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The Observer

Steely Dan at 50 – From burroughs to bard, and the baby boomers who brought it back

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer November 4, 2022

In November 1972, Watergate was still fresh in the minds of Americans, Norman Lear’s seminal satire “All in the Family” topped the ratings and two young men who met at Bard College during the height...

You can catch many entertaining acts at Mahalls in Lakewood, such as the indie soul artist Ginger Root (above).

What to do in Lakewood

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor October 28, 2022

Sometimes the outings that you least expect are the ones that you enjoy the most. A few weeks ago, I got a text out of the blue from a friend who said he was visiting the Cleveland area for the day. Within...

Alt-rock band DYLYN takes over Clevelands Grog Shop with their 60s and 90s inspired music.

A deepdive with DYLYN: Discussing inspiration,The Sixty90s and the future

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor October 28, 2022

On Oct. 12, Canadian alt-rock band DYLYN performed at Cleveland’s Grog Shop, along with their tourmates, the Rare Americans. Their first full-length album, “The Sixty90s,” a fusion of ‘60s music...

Denzel Curry, who has been participating in rap battles since he was a teen, has released five studio albums throughout his career and now has nearly 7 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Denzel Curry electrifies at the Agora on the “MELT MY EYEZ TOUR”

Sara Khorshidi & Mulan Ma, Director of Print, Engagement Editor October 14, 2022

On Sept. 30, Denzel Curry blessed the citizens of northeast Ohio with a stop in Cleveland, part of his world tour promoting the release of his fifth and most recent studio album, “Melt My Eyez See Your...

Last Saturday, Sept. 24, Conan Gray graced the stage at Jacobs Pavillion to share his journey through heartbreak, acceptance and family turmoil from his album Superache

Conan Gray Conquers Cleveland with “Superache” tour

Shivangi Nanda, Copy Editor September 30, 2022

With COVID-19 restrictions finally easing up, concerts are once again in session; artists have begun long-anticipated tours across the country, and we can once again feel the anxiety of buying tickets,...

Maya Hawke has become a figure in the indie folk music scene, with her latest album, Moss, drawing upon personal pain through memorable lyricism and soothing instrumentals.

“Moss” is Maya Hawke’s ode to indie folk

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor September 30, 2022

Known for her role in “Stranger Things” and the recent Netflix success “Do Revenge,” Maya Hawke has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, and she has continually garnered...

CWRU students gather at East Bell Commons in preparation for headliner Paris Texas and special guest Forrest Nolan.

UPBack to School Bash returns to ring in the academic year

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor September 23, 2022

There’s nothing like the beginning of the academic year at Case Western Reserve University. The days are warm and bright, classes haven’t gotten too overwhelming yet, new people are everywhere and...

K-pop girl group TWICE has won over 100 awards since they first debuted in 2015.

TWICE’s New Comeback: “Between 1&2”

Matthew Chang, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

Two weeks ago, TWICE made their comeback with “Between 1&2.” It has finally caught on for me and has been a mini-album that I have been playing on repeat since its release. After listening to each...

Crank up the air-conditioning and the music

TJ Disabato April 22, 2022

​After taking a break from writing for The Observer for most of the semester, I am back in the final issue of the year for some music to get you through the summer months. It has been a long, tumultuous...

WHO CARES? attempts to answer its titular question, but becomes repetitive.

Rex Orange County’s new album “WHO CARES?” is simple but amazing

Shejuti Wahed, Staff Writer March 25, 2022

These days, it’s difficult to run into a Case Western Reserve University student who isn’t going through an existential crisis. It appears that having a cynical perspective on modern romance and questioning...

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