After winning Best New Artist at the Grammys and touring the world, Adele has returned to grace the radio waves and prove that mainstream music can be quality, too. The singer stretches her voice to new lengths, and she explores her defiant side with “Set Fire to Rain” and “One & Only,” two tracks where her voice becomes almost hoarse yet no less appealing.

We’ve been back in school now for a whole week, so chances are you’re already ready for an escape. Last Thursday was “Senior Night” on Laclede’s Landing, and it reminded me of how easily that place can make you forget classes or forget the whole night if you’re not careful.