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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Eight songs perfect for spring

Kate Gordon, Copy Editor April 14, 2023

Even though it’s technically been spring for weeks now, it’s only just begun to feel like it. Temperatures are spiking into the 70s, trees and flowers are in full bloom and walking across campus now...

J. Cole: the King of Disappointment

Matt Hooke, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 27, 2018

J. Cole is an artist who should be better than he is. His great talent as a rapper and his willingness to talk about social issues, like drug abuse and poverty, make him stand out among his pop-oriented...

Cardi B makes “Money Moves” on debut album

Amy Yu, Staff Reporter April 13, 2018

In a raw and unfiltered telling of her story, Cardi B’s “Invasion of Privacy” marks her arrival onto the hip-hop scene, making it clear that she’s here to stay. The debut album features 13 tracks,...

Twenty to a New Million

F.E. Abouelsoud, Staff Reporter October 14, 2016

22, A Million sheds a new light on an untouched side of Bon Iver, one that is filled with raw emotion. Upon first listen, one may be confused in the face of this new sound that he has displayed. However...

"Cleopatra," the band's new album, builds on their earlier work.

The Lumineers play to their strengths

Ariel Raj, Contributing Reporter April 22, 2016

“But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life, / And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die, I'll be on time,” sings Wesley Schultz, the lead singer of the Lumineers....

West's latest album is both a mess and a masterpiece, and features guest vocals from Frank Ocean, Sia and Kendrick Lamar.

The life of Kanye

Alex Tomazic, Staff Reporter February 19, 2016

A lot has changed for Kanye West since he last released an album. He became a legitimate fashion designer, he got married and he became a father. While being an influence in the rap industry, he has garnered...

New Chairlift album fails to inspire

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

As a casual Chairlift listener, I’ve always noticed that the indie pop outfit from Brooklyn has been in a weird place, musically. You probably remember them best for “Bruises,” a sing-song synth...

Members of Samfox practice "The Feels," from their recently released EP.

Samfox’s new EP “The Feels” gets emotional

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print January 15, 2016

Samfox’s upcoming EP ‘The Feels’ is appropriately named. Filled with growling vocals full of anger, dance-happy guitar riffs and sluggish rhythms, the local band cycles through a range of emotions...

David Bowie says goodbye with “Blackstar”

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

On the morning of Jan. 10, the world awoke in shock to learn of the death of David Bowie, popular music’s legendary chameleon, fashion icon and fearless innovator. Just two days after the artist’s...

Ellie Goulding gets lost in “Delirium”

Alex Clarke, Staff Reporter November 13, 2015

In “Delirium,” Ellie Goulding’s third album, Goulding follows the pop formula very well: catchy vocals + emotional lyrics + heavy beat with dance breaks. But no one who hears any song from this album...

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