Music

‘Sob Rock’ by John Mayer is sonically brilliant, yet somewhat superficial

John Mayer’s eighth album offers up a beautiful trip back to the 1980s; yet his latest release’s legacy is up to interpretation.

| Contributing Writer

Donda delivers despite doubts

“Donda” is much like Kanye West himself: both the album and the artist can be easy to hate. From the year-long delay since the announced release date to the controversy surrounding West before the album’s release, doubts over “Donda” are understandable. Is it worth holding out hope for an album promised on six different missed […]

| Contributing Writer

‘Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine’ builds off of Brockhampton’s other albums to create a sound all its own

Brockhampton, alongside features such as A$AP Rocky, JPEGMafia and Shawn Mendes, hits all the right notes with their new album “Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine,” as the album places the themes of pain, self-expression and racial discrimination at center stage.

| Contributing Writer

Taylor’s Version: Taylor Swift’s ‘new’ release affirms timelessness, power and growth of country-pop’s ultimate singer-songwriter

“Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” updates one of her most beloved albums, providing nostalgia for older fans while releasing songs that are new to everyone.

| Staff Writer

“What Are You Listening To?”: Bear’s Den Edition

Everyone has different study music – here is a playlist of what students studying in the Bears Den are listening to.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Demi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil” showcases angelic vocals and powerful storytelling

Demi Lovato’s newest album is a cathartic, powerful dive into the singer’s past.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Conducting a legacy: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra chorus director celebrates milestone

Kevin McBeth directs the IN UNISON Chorus, which focuses on performing music from Black cultures and Black composers.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Arlo Parks’ first album brings empathy at a time of trouble

“Collapsed in Sunbeams” is a tranquil and pure interpretation of modern alternative, R&B and pop.

| Staff Writer

The bops of our childhood, 10 years later

Now that it’s been 10 years since 2011 and I’m an almost-adult, I’d like to celebrate by revisiting some of my favorite songs from the year.

| Senior Editor

‘A good song is forever’: Gosha Guppy on his new music video and being a full-time rapper while in college

If his new music video is any indication of what’s next, then Gosha Guppy is on his way to turning his music into a lifestyle that established fans and new listeners alike will want to experience. 

| Senior Cadenza Editor

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