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A deep dive into the Beatles’ hit album, ‘Revolver,’ through a Pitt program

A deep dive into the Beatles’ hit album, ‘Revolver,’ through a Pitt program

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

In a lecture hosted by Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Stephen Schultz, professor of music history and flute at Carnegie Mellon University and director of the Carnegie Mellon Baroque Orchestra,...

Review | Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ turns over a new leaf in an ode to Puerto Rico

Review | Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ turns over a new leaf in an ode to Puerto Rico

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Bad Bunny’s sixth album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” deserves more than an album review. The cultural context of an electoral year in Puerto...

Franz Ferdinand disappoints with new album ‘The Human Fear’

Franz Ferdinand disappoints with new album ‘The Human Fear’

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

The Scottish post-punk band Franz Ferdinand is known for their out-of-the-box artistry, creative hits like “Take Me Out” and impact on the millennial rock sound. Released on Jan. 10, its latest album...

Review | Hip Hop’s King caps off historic 2024 with ‘GNX’

Review | Hip Hop’s King caps off historic 2024 with ‘GNX’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar has been a longtime pioneer of the rap scene, holding to the nickname “King Kendrick.” He recently came out with his sixth studio album, “GNX,” a surprise project that dropped on...

Pitt Jazz Ensemble performs in Bellefield Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21.

The Pitt Jazz Ensemble performs at Bellefield Hall

By Emma Meo, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The Pitt Jazz Ensemble performed its semesterly collection of various jazz pieces on Thursday, Nov. 21. The concert, which was conducted by director Ralph Guzzi, consisted of eight songs and featured a...

Pitt’s Gamelan Ensemble performs in Bellefield Hall on Monday, Nov. 18.

University Gamelan Ensemble explores music, culture and creativity at Bellefield Hall concert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh Gamelan Ensemble played at the Bellefield Hall Auditorium on Nov. 18th, inviting the public and anyone affiliated with the University to hear the traditional sounds of the...

Review | Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ isn’t what you’re expecting

Review | Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ isn’t what you’re expecting

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Gwen Stefani, America’s rule-breaking blonde bombshell pop star, has spent most of her career dominating the Billboard charts as a solo artist and with her band No Doubt. Her most recent album “Bouquet,”...

Review | Tyler, The Creator delivers heavily anticipated album ‘Chromakopia’ to incredible acclaim

Review | Tyler, The Creator delivers heavily anticipated album ‘Chromakopia’ to incredible acclaim

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Tyler, The Creator added yet another stellar project to his star-studded discography with the release of “Chromakopia,” his most recent album. Tyler, The Creator first came onto the music scene...

Saxophonists perform at the Fall Music Showcase in Bellefield Hall on Monday, Oct. 28.

Pitt’s Music Department hosted its annual fall showcase featuring many student performances

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Student and faculty performers took the stage for Pitt’s Department of Music Fall Showcase at Bellefield Hall on Monday evening. The night consisted of five vocal performances, a saxophone quartet and...

The Costco Guys pose in front of a Costco.

Big Boom: It’s a Costco world and we’re just living in it

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 23, 2024

Boom! Social media stars, Andrew “Big A.J.” Befumo and his 11- year-old son Eric “Big Justice” Befumo have risen to internet stardom and have recently expanded their range and entered the music...

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