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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...

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Pittsburgh rap legend Mac Miller’s seventh studio album, “Balloonerism,” was released by Warner Records on Jan. 17. Talk of Miller’s recent album began in November of last year at Tyler, The Creator’s...

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Abel Tesfaye, known to fans across the world as The Weeknd, closed a chapter in his illustrious music career with his sixth studio album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The album serves as the conclusion to...

Review | With ‘Lana: SOS Deluxe’, SZA leaves no doubt that she’s the queen of R&B

Review | With ‘Lana: SOS Deluxe’, SZA leaves no doubt that she’s the queen of R&B

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

SZA’s long-teased deluxe album “Lana” has finally arrived. The “SOS” reissue marks her third release after “SOS” and “Ctrl,” her debut album from 2017. SZA is extremely well-known for...

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