The Weeknd is dead. At least, that’s what Abel Tesfaye, the artist embodying him, implied with his last album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” according to Tomy Helman PO ’28. But does this album truly mark the end?
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Claremont is brat
“Brat” culture has hit the Claremont colleges. Scripps kicked off the semester with the first-ever 5C Brat Rave, celebrating Charli XCX’s album “brat” with neon lights, bubbles, and beats. “Brat” has transcended music and evolved into a lifestyle, representing bold self-expression, rebellion, and a carefree attitude. Brat has influenced campus parties, dorm decor, and even social dynamics, encouraging students to embrace their messy and authentic selves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Selected ambient works: Dream-pop legends Beach House deliver on ‘Once Twice Melody’
“One Twice Melody” exemplifies the brilliance of Beach House by blending experimentation and consistency, writes music columnist Nicholas Black PO ’24.
Strike a chord: Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ highlights singer’s evolution
“Red (Taylor’s Version)” allows Swift to reconceptualize and reclaim her work, argues music columnist Ava Hinz SC ’25.
Lorde ushers in a new era with ‘Solar Power’
Lorde’s third album “Solar Power” marks a refreshing beginning of a happier Lorde, writes Barbara Norton PO ’25.