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Album cover for Michael Franti’s album “Welcome to the Family.”

Review | Michael Franti & Spearhead reflect on the power of love in new album ‘Welcome to the Family’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

Nothing says “Welcome to the family!” like a new baby. Soul-rock band Michael Franti & Spearhead released a new project on March 28 titled “Welcome to the Family.” The album art featured Franti,...

Review | Lady Gaga’s new album ‘Mayhem’ is the ‘Garden of Eden’ of pop comebacks

Review | Lady Gaga’s new album ‘Mayhem’ is the ‘Garden of Eden’ of pop comebacks

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Lady Gaga, pop superstar and queer icon, released her highly anticipated “LG7” album “Mayhem” on March 7, a project filled with growth and a resurgence of passion for the artist. “Mayhem” is...

Review | Tyler, the Creator and friends come to Pittsburgh on the ‘Chromakopia’ tour

Review | Tyler, the Creator and friends come to Pittsburgh on the ‘Chromakopia’ tour

By Quinn Cilea, Culture Editor April 4, 2025

With the release of his eighth studio album, “Chromakopia,” decorated rapper, songwriter and producer Tyler, the Creator visited Pittsburgh to perform at PPG Paints Arena on March 28. Joining him on...

Review | Playboi Carti finally drops new album, ‘Music,’ after five years

Review | Playboi Carti finally drops new album, ‘Music,’ after five years

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Carti finally dropped, which means the longest-running joke in rap music is over.  Playboi Carti put out his new studio album, “‘Music,” on March 14, five years after his last release. Carti,...

Benson Boone, winner of the award for song of the year for "Beautiful Things," poses in the press room during the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Heart to Heart — Wins, Woos and Wow Moments at the ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards’

By Kelly Kowalewski, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

On March 17, America tuned in to one of the most anticipated award shows of the year — the “iHeartRadio Music Awards.” On Monday, the show was streamed live from sunny Los Angeles, California. The...

Review | Jason Isbell touches on heartbreak and addiction in new album ‘Foxes in the Snow’

Review | Jason Isbell touches on heartbreak and addiction in new album ‘Foxes in the Snow’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Jason Isbell, a country rock singer-songwriter, recently released his latest project, “Foxes in the Snow.” Once a member of the Drive-By Truckers and frequently in collaboration with his band The 400...

Review | Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR spread the love on Valentine’s Day with ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

Review | Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR spread the love on Valentine’s Day with ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Love songs and sexy beats are synonymous with Canadian megastars Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR. The duo released a new, heavily anticipated collab album titled “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” on Valentine’s Day....

Review | The Lumineers’ new album, ‘Automatic,’ feels recycled

Review | The Lumineers’ new album, ‘Automatic,’ feels recycled

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

The Lumineers released their fifth studio album, “Automatic,” on Feb. 14th to fairly good reviews from fans. The album contains 11 tracks and only spans about 32 minutes. This album, like most of The...

“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” In Concert is currently playing in the Heinz Hall.

The Force is strong in Pittsburgh after ‘Star Wars’ In Concert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Not so long ago, in a galaxy not too far away, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed the music of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” bringing in fans from every planet and Jedi order to enjoy a night of...

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Are you feeling “Eusexua?” The term was coined by FKA Twigs and describes a heightened state of being, a tranquil flow, or even “the pinnacle of human experience.” In fact, she released her third...

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