Country singer Kelsea Ballerini recently released a short film to accompany her new EP, lending itself to a growing list of impactful visual albums in recent years. The visual components of albums elevate their artistry, argues music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ’26.
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Review Zone: Donny Hathaway’s ‘Extension of a Man’
Donny Hathaway is an often underlooked artist despite his exceptional talent and undeniable influence, argues music columnist Rowan Gray CM ’26.
Abbie on Aux: Rihanna’s surprise pregnancy announcement and ‘Less is more’ Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna shocked everyone with a pregnancy announcement during her super bowl halftime performance, but that wasn’t the only part of the show that shocked music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ’26.
Review Zone: Lil Yachty’s risk pays off with new album ‘Let’s Start Here.’
Lil Yachty is moving to the big leagues. With a new, inter-genre album, the music artist is redefining his reputation, argues music columnist Rowan Gray CM ’26.
Abbie on Aux: The resurgence of Miley Cyrus
You’ve likely heard Miley Cyrus’s new single “Flowers.” In light of this resurgence, music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ’26 argues that Cyrus never went anywhere at all.
Breathe Out, Tune In: Whisked into a musical puppet palooza
Puppets, percussion and playfulness come together in Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s live music program.
Breathe out, tune in: Rainy day recess
Rain is a beautiful thing that should be celebrated with beautiful music, writes Hannah Weaver SC ’24.
Measure for measure: Loving and letting go with Carly Rae Jepsen and King Princess
To answer difficult questions of loving and letting go, music columnist Becky Zhang PO ’22.5 recommends King Princess and Carly Rae Jepsen’s recent albums.
Breathe out, tune in: How to handle the seasons of your life
Hannah Weaver SC ’24 offers 13 songs for the change that parents and their children experience during the college years.
Measure for measure: Wolf Alice and the craft of a great cover
Song covers often fall flat, but Wolf Alice has figured out how to put the right amount of spin on classics, writes music columnist Becky Zhang PO ‘22.5.