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The unknowable Britney Spears

Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor February 11, 2021
On Feb. 5th, Hulu released a docu-series, “The New York Times Presents,” that offers six standalone documentaries on six different topics, the last of which consists of a full-scale investigation on the life of Spears.
Photo credit: Tom Pallant

Yungblud debuts “Weird”

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor December 4, 2020
"It’s about if I can f****** get people from all walks of life who never thought they would be together, together then my job is done.” 
Goons Talk Tunes: Maggie Rogers, LANY and holiday tracks

Goons Talk Tunes: Maggie Rogers, LANY and holiday tracks

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan November 23, 2020
Tune in for Nick and Emma's favorite tracks from 2020.
Photo Credit: Logan Wilder. From left to right: Tara Maggiulli, Wilson Reardon, Curtis Heimburger and Josh Polack

Mom Rock’s “I Wish Every Day Was Today” brings light to darker days

Sean Dunham, Writer November 20, 2020
Featuring four catchy, feel-good songs on the EP, “I Wish Every Day was Today” truly is a must-listen if you are searching for a soundtrack that will lift you up and generate positive energy.
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Should Christmas music be listened to before Thanksgiving?

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 19, 2020
A highly-debated topic in a year unlike any other.
Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun

Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun

Isabel Guilmette, Writer November 17, 2020
"Young artists or kids with musical dreams will read this and learn about how to better protect themselves in a negotiation. You deserve to own the art you make."
Goons Talk Tunes: Relaxing tracks to unwind with

Goons Talk Tunes: Relaxing tracks to unwind with

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan November 9, 2020
Tune in for a relaxing ride with Nick and Emma.
Album cover shot by Ryan Fleming

Ashton Irwin comes into his own with solo album  “Superbloom”

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor October 30, 2020
Irwin should be seen as a dark horse in the running, with the possibility of reaching the heights of artists like Harry Styles and he shouldn’t be taken for granted.
The Extravaganza promotional poster/ 88Rising

What does a live performance look like during a pandemic?

Isabel Guilmette, Writer October 29, 2020
Digitally viewing performances, a practice once underutilized, if ever utilized at all, has now become an essential medium for the performing arts to make their voices heard, and for the first time, be more accessible than ever.
Photo taken and approved by Joelle Grace

Chaz Cardigan bares all in “Holograma”

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor October 26, 2020
“Holograma” goes there, while still being easy on the ears, but effective on the heart.
Goons Talk Toons: Episode Two

Goons Talk Toons: Episode Two

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan October 26, 2020
In this week's episode, Nick and Emma talk with a special guest about concept albums, new music and some spooky tunes that will be sure to fill your Halloween spirit.
Photo taken by Charlotte Rutherford

Dorian Electra releases their second album “My Agenda”

Isabel Guilmette, Writer October 24, 2020
Born Dorian Electra Fridkin Gomberg, their androgynous, electronic voice, outlandish lyrics and ambiguous, yet campy look might be offsetting to the uninitiated.
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