Crucified in Crimson: A Performance Review of Aurora Gray’s New EP Christian Park

Last October, I witnessed my first Afrikan Heritage House Soul Session. These monthly gatherings display the talents of Oberlin’s Black community while incorporating such cultural elements as shoe-throwing as a form of applause. A stand out in the extensive lineup was Aurora Gray ‘27, an independent artist whose soft-spoken, but controlled vocals are soothing enough… Continue reading Crucified in Crimson: A Performance Review of Aurora Gray’s New EP Christian Park

Bloody Bugs and Forest Rock: Time Bug at Porchella

On May 11, The folk-punk band Time Bug will perform a 20-minute set at Porchella at Tank Hall at 3:30 pm. Porchella — which has become an Oberlin tradition — is the ultimate ‘darty.’ Every year, Tank Co-Op welcomes all students to their humble front porch for some sun with a groovy soundtrack. This year,… Continue reading Bloody Bugs and Forest Rock: Time Bug at Porchella

Fronzoli and Its Psychedelic Supremacy

  It’s not difficult to be immediately fascinated by the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. The chaos of their name alone is provocative, but their sixth album, Fronzoli (2023), takes their intrigue to a whole other level.  I’ve been an adoring fan since I first started listening around 2020 and an obsessed freak ever since I saw… Continue reading Fronzoli and Its Psychedelic Supremacy