It’s that time of year again when we fixate on all things love—as if February is the one and only month we fantasize about our perfect person and then proceed to buy ourselves flowers. And what do people do to drown out the love around them? Why, by watching their favorite TV and movie couples, […]
Author: Lorelai Hilarczyk
Upcoming Music of 2024
It’s 2024, a new year, which means new music from the artists you know and love. Last year was filled with unexpected musical surprises from Taylor Swift’s re-recordings, Beyoncé’s “Renaissance,” Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time,” and Paramore’s “This Is Why.” We were awarded some of the greatest albums in our lifetime in just […]
Blue Hawk Records Vol 23, “Chapter XXVIII”: A Worthwhile Listen
Attention Monmouth University music lovers: Blue Hawk Records has done it again! Blue Hawk Records released their album “Chapter XXIII” on Dec. 8 and it features six vastly different artists, all talented in their own right. Abby Garcia, the President of Blue Hawk Records, mentioned how the creative process of this album is truly something […]
Monmouth Music Artists: The Not-So-Hidden Gems
Monmouth University is filled with incredibly talented individuals when it comes to music, and on-campus organizations like Blue Hawk Records and MU Players showcase these talented young people. Three Monmouth students in particular have been making their way into the music world for years now. Consisting of three different distinct genres and sounds, they all […]
Our Songs, Our Films, United Swifties Stand: The Eras Tour Film Review
Drop everything now and meet Taylor Swift on the big screen in her highly anticipated Eras Tour Film!I saw the film on Friday the 13th, release day, and I had sky-high expectations being a Swiftie who didn’t see her live in concert this year. If you are in a similar situation to me, then I […]
Sleepy Hollow: Halloween Movie Heaven
The town of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown inhale and exhale the essence of Halloween. The New York small-town charm will transport you into a classic 2000s Halloween movie. I recently had the opportunity to explore these wonderful New England-style towns. While I was there, I couldn’t help but smile at the similarities between these towns […]
Two Icons, One Night
What do two iconic artists from the 70s have in common? Everything, actually. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks took the world by storm during the 1970s and 80s; they became idols for seemingly two different cultures of music. Now, their paths have intertwined for the “Two Icons One Night Tour,” where the audience can experience […]
Sea Hear Now: The Festival Experience Review
Surf, sun, sand, and songs that will ring in your ears for the rest of your life. That’s what it’s like at the Sea Hear Now music festival in Asbury Park. If you’re a music lover, then the festival experience is something you have to try at least once. Imagine: you walk into the festival, […]
From Sour to Guts: Olivia Rodrigo’s Sophomore Album
Olivia Rodrigo took the world on a rollercoaster of emotions with her album SOUR in May of 2021. Her album featured the innermost feelings of a seventeen-year-old whose experiences unexpectedly resonated with millions. Her single “Driver’s License” was the top song on every chart with millions of fans, young and old, singing in their cars. […]