Author: Griffin Frerichs

On April 11 Nell Smith released Anxious, an entry into the indie pop genre that is both bright and eclectic. Though covered in a sparkling gleam, the debut album comes after Smith’s tragic passing last October in a car accident at the age of seventeen. In her time here she used her unending work ethic,… Continue reading Recording Review: Anxious by Nell Smith →

Once a semester, first and second year classical brass students of Oberlin Conservatory put on a performance, showcasing their most recent efforts. Conducted by the trombone professor John Gruber, this semester’s Brass Ensemble concert will take place on Friday, April 25 at 7:30pm in Warner Concert Hall. The majority of the program is made up… Continue reading Luca Ivagnes in the Oberlin Brass Ensemble! →

On March 18, Saba issued the fourth studio album in his increasingly impressive discography. The release is the Chicago rapper’s first collaboration with No ID and is aptly entitled From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID. The producer’s previous creative partnerships, such as Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and Vince Staples, combine with Saba’s independence… Continue reading Recording Review: From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D. →

iceorg.org On Friday, March 14, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) capitalized on its many Oberlin connections, as a number of its performing members are alums or current faculty. Conservatory students joined them in Warner Concert Hall to showcase Oberlin’s continued commitment to music of the modern era. An eager audience witnessed a wide variety of… Continue reading The International Contemporary Ensemble Visits Oberlin →

At the beginning of December Lauren Mayberry took her first full step into a promising solo career with her debut album Vicious Creature. Since CHVRCHES’s last release in 2021, the band by which the lead singer gained notoriety both began a hiatus and signed to a new record label. In this transition period Mayberry found… Continue reading Recording Review: CHVRCHES’ Laura Mayberry Goes Solo →

On Saturday evening of March 1st Hao Yang performed a program as eclectic and emotional as her approach to the classical guitar. Fitting to the intimacy of Kulas Recital Hall, her craft expressed itself through storytelling. The selected pieces showcased an exploration across emotional extremes and mastery of technique. Her unmatched expression has brought her… Continue reading Hao Yang Matches Her Technicality With Warmth →