Music Reviews
Jane Remover’s ‘Revengseekerz’ is a listening experience like none other
Sebastian Morales -
Two years since Jane Remover’s last full-length project in 2023, fans have been patiently waiting to experience the genre-bending artist’s newest vision. Well, wait no more, Jane fans, as the release of their third album on April 4, titled “Revengseekerz,” is an all-gas-no-brakes, digitally rendered episodic return for listeners.
It has been a busy start to the year for Jane...
With the release of the 2024 album, “Submarine,” elevating the band to international acclaim, The Marías have mostly been occupied with extensive touring. The makers behind the dream-pop track, “No One Noticed,” which became a popular rallying cry for the covens of heartbroken TikTok content creators, had practically little to no time to record new material.
On April 4, 2025,...
Kim Jongin, known by his stage name Kai, is an idol most known for being part of the K-pop group EXO, a nine-member boy group that has been active since 2012. He has had an extensive career spanning well over a decade, from training before EXO’s debut to his solo career that started in 2020 with the release of...
Music Reviews
Black Country, New Road’s ‘Forever Howlong:’ a lesson in rolling with the punches
Aakif Iqbal -
There is no band without its lead singer. There is no Nirvana without Kurt Cobain. There is no Queen without Freddie Mercury. There is no Velvet Underground without Lou Reed. The lead singer or songwriter doesn’t always define a band, but a lot of times, they do. Occasionally, when said member passes or leaves, the band will try to...
Music Reviews
Jennie’s “Ruby” is a successful solo debut that showcases her iconic artistry
Joanna Simon -
Blackpink member Jennie has had a successful solo career for several years, though she has not gone all-in with her solo career until recently, as she was more involved in her group, making K-pop hits. She has come out with a debut solo studio album titled “Ruby,” on March 7, 2025, with some songs released beforehand. “Ruby” has 15...
Louis Vuitton’s Men's Fall-Winter 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week cemented its luxury status in more ways than one. Remember the Future — Pharrell Williams and Nigo’s long awaited collaborative runway — presented a different kind of “LV Bag.” At the forefront of their debut, the show is detailed to merge the past and present, incorporating the brand's timeless...
IVE is a K-pop girl group composed of six members, known for catchy pop songs, stunning aesthetics and talented members. Empathy was released on Feb. 3, 2025, and was announced in December for release in January, along with a pre-release titled “Rebel Heart.” Fans were excited by track teasers, and felt that they would like the songs on the...
Music Reviews
“SMB” by Odetari ft. Hongjoong of ATEEZ is a fun, fast paced track with attitude
Joanna Simon -
Odetari is a music producer known for going viral on platforms such as Tiktok, with energetic beats and a unique style of music. He has contributed greatly to the hyperpop genre that’s become popular on social media, with many clips generating choreographies and fan edits.
The collaboration with Hongjoong got leaked when fans noticed an accidental release of a song...
Riverside is home to countless creative individuals with a passion for music. Bands play at venues like Birdcage Comic Cafe or Back To The Grind. If asked about local influences, many bands would undoubtedly point to The Bellrays as a backbone of the scene.
The Bellrays were founded by University of California, Riverside (UCR) alumni and married couple Lisa Kekaula...
Music Reviews
‘EPIC: The Ithaca Saga’ is an emotional ending to a unique retelling of the Odyssey
Joanna Simon -
**Spoiler Alert**
“EPIC: The Musical” is a series of albums by Jorge Rivera-Herrans that retell Homer’s Odyssey in song form — specifically inspired by the style of musicals. The songs in this series of sagas include many musical aspects common in musicals, such as background choruses, character dialogue and sound effects for certain scenes.
Each “saga” is an individual album, detailing...