb • April 10, 2018

The Flatbush Zombies, who take their name partly from their neighborhood in Brooklyn, have returned after two years and multiple tours with their sophomore album “Vacation in Hell,” released on Friday, April 6.

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EP Review: Homegrown rock trio MJT’s “Home”

Justin Lerner • September 3, 2017

Originally a jazz band, MJT’s sound has progressed into an alternative soul-rock vibe, making crowds mosh one minute, then link arms and sing together the next.

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Album Review: Lorde keeps her throne

Kayla McKiski • June 28, 2017

Theatrical and complete, “Melodrama” is a bridge connecting fans to Lorde’s castle; even the queen is emotional.

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