BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION ASSIGNMENT EDITOR photo courtesy of @zachlanebryan on Instagram Stars courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Zach Bryan’s self-titled album arrives amid a significant moment for country music, where chart-toppers have ranged from cloying love songs to regressive political statements. Zach Bryan’s latest effort is easily one of the better country records this year…
photo courtesy of @oliver_anthony_music on Instagram BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Whether or not you believe Oliver Anthony is a right-wing industrial plant or apolitical, some of the lyrics in his contemporary folk song “Rich Men North of Richmond” amplify conservative talking points, even if he didn’t intend them to be interpreted that way. …
By Jenna Cosentino Staff Writer Everyone can take a deep breath because we’ve finally made it to the end of the week. There is nothing like the anticipation of waiting until the final minutes of your last Friday class so you can start your weekend. These days are all about cranking the music with your…
By Nicolette DiMura Staff Writer Taylor Swift shook off her country roots with a new sound in her recently released album, “1989.” Swift released her first pop album on Oct. 27. Her first single, “Shake It Off” immediately made it to number one on the Billboard charts. The bold record, she said, was inspired…
