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Bruno Mars returns to soulful, Latino roots with ‘The Romantic’

After years of anticipation, Bruno Mars returns with his latest album “The Romantic” that blends his signature soul with vibrant Spanish and Latino influences. This new era feels intentional from the very first track. Rather than chasing trends, Mars leans…

Charli XCX’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ album draws mixed reviews from fans

This year’s “Wuthering Heights” album by Charli XCX was a bold and dramatic departure from anything she has done before; a project that feels like a creative challenge as much as a soundtrack.  Instead of the high energy hyperpop that…

Ticketmaster under fire from fans, artists alike

Concertgoers across all genres have struggled recently due to the massive increase in ticket prices. The biggest and most widely known culprit is Ticketmaster. The distribution company has come under fire multiple times in recent years due to its dynamic…

Florence + The Machine explore female power with ‘Everybody Scream’

Florence + the Machine’s “Everybody Scream” is a spellbinding album that explores themes of feminine power, healing and transformation through a haunting sound. The sixth studio album by Florence + the Machine was released on Halloween. “Everybody Screams” reaffirms Florence…

Panic! At The Disco headlines “When We Were Young” fest

Las Vegas-based alternative rock outfit Panic! At The Disco reunited to headline the When We Were Young music festival Oct. 18 and 19. The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first album, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” by…

Daniel Caeser returns from music hiatus with heartwrenching ‘Son of Spergy’

After a two-year long hiatus, singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar released his fifth album, “Son of Spergy,” on Oct. 24. Named after his father, who was a gospel singer, Caesar uses subtle melodies and heart wrenching lyrics to highlight his familial ties,…

Bruce Springsteen revisits his darkest work with new release

In perfect timing with the film based on his life, Bruce Springsteen has released an expanded edition of his 1982 album “Nebraska” in a box set, which includes a 2025 remaster of the original, an electric edition featuring the E…

Not For Radio releases debut solo album ‘Melt’ covering love, nature

MarĂ­a Zardoya of the band The MarĂ­as explores her feelings of love and loss on her debut solo album, “Melt.” Under the artist name Not For Radio, Zardoya created the album with artist-producer Sam Evian and producer-instrumentalist Gianluca Buccellati within…

All Time Low returns to charts with surprising new album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’

Baltimore, Maryland’s very own All Time Low released their tenth album, “Everyone’s Talking!” on Oct. 17. The record, which features 15 songs and runs 41 minutes in length, is filled with clever quips and playful titles, contributing to their bright,…

Riot Fest celebrates 20 years with headliners Green Day, Blink-182

For its 20 year anniversary, Riot Fest hosted an incredible rock music festival that thousands of concertgoers will never forget. The event lasted from Sept. 19-21 at Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, with almost a hundred different acts performing. Bands…