Even before Halloween, car brands began showing holiday commercials. It seems like by the time mid-October hits, everyone is impatient to skip Halloween and fly right to the holidays. Many shops begin decorating their storefronts before Halloween is over, or even on Halloween, and Christmas music often begins on Nov. 1. However, many people don’t […]
Author: Riley Kindler
Are tattoos really unprofessional?
I got my first tattoo the day after I turned 18. I had known that I wanted one since I was 10, so the first chance I got to book my appointment, I was on it. It was a simple tattoo, a bouquet of flowers, and the spot wasn’t too visible, but it still felt […]
The Punk music festival: Music that unites
When most people think about hardcore punk, they tend to think of hate, screaming, and violence. Many are too scared to step foot near a venue holding a show of that genre for fear of the fans going to the show, and many are too scared to even talk to the people standing outside. The […]
Was there truly a “song of the summer”?
Every summer is defined by music. Be it an artist, a genre, or just an aesthetic, the sphere of popular music is dominated every year by one singular sound. Last year, we had Brat summer, and the dirty, grimy world of underground hyperpop infiltrated everything from clothing ads to radio stations. The year before, we […]
“A Minecraft Movie” through the eyes of nostalgia
I was six years old the first time I opened “Minecraft.” I had a friend who was a few years older than me, a third grader, who had a PC in her basement and pulled me down there one rainy day to show me something her brother and she had found. It was “Minecraft.” Multiplayer […]
Blue Hawk Records perform for a cause at Light of Day’s Boardwalk Jam
The talented artists from Monmouth University’s Blue Hawk Records (BHR), along with the organization’s Blue Hawk house band, performed for Light of Day’s Boardwalk Jam at the Berkeley Hotel on Jan. 16. Many of the performers were featured on the newest Blue Hawk compilation album, “Vol. 25: Signature Edition,” adding to the promotion and celebration […]
2025 Grammy Nominations: A swing or a miss?
On Nov. 8, the Recording Academy finally announced the nominees for the upcoming Grammy awards, set to take place on Feb. 2, 2025. This announcement was highly anticipated by fans of all genres, including me. I even stood up and cheered at some of the nominations as I watched the live stream with my friends.However, […]
Rocktober: A battle for the ages and a cause
On Oct. 23, Blue Hawk Records, student-run record label, collaborated with the Office of Student Engagement and the Greek Senate to present a battle for the ages – no violence, though. Rocktober, a new event spearheaded by The Music Alliance (TMA) President Samantha Spano and other Blue Hawk members, is a way for students to […]
The Warner Music Studio experience
On Thursday, Oct. 17, Monmouth students had the opportunity to visit Warner Music Group (WMG) Headquarters in New York City. The group consisted of students from multiple majors, who traveled to the city early in the morning to speak to alumni who now work for the company and hear advice from people who have been […]
The Dare: A New York City club scene revival
The New York City club scene has experienced a rebirth in the past two years. The expansion of programs like The Boiler Room has slowly been festering and growing into a bigger scene, one dedicated to partying and creativity without boundaries. Clubbing without rules, bodies in a room dancing to the art coming from a […]