Jo Ochenduski Jo Ochenduski

“PORTALS” Marks the Beginning of a New Era for Melanie Martinez

Released on March 31st, "PORTALS" is the third full-length album released by former contestant of The Voice Melanie Martinez. In this album, Melanie discusses past life regression therapy while ending the trilogy of her character Crybaby. In this review, I will be rating each song and providing my rationale behind each rating.

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Rogan Campbell Rogan Campbell

“Nature Morte:” An Album with Feeling and Movement

Albums that really resonate with me have a few requirements. It needs to flow through each song without losing my attention, and it needs to capture a feeling. The feelings should take the listener from place to place within that feeling. When I say that, I mean I want an album that moves, even if it is a small and subtle movement. I want to be able to paint a picture in my mind using only what the artist is giving me. An album from this year that I have hit all my criteria is “Nature Morte” by the band Big Brave.

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Lucas Rosenberger Lucas Rosenberger

Paramore’s “This Is Why” Might Be Their Best Album Yet

It's been over six years since Paramore’s album “After Laughter” made its debut. Now, Paramore is finally back with their newest album “This is Why.” “This is Why” is an explosive and short-lived LP, which has sounds reminiscent of late 90s alternative rock bands such as The Cardigans and Garbage. It also blends the sound of their earlier albums such as “All We Know is Falling” and “Brand New Eyes” and some of the frontwoman Hayley Williams’ newer solo music. All the past influences help create the unique, dark sound that we had yet to hear from the Nashville natives until now.

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Daulton Shields Daulton Shields

A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Black Death at the Hands of a Child

Rats: A single word that serves as an ultimate descriptor for a time in which the Black Death swept across Europe. This killed an estimated 50% of the entire population of the continent. France was no different. The plague swept across the country in search of a small boy that was completely oblivious to the power that he would later possess. He learns his power could destroy pure evil. Remember: keep Hugo close, stay in the light, and beware of the rats.

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Henry Foster Henry Foster

“Ants From Up There” - Redefining the Classic

The first time I remember hearing about Black Country, New Road was from friends. They pointed me to their flagship single “Sunglasses” as a cover song; it did its job. It wasn’t until the first album “For the first time” came out that I realized how this band would emotionally impact me and many others.

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Ny Nuby-Williams Ny Nuby-Williams

Wendy’s New Menu Items - Are They Worth It?

Is it worth spending $8 on Wendy’s new Italian Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich? Will the Peppermint Frosty put you in the holiday spirit? Ny-Nuby Williams tells you about Wendy’s new items in this review!

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