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Whetting Your Appetite for More: “Eat Your Young” Review

Whetting Your Appetite for More: “Eat Your Young” Review

With his powerful lyrics and enchanting backing instrumentals, Hozier defends his place in music history with a jaw-dropping EP release.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2023
Killer Klassix: The Starting Line; “Make Yourself At Home”

Killer Klassix: The Starting Line; “Make Yourself At Home”

The Starting Line uses a minimalistic approach to not only further establish their sound, but have fun with their fans in the process.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Killer Klassix: The True Blue; “If That’s How You Feel”

Killer Klassix: The True Blue; “If That’s How You Feel”

The True Blue ripples the Detroit music scene with their debut full length; reinventing common ground and acquiring a fanbase, transcending musical genres.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Killer Klassix; Veil Of Maya; “Matriarch”

Killer Klassix; Veil Of Maya; “Matriarch”

Matriarch” is a masterpiece exhibiting artisans of the craft, using prominent women from anime, comics, and video games not only as the central lyrical theme, but incorporating their character portrayals into the music consistently on each track.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP

Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP

An amazingly well assembled effort, at times “Hollows” falls short on delivering fully fleshed out tracks and melodies. However, it makes up for it with relatable material, accessible melodies, and surprises for the listener which elevate the tracks.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Volta electric vehicle charging station in a Kohl's parking lot | Photo by Khadijah Rashid

Electric Does Not Equal Renewable

Super Bowl commercials and the Biden administration are making electrical vehicles more appealing—but are they the environmental heroes some make them out to be?
Khadijah Rashid, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
28,000 People Dead

28,000 People Dead

The destructive earthquake aftermath in Turkey and Syria and the lack of aid provided for Syria compared to Turkey.
Saidmuhammad Asoev, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Killer Klassix: Saosin- “Translating The Name” EP

Killer Klassix: Saosin- “Translating The Name” EP

"Translating the Name” is a fast paced explosion that is an abstract take on the turmoils of everyday “growing pains” and aggressively ponders existence in order to understand the strife of life.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Newsstand depicting different headlines: "Counted days," "Faces of Violence," "Police and Military Alerted."

Peru Is Destroying Itself

Over winter break, I visited my native country and saw firsthand the ongoing political conflict.
Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Killer Klassix: Real Friends- “This Is Honesty” EP

Killer Klassix: Real Friends- “This Is Honesty” EP

Real Friends does not let reminiscing memories encompass their lyrical material or musical style, but carve out their own niche for independent pop punk music.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Killer Klassix: Blu And Exile - Below The Heavens

Killer Klassix: Blu And Exile – Below The Heavens

Blu’s debut is a spirited demonstration of his youth and the reflection of growing pains of becoming an adult dealing with the stress of success.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Killer Klassix: Hands Like Houses - Ground Dweller

Killer Klassix: Hands Like Houses – Ground Dweller

Hands Like Houses use melody, aggression and sensual emotion to build a musical world that ensnares the listener and holds their attention for the full album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
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