Oswego State womenâs soccer triumphs over Utica, marking strong start to season
After finishing the annual Fredonia tournament, Lakers begin season at a record of 2-1-1. The Oswego State womenâs soccer team beat the Utica University Pioneers in the Fredonia tournament, dealing them their first loss of the season. Gabriella Martinez emerged…
Zach Bryan packs stars onto album, lacks signature style
Rating: 2.5/5 stars Country singer Zach Bryanâs self-titled album was released on Aug. 25, and despite the inclusion of features from multifarious stars of differing genres, it fails to break new sonic ground. The 16-song album breaks the traditional flow…
Laufey unites past with present on jazzy, sophisticated âBewitchedâ
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Jazz has an awkward position in pop music. Critics used to encounter it in underground clubs and bars, then jazz became synonymous with commercial pop to the ire of snobs as âfailed art musicâ or even capitalist…
âSpeak Now (Taylorâs Version)â enchants one loyal, nostalgic Swiftie
Rating: 4.5/5 stars I prefer to call myself a âTaylor Swift enjoyerâ above a âSwiftie.â I like most of her music, but I will never be the fan who defends her every move. She has written bad songs and released…
âFionna and Cakeâ promises new, more mature adventures
Rating: 4/5 stars The world of âAdventure Timeâ continues to expand after the end of the original series, as âFionna and Cake,â a new Max original, seeks to bring new depth to the Land of Ooo. This is not the…
Jimmy Buffett leaves behind genuine, caring legacy for beloved fans
At the beginning of the month, America mourned the loss of one of its finest artists. Jimmy Buffett (âMargaritavilleâ), who rose to stardom with his tropical rock music, passed away Sept. 1 at the age of 76. His fans known…
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion pop, lock, flip hip-hop on new bop
Rating: 5/5 stars Historically, the music genre of rap has been dominated by men, with early influential figures being Dr. Dre (âThe Chronicâ), Tupac Shakur (âAll Eyez On Meâ, The Notorious B.I.G. (âReady to Dieâ) and many more. However, the…
Olivia Rodrigo returns gutsier than ever on long-awaited sophomore album
Rating: 3.5/5 stars Olivia Rodrigoâs (âSOURâ) sophomore album âGUTSâ was released Sept. 8. âGUTSâ has 12 songs that expand on the issues of girlhood, heartbreak and societal pressures. Rodrigo released two singles off of the album: âvampireâ on June 30,…
