Oh boy! Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend” on Aug. 29, a little over a year after “Short n’ Sweet.” The new album of 12 songs has received both acclaim and backlash. It seems no one understands Carpenter’s simple yet clever lyricism and feminine position. However, people across the board cannot […]
Monmouth University’s culture encompasses many things, but at the forefront is the love for New Jersey’s music history and Bruce Springsteen, aside from “Annie,” of course. So it was no surprise that our student record label, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) had teased a release over the summer seemingly paying homage to the singer’s 50th anniversary […]
“A Minecraft Movie” has taken the internet and cinemas by storm. The homage to the 2011 video game features a star-studded cast of Jack Black (Steve), Jason Momoa (Garett Garrison), Emma Meyers (Natalie), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Henry), Danielle Brooks (Dawn), and Jennifer Coolidge (Vice Principal Marlene). Not only has this film been a huge success, […]
Well, it’s that time of year, Hawks. It’s graduation season, which means the class of 2025 is about to be on their way to bigger and better life experiences. I’ve created a playlist compiled of 25 graduation-inspired songs for those looking to get in their feels before they get their degree. Here are 15 tracks […]
O n April 8, at Woods Theatre, successful Monmouth alumni gathered to share their advice, lives, and love of music. Over the years, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) has made 25 compilation albums with 132 original artists creating 147 tracks, involving over 900 students. Their contributions to not only the university but also to these students’ […]
If you’re ever looking for an experience that’ll last a lifetime, go to the Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park. I had the pleasure of attending the “Blues Band Workshop & Show with Nick Moss and Dennis Gruenling Live at the Transparent Clinch Gallery,” on April 10, which featured a Q&A discussion and a live […]
The music world is full of new artists, musicians, and genres to discover. Whether it’s Folk, Rap, Pop, or Alternative, there’s certainly no shortage of talent in the industry. Some of the best artists are the ones hiding in plain sight and as much as I love mainstream music, there’s something so magical about underground […]
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) will visit Monmouth University (MU) on Apr. 6 through 9 as part of the reaffirmation accreditation process. MSCHE is a global institution of education that “ensures accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission,” according […]
A riana Grande has officially closed the door of “Eternal Sunshine” with six new tracks and a 26-minute short film “Brighter Days Ahead.” The tracks titled “Intro (End of the World) – Extended,” “Twilight Zone,” “Warm,” “Dandelion,” “Past Life,” and “Hampstead” beautifully round out the album.In my opinion, this is Grande’s best album, showing not […]
Is anyone really who they claim to be? How can you spot a sociopathic liar from someone innocent “Good American Family,” created by Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland, is an eight-episode limited series on Hulu. The series depicts the true story of the adoption of Natalia Grace, a seven year old girl with a rare […]