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Grade A Productions and Interscope Records released Juice WRLD’s final studio album “The Party Never Ends.”

Culture Pick | New posthumous release from emo-rapper Juice WRLD taints his legacy

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Five years after the death of emo-rap sensation Jarad Higgins, known by his stage name Juice WRLD, Grade A Productions and Interscope Records released his final studio album “The Party Never Ends.”...

Spotify wrapped released on Wednesday.

CW editors share top artists and songs of 2024

2024-25 CW Editors December 5, 2024

The releases of Spotify’s and Apple Music’s yearly musical recaps have inspired some of The Crimson White editors to share their top artists and songs of the year.  Maven Navarro, Editor-in-Chief Top...

Michael Kiwanuka released his album “Small Changes” on Nov. 22.

Culture Pick | Soul musician Michael Kiwanuka embraces simplicity in outstanding new album ‘Small Changes’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

British-Ugandan soul singer Michael Kiwanuka released his much anticipated fourth album, “Small Changes,”  on Nov. 22. Keeping with the title, Kiwanuka’s newest record is more cut down and streamlined...

Joshua Tillman released his newest album, “Mahashmashana,” on Friday.

Culture Pick | Singer-songwriter Father John Misty gives a toast to finality in “Mahashmashana” album

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Seattle singer-songwriter Joshua Tillman, currently releasing music under the pseudonym Father John Misty, unveiled his newest album, “Mahashmashana,” on Friday. Borrowing its name from the Sanskrit...

Kendrick Lamar released of his newest album, “GNX,” on Friday.

Culture Pick | “I am reincarnated”: Kendrick Lamar jumps back in the fray with new album “GNX”

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Compton rapper, 17-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient Kendrick Lamar took a musical victory lap this Friday with the surprise release of his newest album, “GNX.” It takes time to address...

Linkin Park released its album "From Zero" on Friday.

Culture Pick | Linkin Park returns with new vocalist on their latest album ‘From Zero’

Major Penton, Contributing Writer November 23, 2024

Legendary rock band Linkin Park made an unexpected return from a seven-year hiatus with its newest album, “From Zero,” which released Nov. 15. Famous for a unique blend of crushing metal riffs,...

St. Vincent released an adaptation of her most recent album “All Born Screaming” last Friday.

Culture Pick | Art-pop icon St. Vincent brings old album to new audience with Spanish translation of Grammy-nominated ‘All Born Screaming’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Dallas singer-songwriter Annie Clark, professionally known as St. Vincent, released an adaptation of her most recent album “All Born Screaming” last Friday. The new project, “Todos Nacen Gritando,”...

Evan Honer performs at Druid City Music Hall.

Evan Honer and friends captivate Druid City Music Hall as part of the Kaleidoscope series

Piper Higgins, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

The Kaleidoscope concert series continued at Druid City Music Hall as Evan Honer took the stage Thursday with special guests Eli Winders and Liam St. John for a night filled with American folk and blues-inspired...

Ab-Soul released his sixth studio album, “Soul Burger,” on Nov. 8.

Culture Pick | Ab-Soul releases highly anticipated new album ‘Soul Burger’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

West Coast MC and Black Hippy member Ab-Soul released his sixth studio album, “Soul Burger,” on Nov. 8. The record is dedicated to the memory of his friend Armon “DoeBurger” Stringer, who was killed...

Elbow Joint won the SGA Battle of the Bands competition.

SGA hosts third annual Battle of the Bands competition

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 16, 2024

The Student Government Association hosted its third annual Battle of the Bands competition on Wednesday at Druid City Music Hall, with Elbow Joint winning first place. The band competed against three...

British goth-rock band The Cure released its newest album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” on Nov. 1.

Culture Pick | Goth, gloom and plenty of gusto: The legacy of The Cure

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

British goth-rock band The Cure released its newest album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” on Nov. 1 following a hiatus of over 16 years. It was released to massive acclaim and topped the UK charts, the first...

The Cure released its album "Songs of A Lost World" on Friday.

Culture Pick | A review of alt-rock band The Cure’s newest album, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 3, 2024

Legendary goth band The Cure returned from a 16-year hiatus with its newest album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” which was released on Friday. The Cure was founded in 1976 and has since existed as an...