The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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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…

SUNY Oswego’s ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ one year later

When Cameron Humphrey saw “John Proctor is the Villain” on Broadway this July, he was not just enjoying the play — he was comparing it to his past work. From scale and visuals to performances, there were a number of…

Art inspires art: novel influences Olivia Dean’s new album ‘The Art of Loving’

Olivia Dean’s latest album is a masterclass all about love as Dean goes through the ideas of love in terms of friendships, romance and self. “The Art of Loving” starts off with the title-track that sets the tone for the…

‘Buckingham Nicks’ finally gets full U.S. reissue after 40 years

Since the summer, when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks announced the reissue of their iconic debut album, “Buckingham Nicks,” in all forms for the first time in the U.S. since the early ‘80s, music fans and media outlets alike have…

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…

‘EA Sports FC 26’ hits shelves with realistic gameplay, fresh graphics

The wait is over. “EA Sports FC 26” is here and soccer fans finally get their hands on the newest version of the world’s most popular sports video game. This edition that will carry players all the way to the…

Robert Redford’s lasting impact on Hollywood, world through activism

Hollywood icon Robert Redford passed away in his sleep at his Utah home last Tuesday, his publicist announced. Robert Redford began his career like the majority of actors; small appearances on various television shows and even stage performances in the…

The Favors see FINNEAS, Ashe team up for multi-genre album ‘The Dream’

Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter FINNEAS’ new band, The Favors, with singer Ashe, has released their new album with multi-genre songs and powerful collaborations. “The Dream” is the band’s first album, but Ashe and FINNEAS have worked together since Ashe’s…