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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…

Twenty One Pilots ends career-starting narrative, future left uncertain

For the past decade, Ohio-based alt-rock outfit Twenty One Pilots has carefully and masterfully crafted a long-running narrative through their music, based around a protagonist, Clancy, and his struggle with mental health and the controlling forces of the city of…

Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, more shine at ‘star-studded’ MTV’s VMAs

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards was one for the ages. From Lady Gaga’s acceptance speech to Yungblud teaming up with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, the night was truly for the elite, filled with unforgettable performances, iconic…

Pantera at SPAC; return of cowboys from hell

This past week, on Sept. 9, heavy metal giants, Pantera, made their long-awaited return to Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center. The concert, originally scheduled for July, was one of the best I have seen in a while. This tour, their…

Sabrina Carpenter lands in hot water after release of new album

With a shocking cover album and title, Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album sparked a wave of discussion among social media and pop fans. Released on Aug. 29, “Man’s Best Friend” follows quickly after Carpenter’s hit album, “Short ‘n Sweet” (2024)….

Ellie Goulding returns with upbeat pop on ‘Higher Than Heaven’

Rating: 5/5 stars Ellie Goulding (“Brightest Blue”) released “Higher Than Heaven” on April 7 through Polydor Records. The album was originally announced in October 2022. It is her first album in three years, since “Brightest Blue” (2020), Goulding has been…

Your Laker Review Guide to Concert Tours in 2023 (March-August)

Still upset that you were not able to purchase Taylor Swift tickets? Well, have no fear, Laker Review is here. We have put together a friendly guide to help you along your musical journey this year.  Journey (“Freedom”) launched their…

Lana Del Rey’s dad, Rob Grant, announces debut album ‘Lost at Sea’

Rating: 2.5/5 stars Self-described “accidental recording artist” Rob Grant released his debut single “Setting Sail On A Distant Horizon” on Feb. 24. According to his Spotify profile, Rob Grant is an oddity in the music industry because despite not knowing…

2000s musicians making comebacks in 2023

One of the giants of the 2000s pop scene, P!nk (“What About Us”), announced on Feb. 17 that she will be going on tour this year, after dropping her new album “TRUSTFALL” the same day. It will cover 14 cities…

Pierce the Veil releases standard but impressive pop-punk album

Rating: 3.5/5 stars It is a fantastic time to be an emo music fan. Pierce the Veil (“Misadventures”) released their first album, “The Jaws of Life,” in seven years on Feb. 10. Longtime followers may know that it is a…