By April Lee Jasper de Boor (far left) with Poiesis Quartet It is not everyday that we encounter someone who is a modern and baroque violinist, violist, and pianist. Jasper de Boor epitomizes what it means to make music one’s lifestyle. A double major in violin and viola at the Oberlin Conservatory, de Boor will… Continue reading A Versatile Musician: Jasper de Boor
Why Sampling In Music Is Dead (Or Not)
By Max Newman In a 2017 interview with The Guardian, esteemed artist DJ Shadow discussed the current state of sampling in music. Defined by the Abbey Road Institute as “including an element of a pre-existing recording by someone else in a composition”, sampling is something that Shadow is no stranger to. The veteran DJ (real… Continue reading Why Sampling In Music Is Dead (Or Not)
Album Review: Natalia Lafourcade, ‘De Todas Las Flores’
By Max Newman Natalia Lafourcade is an intriguing artist. Born in Mexico City, she started off her career in the early 2000s with a distinctly poppy sound. Towards the end of the decade, she began to move towards more indie sonic themes, and then to straight-up folk. It was a lengthy musical journey for the… Continue reading Album Review: Natalia Lafourcade, ‘De Todas Las Flores’
“Un Vistazo a Quien es Bad Bunny” – Un Verano Sin Ti Album Review
By Ariana Cervantes Bad Bunny — need I say more? He’s a showstopper; a Vogue model; a voice uniting the Latinx community. Being a year from its first release in May 2022, Un Verano Sin Ti is his most streamed album, and for a reason. In this, Bad Bunny gives us a glance of what… Continue reading “Un Vistazo a Quien es Bad Bunny” – Un Verano Sin Ti Album Review
“Representation Matters: The Rise in Latinx Artists in Mainstream Media” Op-ed
By Ariana Cervantes Images: Grupo Firme's Instagram, GRAMMY's Website, and Becky G's Instagram “Mom, when I grow up I want to be a cantante.” “Mom, when I grow up, I want to be a ranchero.” “Mom, when I grow up I want to be a reggaetonero.” As children, we are told to follow our dreams.… Continue reading “Representation Matters: The Rise in Latinx Artists in Mainstream Media” Op-ed
A New Era of Basketball
By: Bry Woodard There is no denying it. A new era of basketball has arrived. With increased coverage and a plethora of stars to choose from, the 2022-2023 women’s collegiate basketball season has been one that will go down in history. Basketball has been around since the 1890s and the National Basketball Association was established… Continue reading A New Era of Basketball
Yaoyuan Pu and Qi Qi’s Junior Recital Concert Review
By Ariana Cervantes On Thursday, March 2nd, Yaoyuan Pu and Qi Qi played their Junior Recital in Warner Concert Hall, showcasing their piano skills on a beautiful Thursday night. They presented different pieces, yet both demonstrated precision and intricacy. The night was full of suspense, leaving the audience at the edge of their seats. Pu… Continue reading Yaoyuan Pu and Qi Qi’s Junior Recital Concert Review
Metro Boomin, Hip-Hop’s Truest Superhero: Heroes and Villains Album Review
Photo of Metro Boomin taken by Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images for Dior Homme By Reggie Goudeau On December 2nd, 2022, Leland Tyler Wayne, best known as Metro Boomin, blessed listeners with an early Christmas present in the form of his long-anticipated Heroes and Villains album. With a long list of top-notch features from artists like Don… Continue reading Metro Boomin, Hip-Hop’s Truest Superhero: Heroes and Villains Album Review
Noah Sherman on Playing Several Instruments and Paying Homage: A Concert Preview
Picture of Noah Sherman provided by himself By Reggie Goudeau On April 14, 2023, in Tappan Square, Noah Sherman discussed his history of playing music and the logistics of his senior percussion recital, which will take place at 12:30 pm on April 22 in Stull Hall. Sherman is a fifth-year whose hometown is Oak Park… Continue reading Noah Sherman on Playing Several Instruments and Paying Homage: A Concert Preview
21 Did Something for Me: The Greatest Feature Artist of the Decade
By Reggie Goudeau The cover to Metro Boomin and 21 Savage’s 2016 collab album “Savage Mode,” designed by Farris Knudsen. Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, better known as 21 Savage, has been on a rampage over the last decade with his work on features, and his rapidly developing discography. First gaining popularity with his 2016 collab album… Continue reading 21 Did Something for Me: The Greatest Feature Artist of the Decade


