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Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Russ shakes up the hip-hop scene with new album

Isabelle Rayburn February 6, 2020
Russ, also known as Russel Vitale is an American rapper, singer and songwriter releases his awaited album "She the Snow Globe"
Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Eminem’s new album has audiences searching for hidden gems

Leo Friedman February 5, 2020

Without warning, Eminem released his 11th studio album, "Music To Be Murdered By," earlier this month. Not straying too far from his true brand, Eminem sticks with his style of horrorcore rap with fast...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Kesha’s ‘High Road’ takes on a roller coaster of emotions

Monty Daniel February 4, 2020

In 2017, Kesha surprised us with her range and depth, but on Jan. 31, 2020, Kesha released her newest album, 'High Road,' and surprised us all in a different way. Kesha has a beautiful voice, but "High...

Lady Denim playing Aggie Theatre, Saturday Feb. 1.

Lady Denim captivates Aggie Theatre

Katrina Leibee February 3, 2020

Just as February rolls around, Lady Denim spreads the love through the Aggie Theatre following local openers The Red Scare and HoldFast., captivating their audience in a show unlike any other. The Fort...

Originally from Fort Collins, Zach Campbell, also known as Twocrown King moved to Montana for a little while but returned to Fort Collins to continue his music making career. Campbell has been making music on Soundcloud for about a year. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Musician Profile: TwoCrown King aims to bring a unique voice to hip-hop

Ty Davis January 30, 2020

Breaking into the music industry is an uphill battle, but TwoCrown King’s passion is driving him to make his mark in the hip-hop scene. Though he began his rapping pursuits only a year ago, Zach Campbell’s...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Miller’s posthumous album brings some closure

Leo Friedman January 28, 2020

Mac Miller, a mainstay in the hip-hop scene, shocked fans with his sudden passing on Sept. 7, 2018. Many thought that his 2018 project "Swimming" would be the last they would hear from Miller, but on Jan....

CSU student Jared Stratton listens to music inside the LSC on Wednesday, January 22. In 2019, Jared listened to nearly 740 hours of music according to Spotify. He listens to music as much as he can, especially during transit when he's walking in between classes, driving, or taking the bus. Colorado State University started the Spring Semester 2020 on Tuesday, January 21. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

A spring semester playlist to cure your winter blues

Elena Waldman and Lauryn Bolz January 23, 2020

Starting off the spring semester can be hard. It’s dark, it’s overwhelming and the cold air seems to tingle with the slow energy that accompanies the return to campus. Although it can be difficult...

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Sufjan Stevens demonstrates the limitlessness of the holidays

Matt Campbell December 16, 2019

Few Christmas songs stretch past the two minute mark. If they do, it’s for a good reason: say, to accommodate a gripping violin solo or to meet the standard time needed to light every candle at a Christmas...

Collegian Film Reviews Graphic (Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

‘The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show’ brings lighthearted wit

Monty Daniel December 10, 2019

Kacey Musgraves is the Christmas queen we may not have put on our wish lists but got anyway. Released on Nov. 29, "The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show" came as a welcomed surprise, unlike the package of...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

‘The Singing Saw at Christmastime’ challenges classics

Matt Campbell December 9, 2019

Christmas music was founded within the aesthetic of tradition; simple melodies and timbres are pleasing to the ear and invoke warmth, hospitality and kinship. The most accessible Christmas music comes...

Vocalist Austin Getz of Turnover sings and plays keyboard during the band's set at the Gothic Theatre in Denver Dec. 4. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Turnover’s engaging set brings Gothic Theatre ‘Altogether’

Matt Campbell December 9, 2019

Earlier this year, Turnover graced the stage of the Gothic Theatre with the Portland-based synth-pop band Reptaliens and hardcore heavyweights Turnstile, whose shows tend to be loud, energetic and...

A song’s content and theme do not always predict its impact on the listener. Many sad songs can have positive impacts. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Destigmatizing sad music: A genre of connection and healing

Monty Daniel December 5, 2019

We don’t have to be ashamed of listening to sad music. As a society, we tend to shy away from what makes us feel most vulnerable, but the best way to face our fears is to confront them head-on. This...

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