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Renowned hip-hop artist Drake (left) featured next to R&B sensation PARTYNEXTDOOR (right). PC: Wikimedia Commons

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Luke Swensen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

On Feb. 14, 2025, Canadian based artists Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR collaborated to create the best R&B album of the year. This project features guest appearances from the artists Pimmie, Yebba, and Chino...

Kelsea Ballerini performing during the “Patterns Tour”. PC: Audacy

The “Patterns Tour”

Olivia Hughes, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

The “Patterns Tour” is a series of concerts in North America performed by the pop country artist Kelsea Ballerini, following her release of her 5th studio album titled “PATTERNS”, which came out...

The cover of Ty Myers' album “The Select”. PC: Ty Myers Music

You don’t have to be a country fan to appreciate Ty Myers

Aubree Codara, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Country music artist Ty Myers released an album on Jan.  called “The Select”, with a total of 16 new songs showcasing his bluesy country sound, influenced by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray...

A night in Melbourne watching Zach Bryan singing and playing guitar live. PC: Wikimedia Commons

Zach Bryan’s two new hits

Madalyn Lawrence, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Zach Bryan’s new songs were an emotional and grounded journey through love and reflection. Bryan is a singer and songwriter known for his raw and emotional introspective take on country, rock, folk,...

Frank Ocean singing on stage in 2012. PC: Flickr

Frank Ocean: five years later

Leah Maupin, Social Media Coordinator March 27, 2025

Frank Ocean, talented singer and songwriter, gave fans a snippet of new music after his 5 year long hiatus. Immersing in the music industry in 2011 with his hit album, “Nostalgia, Ultra”, Ocean...

Ariana Grande (left) and Cynthia Erivo (right) captured laughing during an interview at the Wicked premier. PC: Wikimedia Commons

Enchanting the Oscars

Leah Maupin, Social Media Editor March 12, 2025

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stunningly opened the Oscars with a powerful musical performance. The Academy hosted the 97th annual Oscars on March 3, and, to open the highly credited award show, everyone...

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 12, 2025

Every year, the Recording Academy and the brightest stars in the music industry gather in Los Angeles to celebrate the annual Grammy Awards. Here, artists, singers, and writers alike are recognized by...

“Weird Al” Yankovic in his trademark Hawaiian shirt in 2024. PC: Super Festivals from Ft Lauderdale, CA

“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder

Liam Thomson, Sports Editor February 27, 2025

On Sep. 23, 2024, musician “Weird Al” Yankovic announced his upcoming tour, the “Bigger & Weirder Tour”. The “Bigger & Weirder Tour” will last from June 13, to Sep. 25, with performances...

A picture of Higgins, professionally known as “Juice WRLD”. PC: Wikimedia Commons

Failed expectations for Juice Wrld’s new album

Chris Goldie, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Deceased artist Juice WRLD released his final album “The Party Never Ends”, which listeners felt was not a good way to end his legacy, and were disappointed by the album. Jarad Anthony Higgins,...

Rauw Alejandro’s announcement for his tour from Instagram. PC: Rauw Alejandro

Rauw Alejandro

Antonia Perez, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Raul Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz is known as the singer/rapper Rauw Alejandro. Rauw Alejandro is 31 years old and is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2014, he moved to the United States and started his music career...

Lucero playing at the Goldfields. PC: Justin Coyle

Lucero at the Goldfield

Justin Coyle, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The Goldfield Trading Post is a bar and live music venue situated right in the heart of old Roseville on Vernon Street. It is a secondary location, the first being in Sacramento. The Roseville location...

Childish Gambino rocking out during one of his performances. PC: FMT

Awaken, my music!

Angelo Burns and Caden Valentine Urtz December 3, 2024

Here’s a peek into the third studio album, released on Dec. 2, 2016, by American actor and musical artist Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino. “Me and Your Mama” The first song on...

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