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Cover of Rustin In The Rain by Tyler Childers

[Photo] Review | ‘Rustin’ In The Rain’ is an underwhelming country album shrouded in controversy

September 18, 2023
On Sept. 8, Olivia Rodrigo released her newest album GUTS.

[Photo] Column | Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ wears pop-punk well despite mixed reactions

September 11, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo released bad idea right? on Aug. 11, part of her new album GUTS, which will release on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Review | Olivia Rodrigo releases pop-punky single ‘bad idea, right?’

August 26, 2023
On April 19, Foo Fighters released their newest single, Rescued. It is their first single since drummer Taylor Hawkins died in 2022.

[Photo] Column | Foo Fighters return with high-powered single ‘Rescued’

April 22, 2023
On April 7, Daniel Caesar released his most recent album, Never Enough.

[Photo] Column | Daniel Caesar’s ‘Never Enough’ is flawed yet praiseworthy

April 17, 2023
Indie trio boygenius release their twelve track studio album titled the record on Mar. 31.

[Photo] Column | Indie rock supergroup boygenius drops debut album

April 10, 2023
On Feb. 24, the Jonas Brothers released their single Wings. This is the first song the group has released together since 2021.

[Photo] Column | Jonas Brothers release new single ‘Wings’

March 13, 2023
On Jan. 27, artist Sam Smith released his newest album Gloria. One song featured on the album Unholy, won a grammy for Pop Duo/Group Performance with Kim Petras.

[Photo] Sam Smith sparks controversy with new album ‘Gloria’

February 15, 2023
On Jan. 20, Italian rock band Måneskin released their newest album, Rush! The 2021 Eurovision winners have garnered top spots on charts across seven different countries.

[Photo] Italian rock band Måneskin releases third studio album ‘Rush!’

January 31, 2023
With her first single released in over a year, Miley Cyrus claimed the record for most streams in a week in Spotifys history. Flowers released on Jan. 13 and by Jan. 19, it had already amassed over 129 million streams, according to Billboard.

[Photo] Miley Cyrus’ breakup anthem ‘Flowers’ sparks fan theories about ex-marriage

January 24, 2023
On Jan. 7, The Weeknd released a music video for his song Is There Someone Else? exactly one year after the songs original release.

[Photo] The Weeknd releases new music video, new television show

January 19, 2023
Pop artist The Weeknd releases song, Nothing Is Lost You (You Give Me Strength) as a part of James Camerons Dec. 16 film release; Avatar: The Way of Water movie soundtrack.

[Photo] The Weeknd wows in tune made for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

January 6, 2023
Bad Bunny and Arcángel come together with rap album release Sr. Santos on Dec. 1.

[Photo] Bad Bunny, Arcángel collaboration serves as a beautiful combination

December 27, 2022
Metro Boomins Dec. release album Heroes & Villains. Producer Metro Boomin collaborates with rappers in his latest 15 track album released on Dec. 2.

[Photo] The Weeknd, 21Savage, Metroboomin’s create perfect collaboration

December 22, 2022
Rock band Måneskin debut their song The Loneliest on Oct. 7. The Loneliest is the bands third single release from their album Rush! set to release January next year.

[Photo] Måneskin presents fans with music-video for song ‘The Loneliest’

November 14, 2022
Singer Lana Del Rey released a new single “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” on Dec. 7. The single is a part of her new album that is set to be released in March 2023. 

[Photo] Lana Del Rey releases new soothing single

December 13, 2022
Daddy Yankee and Myke Towers release their latest single “Ulala” on Nov. 24. 

[Photo] Myke Towers, Daddy Yankee gift collaboration in new tune

December 6, 2022
Singer Thomas Headon releases his latest single, “Georgia” on Nov. 9.

[Photo] Australian singer Thomas Headon releases new single ‘Georgia’

November 21, 2022
Meghan Tranior released her latest album Takin it back on Oct. 21.

[Photo] ‘Made You Look’ music video catches attention of Meghan Trainor fans

November 7, 2022
The Arctic Monkeys released their seventh studio album, “The Car,” on Friday.

[Photo] Arctic Monkeys are back, bringing soul to indie music 

October 25, 2022
Taylor Swift releases her 10th studio album “Midnights” on Friday. The album was released on midnight with “Midnights (3am Edition) being released three hours after.

[Photo] ‘Midnights’: Taylor Swift set to release 10th studio album Oct. 21

October 13, 2022
Musician RHODES released his single Friends Like These on Sept. 30. He will be releasing the whole album in January 2023.

[Photo] RHODES releases sneak peak to upcoming album

October 3, 2022
Artist Charlie Puth releases single “I Don’t Think That I Like Her that will be featured in his upcoming album CHARLIE that will be released on Oct. 7.

[Photo] Charlie Puth releases catchy tune from upcoming album

September 26, 2022
Country band Little Big Town released its latest album, “Mr. Sun, on Sept. 16. The album features songs All Summer, One More Song and more.

[Photo] Little Big Town brings sunshine, authenticity to country music

September 19, 2022
Singer WILLOW will be releasing her newest album Coping Mechanism on Sept. 23. She released one of the songs from the track, Curious/Furious, on Friday.

[Photo] WILLOW delves into pop genre, maintains punk vibes

September 12, 2022
Indie rock band, Bastille, relapses their newest album Give Me The Future + Dreams of the Past on Friday.

[Photo] Bastille releases lengthy album for diverse fans

September 5, 2022
Singer-songwriter JVKE releases “i can’t help it on Aug. 25. JVKE is well known for his song this is what falling in love feels like that was released on Sept. 3.

[Photo] JVKE’s new single is one you can’t help falling in love with

August 29, 2022
Rock band Young the Giant releases their newest album Act II: Exile on Friday. The group only produced four songs for this album.

[Photo] ‘The Walk Home’ exudes beauty in challenges of growing older

August 22, 2022
Alvvays, an indie-pop band, released their newest single Easy On Your Own?” on Aug 10. The song is featured in the groups upcoming album Blue Rev that is set to release on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Alvvays releases cinematic tune from upcoming album

August 14, 2022
Artist Lauv releases his latest album All 4 Nothing on Friday. The album features Kids Are Born Stars, Summer Nights and more.

[Photo] Lauv’s ‘All 4 Nothing’ gives everything to summer ‘22

August 8, 2022
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[Photo] Em Beihold’s ‘Too Precious’ mixes eras, sticks to familiar tunes

July 25, 2022
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift releases new single, Carolina, two weeks before the film “Where the Crawdads Sing on June 24.

[Photo] Taylor Swift’s ‘Carolina’ stays true to folk

July 17, 2022
DJ Kygos K4* album features both Kygo and Dean Lewis collaborative songs Lost without you and Never really loved me.

[Photo] Dean Lewis, Kygo release back-to-back collaborations

July 11, 2022
Conan Gray’s latest album “Superache” was released on June 24. The album features 12 tracks such as “Movies,” “Jigsaw” and more.

[Photo] Conan Gray’s ‘Superache’ dazzles with tunes for the heartbroken, those in love

July 3, 2022
Beyoncé releases her new single “Break My Soul” on June 20 prior to her anticipated album “Renaissance.” This will be the seventh album by the Beyoncé and her latest since her “Lemonade” album in 2016.

[Photo] Beyoncé surprises fans with new single

June 27, 2022
Joji releases new single “Glimpse of Us on June 10.

[Photo] Joji’s sound takes a softer turn on new single

June 20, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers releases their newest song Nerve Flip as a part their latest album Unlimited Love. This is the bands 12th album and is a Japanese deluxe edition.

[Photo] Red Hot Chili Peppers bring the heat with ‘Nerve Flip’

June 6, 2022
Violinist Andrew Bird will be releasing the album Inside Problems on June 3. Bird has debuted the song Make a Picture on May 26 that will be featured in his newest album.

[Photo] ‘Make a Picture’ makes for perfect summer tune

May 30, 2022
Harry Styles’ latest album “Harry’s House” was released on Friday. The album features songs “As it Was,” which was released April 1 as the lead single, “Late Night Talking” and more.

[Photo] ‘Harry’s House’ calls upon interpersonal nature of ‘home’

May 25, 2022
Singer Miley Cyrus releases latest album Attention, on March 27. The album includes a variety of covers and past songs.

[Photo] Cyrus’ fans receive ‘Attention’ in her latest album

May 9, 2022
COIN releases their fifth album Uncanny Valley, on Friday. The album brings into question of human society in heavily dependent technological world.

[Photo] COIN’s new album addresses relationship between human, machine

March 28, 2022
The cover of Alix Pages newest album, Old News that came out on Jan. 28. Page will be performing live at Chicago on Feb 8.

[Photo] Alix Page unveils new EP ‘Old News’

February 1, 2022
Mitski Miyawakis upcoming album, Laurel Hell is shown above. Buzz staff talk about what they are looking forward to in entertainment for 2022.

[Photo] Buzz staff share movies, TV, music to look out for in 2022

January 25, 2022
Adeles new album cover for 30 is shown above. The album released on Nov. 19 and is receiving high praise.

[Photo] Adele makes impactful return with ‘30’

November 21, 2021
Taylor Swifts new album Red (Taylors Version) is shown above. The album was released on Nov. 12 and has had many fans excited about revisiting the album.

[Photo] Taylor Swift revisits heartbreak in second re-record

November 14, 2021
Remi Wolf poses for the cover for her first album Juno that was released Oct 15. Wolf takes a spin on soul and pop in her album with inspiration from other genres.

[Photo] Remi Wolf’s debut album showcases kaleidoscope of sound

November 2, 2021
The Sour album cover by Olivia Rodrigo is shown above. Columnist Andrea Martinez believes the album epitomizes Gen Z in todays society.

[Photo] Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SOUR’ encapsulates Gen Z

September 14, 2021
Lil Nas Xs cover art for his new song MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) is shown above. Columnist Micky Horstman argues that the songs music video highlights Christian intolerance toward homosexuality.

[Photo] Opinion | “Montero” spotlights Christian intolerance toward homosexuality

April 16, 2021
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