Belly-Laughing to a Joke with No Translation: A Review of 'Being Funny in a Foreign Language'

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“What do you think Taylor Swift is doing right now?” It's a question I like to ask my friends, usually over a few pints at a bar. Not...

Presence Flaunts a New Pop Punk Attitude In His Single “RUNNING BACK 2 YOU!”

Every person I know my age has mentioned at least once, “If only I had started that YouTube channel when I was 14.” Pop punk artist...

Give Up the Ghost Once More: Pillow Queens Find Peace in Madness on "Name Your Sorrow"

Upon my first listen through of Pillow Queens' new album, Name Your Sorrow, I couldn't help but tingle with an odd feeling of deja vu. I...

You Must Have a Young Dad: The Black Keys Act Their Age on "Ohio Players"

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Beyond Cowboys and Tractors: The Beauty of Country Music

With the recent release of Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter," and the ensuing debate over its classification within the country genre,...

The Fever Haze's Fifth Record Moonbow: Glowing as Warm and Bright as the Name Suggests

When I was first recommended The Fever Haze’s 2022 record, An Apple on the Highest Branch, I knew they’d be a band for me. The Michigan...

A Cautionary Tale on "Rebranding": The Case of Camilla Cabello's I Luv It

The early signs of rebranding come in all shapes and forms: Deleting previous social media posts, trying to create new catchphrases...

Dude, How Do You Feel? Mordecai's "Should've Known" is a Jolly Good Show

Do y'all remember that episode of Regular Show "Mordecai and the Rigbys?" In it, Mordecai and Rigby start a fake band for an open-mic so...

Yeat's 2093: Mumble Rap or Economic Theory?

Unpacking the Portland rapper's grandest statement yet.