by Anthony Licata Quite often, people hear a recording or themselves and think, “This isn’t what I really sound like, is it?!” Most of us don’t like the sound of our voice when we hear a recording of it, but why is that? When we talk, we hear a combination

by Olivia McGuin   On November 15, Canandian rock band Nickelback released their 12th studio album, Live From Nashville. The album release was a fun surprise for many fans as this would be the band’s first studio release in two years. The album contains a mixture of both classic Nickelback

by Lorelai Thompson   On November 22, Disney announced their plans for new attractions and rethemes for their Disney World parks in Orlando, Florida. They recently announced opening new themed areas in their parks, such as a new Cars-centered section of the park, and a Monsters Inc. roller coaster and

by Sierra Knutsen If you’ve been tuning in to FM89 at all recently, you’ve definitely heard one of our most popular new songs by now, “Out of You” by Modern Alibi. This alternative rock band has been taking their hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina by storm, consistently playing sold-out shows

by Ashly Rico Nicholas Christian Hopkins, professionally known as Nicky Hopkins, shaped the sound of rock and roll by collaborating with the most iconic and influential acts of the 60s and 70s. From Jefferson Airplane’s Volunteers to Carly Simon’s breakthrough album No Secrets, London’s most sought-after session pianist contributed to

by Jade Reynoso   Social media and streaming services have altered the music industry’s previous power structure over time. For musicians hoping to thrive in the industry it presents both new opportunities and challenges. When it comes to deciding who would and wouldn’t make it, record companies used to have

by Erik Batkiewicz   It’s been more than 40 years since Metallica released their sophomore album Ride the Lightning, a follow-up to their successful debut album, 1983’s Kill ‘em All. This album was a massive step forward in their sound as thrash metal artists, with more intricate solos, verses, and

by Elena Bantista Director Alex Garland’s much-acclaimed film Civil War (2024) had a profound impact on me as a viewer. It drew me into a gripping storyline that explores various themes of personal identity, conflict, and the balancing act of assessing right from wrong. The film features powerful performances and

by Blessed Fabellon   As an international student from the Philippines, there were a lot of “firsts” that I got to experience in my 4 months living here. As someone who can say they’re up-to-date with American media, I thought I was already familiar with American culture. Boy, was I

by Sean Allen   The Chicago Bears’ 2024-2025 season has proven to be difficult, illustrating a franchise undergoing change. Holding a 4-9 record after their week 14 loss to the 49ers, the team has clinched last place in the NFC North, significantly behind the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Green