Does the music industry hyper-sexualize artists to sell them as commodities? Tomy Helman PO ’28 considers the evolution of pop artist Tate McRae, analyzing her last album, “So Close To What.”
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Girl Power: Cult Classics in the post Roe v. Wade era
Last summer was “Barbie;” this summer is “brat.” Columnist Anna Peterson SC ‘25 unpacks what it means to release these two pieces of media in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision.
KSPC 88.7 FM: Come Groove with KSPC
Since its founding, KSPC has been equipping students with practical media skills, encouraging music discovery and curation, and providing a space for meaningful expression through music. Our new column showcases writer and KSPC employee Sydney Pearson as she updates the Claremont Colleges on our local radio station.
Good Noise: Look at what they did together — ‘Live at Bush Hall’ shows BCNR are still friends forever
For Gerrit Punt PO ’24, BCNR lead singer’s absence is not just felt, but impossible to ignore in their new album ‘Live at Bush Hall.’ But that doesn’t mean it’s not a great album.
Abbie on Aux: How Leith Ross’ pen stands out amongst a generation of skilled lyricists
You may recognize Leith Ross’s angelic voice from their timid TikTok teases, but their skilled lyricism and ability to tackle difficult topics sets them apart from other Gen Z wordsmiths, argues music columnist Abbie Bobeck.
Review Zone: Davido’s new album is a ‘Timeless’ classic
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido’s new album is as “Timeless” as its title, writes columnist Rowan Gray.
Good Noise: Beware ye that are fearful, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown’s new album is ‘Scaring the Hoes’
Sometimes I want an album to envelop me like a warm hug, but the more I listen to music, the more I find myself wishing I could fill a syringe with concentrated noise and inject it straight into my amygdala. “Scaring the Hoes” satisfies the latter urge and then some.
Abbie On Aux: boygenius’ ‘The Record’ is a testament to the love the group members share
Supergroup boygenius –– consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus –– recently released their first full-length LP. TSL music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ‘26 explores this new release.
Abbie On Aux: The palpable chemistry behind Daisy Jones & The Six’s ‘Aurora’
Amazon Studios recently adapted the popular novel “Daisy Jones & The Six” into a TV series, accompanied by a debut record, “Aurora.” The onscreen chemistry and cast performances make “Aurora” into a better record, argues music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ’26.
Review Zone: Paramore goes ethereal with new album ‘This is Why’
American rock band Paramore recently released their new album, “This is Why.” This is why, according to music columnist Rowan Gray CM ‘26, the album is so good.