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Documenting the behind-the-scenes details of Sunflower and Surfs Up, Feel Flows makes the case that this period was one of the Beach Boys finest.

“Feel Flows” sheds light on an oft-overlooked era for the Beach Boys

Shreyas Banerjee, Life Editor September 3, 2021

The Beach Boys are an enigma of rock music. A family band, the group initially consisted of brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, along with their cousin Mike Love and their childhood friend Al Jardine....

The all-black cover of Donda is stark and divisive, just like the album it represents.

“Donda,” a divisive drop

Chris Heermann, Photo Editor September 3, 2021

After weeks of agonizing delays, Kanye West’s long-anticipated album, “Donda,” was finally released to streaming services on Sunday, Aug. 29. With most new music dropping on Fridays, this is definitely...

Tunes for a time of unity

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer August 27, 2021

It has been a long time since the campus has seen so much action, and I am glad to be back, involved in all of it. However, I must admit that I was hesitant about seeing so many people on campus again...

George Harrison poses with four gnomes, widely interpreted to represent the breakup of the Beatles, as he moves on with his new masterpiece.

“All Things Must Pass” once again cements George Harrison’s legacy, 50 years on

Shreyas Banerjee, Life Editor August 20, 2021

There is no band more legendary than the Beatles, for many reasons. With their innovative studio techniques, iconic personalities and boundary-breaking entrepreneurship, their insane commercial success...

New and old fans of Taylor Swift have things to love in this re-release album.

“Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” from a new fan’s perspective

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor April 16, 2021

Historically, I haven’t been a Taylor Swift fan. Though her music has been around for as long as I can remember, whether playing on car radios or in grocery stores, it was never something I actively...

Alexander 23’s much anticipated new album was actually created almost on accident.

Alexander 23 speaks on his new album “Oh No, Not Again!”

Yvonne Pan, Development Editor February 19, 2021

With a title reminiscent of Britney Spears’ 2000 hit song "Oops! ... I Did It Again," Alexander 23’s new album “Oh No, Not Again!” was released on Friday, Feb. 19. “What was kind of exciting...

Wrap yourself up in a flannel and get ready to enjoy Taylor Swifts new album.

Taylor Swift’s “evermore” is more than just another “folklore”

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 12, 2021

2020 was a crazy year for Taylor Swift. Coming straight off of the release of her 2019 album “Lover,” Swift seemed on track for a typical year, going on tour across the world with her new pop ballads....

A semester unlike any other is coming to a close—here’s some music to reflect

TJ Disabato, Staff Columnist December 4, 2020

This is the final edition of The Observer of the semester, and boy has it been a difficult semester for everyone reading this—regardless of whether or not you were on campus. Unfortunately, I was at...

Turn off your mind, relax and flow downstream to the sounds of beeps and boops.

In this homage to radio, Oneohtrix Point Never produces his most consistent work yet

Jackson Rudoff, Copy Editor December 4, 2020

Oneohtrix Point Never is one of those artists everyone has probably heard but can’t recognize. Recent credits include work for The Weeknd and FKA twigs, who capitalized on his deft touch with splicing...

Songs of hope after a divided election

TJ Disabato, Staff Columnist November 13, 2020

After last week being one of the most boring weeks I have ever experienced (I’m being sarcastic, if you couldn’t tell), it is time to kick into high gear with some great music. I think most of us have...

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