Author: Will Sander
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Review: Royel Otis – Hickey
Just as summer was coming to an end, Australian indie-pop duo Royel Otis decided to bless our ears with their widely anticipated sophomore album, hickey, which gave us a new insight into where they are creatively heading. Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic (Royal Otis) jumped right into the indie scene in 2021. With their previous…
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Burnout Days: The Desire For Burnout
Throughout my years in college, I’ve followed a certain sound in modern music. I often find myself listening to bands whose music reflects themes I can relate to–or aspire to relate to–often revolving around questioning the purpose and relationships in my life. It almost becomes a way for me to try to make sense of…
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The Rise (And Fall?) Of Christmas Music
Pictured: Mariah Carey, circa December 1998 On October 28, 1994, Mariah Carey released what would become the most successful Christmas album of all time. While it featured classic holiday staples like “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” and “Silent Night,” it could only be the unforgettable “All I Want for Christmas Is You” that earned…