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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

This past week, the Indie rock band Hinds and opener The Happy Return came together to put on an amusing and engaging show at The Grog Shop.

Hinds and The Happy Return take audience engagement to a new level at The Grog Shop

Kate Gordon, Life Editor October 25, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Spanish indie rock duo Hinds brought an infectious energy and rockin’ tunes to Coventry’s alternative music venue The Grog Shop. Alongside opening band The Happy Return, both acts...

Finneas O'Connell's latest album "For Cryin' Out Loud" marks a potential new era for the up-and-coming artist, with its heartfelt lyrics and production allowing listeners to get to know him better as a person.

FINNEAS changes course with “For Cryin’ Out Loud”: Will the new route lead to musical trade-offs?

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator October 11, 2024

Finneas O’Connell has had quite the last few years. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter and producer is well-known for being a collaborator with his younger sister, pop star Billie Eilish, since her rise...

Katy Perry's newest attempt at reviving her pop star status, album "143," has disappointed a range of fans, from her former fan base to less interested newer audiences.

“143” is the embodiment of Katy Perry’s artistic downfall

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator October 4, 2024

At some point in your life, you have definitely heard at least a snippet of a Katy Perry song, whether it was while listening to the radio, streaming on your phone or at a rally of some kind. The singer...

FKA twigs' new music video for her song "Eusexua" is filled with her signature unconventional dancing and special effects.

FKA twigs takes office siren to the next level in her new music video

Kennedy Wolf, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

FKA twigs has a long-held reputation for producing music that sounds otherworldly. Her essence is that of a small bespeckled alien, who smashes whatever sounds together whenever she wants. This past month...

WRUW's Studio-A-Rama rallies an array of Clevelanders, forging a community where students and locals can share their appreciation for music.

‘We are so back’: After a four-year hiatus, WRUW’s Studio-A-Rama returns

Kate Gordon, Life Editor September 13, 2024

Despite the popularity of Studio-A-Rama, college radio station WRUW’s annual all-day music festival, the organization has had a hard time resurrecting its flagship event after it was shut down in 2020...

Nearly 20,000 Clevelanders, including several CWRU students, showed up to the Blossom Music Center last Thursday to see Pitbull perform live.

Have the time of your life at Pitbull’s Party After Dark Tour

Auden Koetters, Director of Design September 6, 2024

On the night of Aug. 29, numerous Case Western Reserve University students made the trek to Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls to attend Pitbull’s Party After Dark Tour. The night was nothing short...

Beadaboodee's newly-released album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves" exudes beautifully written narratives accompanied by music ranging from alternative rock to folk pop.

“Take A Bite” of “This Is How Tomorrow Moves”

Hannah Shindler, Contributing Writer September 6, 2024

Beabadoobee has been making music since 2017, but only truly entered the limelight after her song “Coffee” was sampled on “death bed (coffee for your head)” by Powfu– going viral on TikTok in...

The tracks in Sabrina Carpenter's latest studio album, "Short n' Sweet," seem to challenge her former Disney Channel persona, shedding a new light on her adult pop presence.

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” is flirty, funny and an all-around good time

Kate Gordon, Life Editor August 30, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, pint-sized blonde bombshell Sabrina Carpenter did not just materialize into existence this summer alongside her hit single, “Espresso.” In fact, the former child star has...

“Bumpin’ that”: A review of this summer’s biggest album releases

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator August 23, 2024

This past summer has been a gold mine when it comes to long-awaited album releases by artists big and small alike. In the spirit of keeping the discussion going, here is a compilation of brief insights...

Opeth “§1”: The growls have returned

Cason Willman, Staff Writer August 23, 2024

Few metalheads, if any, thought we would see this day come. After more than a decade-long excursion into Jethro Tull vs. King Crimson prog rock, Swedish titans Opeth have returned to their death metal...

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