Humble beginnings in the entertainment industry are stories we know all too well. Dolly Parton started her music career by performing for her local radio station in Tennessee, Taylor Swift performed at local coffee shops during the summer, and Lainey Wilson had a Hannah Montana impersonator act. Local country music artist, Samantha Spano has been […]
Release order is not the droid you’re looking for! Being a “Star Wars” fan all my life, my love for this franchise has grown as I have. Now being 21 years old and a huge fan of classic films, I truly understand the importance of what film does for culture. I’m not the entertainment editor […]
Halloween is finally here! While this season always seems so fleeting, there’s no better way to immerse yourself in spooky season than through music. These 13 tracks are filled with nostalgia and good ol’ fashioned fun. Listen while you get dressed in your costumes, drive down a windy eerie road, or even carving a last […]
Monmouth University students consisting of Blue Hawk Records (BHR) members and several graduates attended the 10th annual Mondo.NYC Music and Technology Conference in New York City. The conference was held at Arlo Williamsburg Hotel from Oct. 14 through the 17. The trip was coordinated by Jeffrey Mendez, senior music industry major and Kylensky Miracle, junior […]
There is no greater entertainment hub of art than Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Over fall break I was able to escape for a few days to Florida for a family celebration. I’ve been going to Disney since birth (practically), but haven’t been since 2018. While I do adore everything about Disney, it’s certainly […]
I n the world of music, there is no bigger name than Taylor Swift. With her 12th studio album, she’s climbing the charts with these 12 new tracks and some wonder if she’ll ever run out of material with her vast discography. Despite critical reviews of negativity, this album does something that her others don’t: […]
Step into the magical world of fairy tales, as Monmouth University’s Theatre Department prepares for their performances of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” “Into the Woods” written by Lapine with music from Sondheim is about those classic Brothers Grimm stories you know and love. You might know some of the songs from […]
W hat could be better than another year of iconic bands, nostalgia, and ultimate vibes all on one of Jersey’s most beloved beaches? Asbury Park hosted over 35,000 music lovers on both Sept. 13 and 14 for Sea.Hear.Now music festival. Just when you think it couldn’t get bigger and better, Sea.Hear.Now not only expanded the […]
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 […]