
Daft Punk announces sudden disbandment
The music industry loses a pioneering act, as artists, celebrities, and fans worldwide learn of the duo's permanent split
Isabel Guilmette, Writer
• February 24, 2021

Goons Talk Tunes: Taylor Swift, The Weeknd’s halftime show and Tik Tok hits
Nick and Emma start their second season off strong
Emma Calnan and Nick Contardo
• February 22, 2021

UMass student Milou redefines repetition in his “Groundhog’s Day”-like album
The Greenfield native creates a powerful album, "The Colorblind & The Painter" that plays perfectly day or night
Julia Donohue, Managing Editor
• February 18, 2021

Taylor Swift kicks off discography re-recording with new single
"Love Story (Taylor's Version)" empowers the artist and the audience who have grown up with her
Isabel Guilmette, Writer
• February 17, 2021

The unknowable Britney Spears
What “The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears” tells us about the "Oops I Did It Again" Singer.
Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor
• February 11, 2021

Yungblud debuts “Weird”
The British revolutionary talks new album, fans and his global digital tour
Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor
• December 4, 2020

Goons Talk Tunes: Maggie Rogers, LANY and holiday tracks
Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan
• November 23, 2020

Mom Rock’s “I Wish Every Day Was Today” brings light to darker days
The Berklee originated group emerges as upcoming stars in music industry
Sean Dunham, Writer
• November 20, 2020

Should Christmas music be listened to before Thanksgiving?
A highly-debated topic in a year unlike any other
Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer
• November 19, 2020

Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun
The pop star confirmed that she will re-record her first five albums- but why?
Isabel Guilmette, Writer
• November 17, 2020

Goons Talk Tunes: Relaxing tracks to unwind with
Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan
• November 9, 2020

Ashton Irwin comes into his own with solo album “Superbloom”
The drummer turned singer steps outside of the band to show a new side of himself
Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor
• October 30, 2020
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