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Björk reigns as art pop queen with strange single ‘Atopos’

Icelandic artist Björk (“Utopia”) released “Atopos” on Sept. 6 as the lead single of her upcoming tenth studio album, “Fossora.” The track is a collaboration with Kasimyn, one half of Indonesian electronic duo Gabber Modus Operandi (“PUXXXIMAXXX”).  The title “Atopos”…

Professors, students perform on Waterstreet, reliving classic hits

Rob Auler, professor of piano at SUNY Oswego and concert coordinator, alongside fellow colleagues and students wrapped up the Waterstreet Square Concert Series with a bang on Aug. 26. Auler was asked to perform for the 2022 Concert Series months…

Taylor Swift fans rejoice at upcoming album’s announcement

Thirteen years after being infamously interrupted by Kanye West (“Life of the Party”) during her 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) acceptance speech, singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, Taylor Swift, makes headlines again; this time, she controlled the narrative.  This…

Earl Sweatshirt dives into mainstream hip-hop with album ‘SICK!’

By Jarrad Wakefield The ever-enigmatic Earl Sweatshirt (“Whole World”) is back.  It has been two years since we have heard from Odd Future’s most introspective and introverted member with his 2020 LP “Feet of Clay.” The album somewhat mirrored the…

Cordae’s ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’ marks solid sophomore album

By Joseph Palatsky Cordae (“Bad Idea”) released his second studio album, “From A Bird’s Eye View” (FABEV) to follow up his debut, “The Lost Boy.” The Maryland native’s first album was overshadowed by the all-time flop of an album released…

Rex Orange County single hints at potential new sound

By Abigail Connolly  After a three year hiatus, Alexander James O’Connor, the singer-songwriter known as Rex Orange County (“Face to Face”) has dropped a new single and release date for his fourth studio album, “Who Cares?” O’Connor was first recognized…

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Prince combines soft vocals, sexy vibes on latest album

On Sept. 30 prolific music icon Prince released his 33rd studio album, “Art Official Age.” Prince, well known for his flashy costumes and dazzling stage presence, has not released an album since the 2010 album “20Ten.” In his career, Prince…

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Glass Animals get wild on musical jungle book ‘Zaba’

As the indie music scene continues its rise in popularity, a plethora of acts have come into their own, developing new sounds and creating unique styles. This musical revolution has provided some very different and eccentric styles, and the same…

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Paloma Faith’s musical contradictions transcend genres

In 2009, U.K. based artist Paloma Faith released her debut single “Stone Cold Sober.” Upon its release, Faith became a household name across the U.K. and large portions of Europe. From that moment, Faith went on to release her albums…

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Weekend Roundup: March 7-9

What’s happening this weekend in Oswego (March 7-9): Future Oswego Leaders Conference: Future Oswego Leaders Conference is being held on March 7 and 8 in the campus center food court. Enjoy presentations by students, alumni, the Compass, SUNY Oswego clubs,…