album release

In an article about Kim Petras' new album, a black-and-white sketch f Petras alongside a brief list of the album's most popular titles.

Kim Petras Instructs Us To ‘Feed the Beast’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Petras' first major-label album ranges from darkly exciting Europop to upbeat dance numbers.…

July 8, 2023

In an article analyzing Noah Kahan's "Stick Season," a forest of pine trees sits inside the hole of a guitar, with guitar strings covering it.

Noah Kahan on Growing Up and Being Left Behind

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

In his third studio album, the singer-songwriter muses on his perpetual case of small town blues.…

July 5, 2023

In an article about vinyl record supply issues, a photo of a pile of vinyl records.

The Comeback of Vinyl Faces Some Problems

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

There’s a massive backlog on physical records. Should we blame the artists or the industry itself?…

May 22, 2023

‘When I Close My Eyes’ Is the Uplifting Album Everyone Needs Right Now

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Chelsea Cutler's sophomore record deviates from her older music in the best ways possible, giving her fans hope for the present and the future.…

November 3, 2021

Billie Eilish in article for Happier Than Ever

‘Happier Than Ever’ Hopes To Put an End to Whispers of Billie Eilish’s ‘Flop Era’

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

On her latest album, the young musician will hopefully put a stop to critics' insistence that she's entered a period of artistic stagnation.…

July 31, 2021

An illustration of Omar Apollo for an article on his album Apolonio

On His Debut Album, ‘Apolonio,’ Omar Apollo Explores Love and Belonging

Annika Salmi, Yale University

Starting off as a SoundCloud artist, the musician blends languages and genres to create a unique sound that's also deeply personal.…

November 1, 2020

An illustration of the Glass Animals "Dreamland" album cover

Glass Animals’ ‘Dreamland’ Uses Multimedia To Redefine the Album Release

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Their latest record is far more than just a collection of songs: Here’s a closer look at how the band has changed the game when it comes to debuting new music.…

August 25, 2020

‘Legends Never Die’ Proves Juice WRLD’s Legacy Lives On Even in Death

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The posthumously released album serves as both an incredible tribute to the talent of the late rapper and an inside look at the artist's inner turmoil.…

August 11, 2020

Notes on ‘Notes on a Conditional Form,’ the 1975’s Latest Album

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Some say that the release runs a little long, but its experimentation, as well as lyrics that are both sentimental and politically charged, make it something memorable.…

June 9, 2020