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Kethan Srinivasan

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator

Kethan is a fourth year student majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Economics and Chinese. Outside The Observer, you can find him rehearsing with Dhamakapella, ordering dinner on DoorDash way too often, making his way to the movie theater on Mondays for discount tickets, and plane spotting.

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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
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

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

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator
August 23, 2024
Folk and pop sensation Taylor Swift disappoints fans with underwhelming and juvenile lyricism in her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department.”

“The Tortured Poets Department” is blighted by torturous poetry

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator
April 26, 2024
Lizzy McAlpine bares her soul in her third studio album "Older," which released earlier this month. It is a return to form for the 24-year-old as the tortured artist returns to her folk-pop roots, poetically tackling grief, guilt and love gone astray.

Lizzy McAlpine breaks through her personal ceilings with “Older”

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator
April 12, 2024

The Observer reviews Matteo Lane

Zachary Treseler, Shejuti Wahed, Serene Pierce, Shivangi Nanda, and Kethan Srinivasan
April 5, 2024
In her newest album "eternal sunshine," Ariana Grande reflects on the thoughts and feelings that have been plaguing her, including those caused by her recent divorce.

Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” gives a rather unique glow

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator
March 29, 2024
Justine Triet's thrilling courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" has already garnered praise, including winning two Golden Globes, and it is slated to gain more with five upcoming Academy Award nominations.

“Anatomy of a Fall” is as forensic as the name suggests

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator
March 1, 2024
Emma Stone (left) delivers an impressive and nuanced performance in Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things," while Mark Ruffalo's (right) performance falls short.

“Poor Things” delivers a visual journey, not a moral one

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
"Past Lives," a rich and poignant film, explores evolving relationships, lost loves and the sacrifices that come along them.

“Past Lives” is a love story without the melodrama

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Despite the initial shock factor of Emerald Fennell’s new thriller comedy “Saltburn,” the beautiful cinematography fails to obscure the lack of depth to the story.

“Saltburn” is a rambunctious drama, for better or for worse

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
83-year-old filmaker Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, "The Boy and the Heron," takes audiences through a whimsical journey, using its main character, Mahito, to answer larger questions about life and living.

“The Boy and the Heron” is a gift to Ghibli buffs everywhere

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
"1989 (Taylor's Version)" has already taken the world with Swift's matured vocals and new "From The Vault" tracks successfully revitalizing the former Album of The Year.

Has Taylor Swift’s re-recording project started to falter?

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Stephen Sanchez's new album "Angel Face" tells the story of the enamored Troubadour Sanchez and his love interest, Evangeline, with songs reminiscent of 1950s hits.

Stephen Sanchez’s “Angel Face”: An angel’s voice, but does it have an angel’s wings?

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Laufey's new album features songs that pay tribute to her musical influences while also maintaining a sense of intrigue for younger music lovers.

Can Laufey’s “Bewitched” truly beguile its listeners?

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Reneé Rapp releases bold new songs about love and trauma in her debut album, "Snow Angel" (2023).

Reneé Rapp’s “Snow Angel”: a self-assured, standout LP

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Speak Now (Taylor's Version) features a mature, updated album cover consistent with the tone of her new recording.

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version): a youthless replica or a mature retelling?

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Adele reflects on six years of love and loss with the release of her new album "30."

Adele’s “30” shows a different side of love than her previous work

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Witness FINNEAS revive his soloist musical image with "Optimist"

“Optimist” demonstrates FINNEAS’ lyrical genius

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
Witness Adele reclaim her music and her fans' hearts with new hit single "Easy on Me."

“Easy On Me” is Adele in her truest form

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Lorde's heavily anticipated new album, "Solar Power," portrays her new vision with an ode to nature

“Solar Power” gives cloudy introspection, courtesy of Lorde

Kethan Srinivasan, Contributing Writer
October 8, 2021
Sandra Oh stars as Professor Ji-Yoon Kim in Netflix's "The Chair"

Netflix’s “The Chair” is hard to call satire

Kethan Srinivasan, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2021
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