April 29, 2022
The Music Moment: five seconds flat
Lizzy McAlpine released her second album five seconds flat earlier this month, following her first album Give Me A Minute that came out in 2020.…
March 22, 2022
The Music Moment: WHO CARES? We Do!
Podcast by Sonia Freedman and Natalie Fishman On March 11th, indie singer-songwriter Rex Orange County released his fourth studio album, “WHO CARES?”. Hear about sophomore…
February 15, 2022
Mitski’s Laurel Hell Brings Back 80s Pop With a Dark Twist
Bringing back nostalgic 80s Pop instrumentals, singer-songwriter Mitski Mikaywaki released her sixth studio album, Laurel Hell, on February 4th. If you like her signature melancholic…
December 3, 2021
Our 2021 Music Wrapped
Both Apple Music and Spotify have a year in review music presentation for each listener towards the end of the year. This innovative feature allows…
November 12, 2021
The Music Moment: Ryann Barnes
Ryann Barnes’s brain is halfway in high school, halfway in a glittery Wonderland. Facetiming me from a polaroid-filled room, she showed me her childhood songbook,…
November 9, 2021
Blue Banisters: Is it the Better Album of the Year?
Written by Marlene Arroyo Lana Del Rey’s long-awaited eighth studio album was released on Friday, October 22. Originally titled Rock Candy Sweet, the project was…
November 5, 2021
Despite Premiere at Burgess Skate Park Left No One Board
In the sloping concrete Burgess skate park, close to 150 people gathered on Saturday night for live music and a film premiere. Organized by M-A…
September 19, 2021
Believe What I Say…Donda isn’t as Bad as it Seems
I could not find a ton to like in Kanye West’s new album, Donda, rated .5 lower on the music review website Pitchfork than Peppa…
June 11, 2021
A Playlist for 2020
Sometimes there is nothing more therapeutic than the right song. As a senior and an overly sensitive person in general, I have relied on intense…
May 24, 2021
Albums vs. Playlists: The Sonic Showdown
This story is published in this year's summer issue of The Mark. Cover image designed by Karil Trail Albums: Written by Kari Trail Purple Rain, To…