The Oswegonian

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Music

Tyler, the Creator continues to grow with new album

Rating: 4.5/5 stars Tyler, the Creator (“Call Me If You Get Lost”) returns after three years with his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” where he takes listeners on a very personal journey that covers mature, and sometimes even dark, topics. Fans have…

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS: World Tour’ fun showcase of talent 

Rating: 3.5/5 stars Since the release of her 2021 breakout single “drivers license,” Olivia Rodrigo (“GUTS”) has experienced what can only be described as a meteoric rise in the world of popular music. Definitively one of the biggest new stars…

Skyway band gives remnants of classic punk sound on new single “Last of a Dying Scene”

Rating: 4/5 stars We can all remember 2008 when pop-punk bands like Blink-182, My Chemical Romance and Paramore reigned supreme. The scene was filled with young adults living in the moment, turning their angst into teenage anthems. It is a…

‘Zeppelin II’ belongs to dying breed of fans 55 years after initial release

As 2024 is almost coming to a close, it is better late than never to reflect on the 55th anniversary of “Led Zeppelin II,” Led Zeppelin’s groundbreaking second studio album. With a total of nine songs amounting to 42 minutes…

‘American Idiot’ at 20 years: how an iconic album remains relevant

2004 was a year full of musical milestones; Kanye West released his debut album “The College Dropout,” MF Doom with back-to-back releases of “MMMM
FOOD” and “Madvillainy” and Usher releasing his most popular song “Yeah.” However, no one could have expected…

The Cure’s new single deemed ‘aging disappointment’

Rating: 1/5 stars The Cure, the band who brought us classics like, “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Friday I’m in Love” and “Just Like Heaven” has released new music this month, almost 16 years after the release of their album “Wish.”  Did…

Lady Gaga lastest album “Harlequin” cannnot stand alone without film

Rating: 3/5 stars Lady Gaga’s new album “Harlequin,” a companion to her latest film, “Joker: Folie Ă  Deux” is a melting pot of classical theater and jazz standards with funk and soft pop. The spirit of the late great Judy…

SOPHIE releases new album three years after death

Rating: 3.5/5 stars SOPHIE, the Scottish DJ, producer and songwriter has a new album titled “Sophie,” released three years after her death in January 2021 after an accidental fall in Greece.  The musician first found success with her electronic and…

Bob Dylan’s live tour album ‘keeps the fire’ alive

Rating: 5/5 stars Bob Dylan and The Band have released an assortment of tracks from their iconic two-month tour across North America from 50 year ago. “The 1974 Live Recordings Sampler” is the second album the tour has produced, the…

Stars wow audiences with VMA fashion, performances

The Video Music Awards took place on Sept. 11 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The VMAs showcase the year’s most popular music videos and feature memorable performances by many beloved celebrities. This year’s award show was hosted…