Music

by Jesse Hudgins   We’re still early into 2025, but music hasn’t slowed down. Here are four different releases from this month I recommend checking out!   Cowards – Squid It isn’t too often that when I’m describing a band to someone I’m lost for words. Squid’s third album, Cowards,

by Jade Reynoso   When Chappell Roan accepted her Best New Artist Grammy on February 3, her call for artist healthcare sparked an unexpected chain reaction. Her speech has now prompted Universal Music Group to launch a new mental health initiative, though questions persist about label responsibility toward developing artists.

by Jesse Hudgins L.S. Dunes is a group made up of members from other bands that released a phenomenal record in 2022 titled Past Lives. It was a hard-hitting, in-your-face effort that was grim and cynical throughout its 43-minute run time, reflecting on the state of the world through the

by Karla Damian   Concerts happen year-round and knowing what to pack with you is crucial to having the best experience. Depending on where you’re going, each venue will and won’t allow certain items. Always check the venue’s website for accepted and prohibited items. The bag policy is what gets

by Erik Batkiewicz After the massive commercial success of Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album, a.k.a The Black Album, fans were eager for the long-awaited follow-up album, but they had to wait 5 long years for it. Despite receiving mixed reviews, Load debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart on June 8th,

by Rose Orrala   Music, like any form of art, is an expression. Whether you play an instrument, produce music, or are a devoted music listener, we all benefit from the comfort music brings. The songs that resonate with us are unique to each of us and reflect our worldview.

by Jesse Hudgins   Since 2007, Touché Amore have provided their special brand of hardcore that isn’t afraid of emotional hardship making them staples in the scene. On October 11, 2024, they released Spiral in a Straight Line, the sixth record in Touché Amore’s discography. Hype from the fans leading

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 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