In celebrating Women’s History Month, there are so many talented and strong women when it comes to music and the arts. As a matter of fact, there are many women right here at Monmouth University, paving their way into the industry; teaching us that following your dreams and staying true to who you are is […]
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“So Close To What”: Tate McRae makes her pop voice known
Ladies and gentlemen, the pop star of the year has arrived, and she’s not messing around. Tate McRae’s highly anticipated third studio album, “So Close To What,” released Feb. 21, featuring 15 songs, including her singles “2 hands,” “Sports car,” and “It’s ok I’m ok.” All of which created so much buzz and social media […]
Bad Bunny’s “Turista” embodies Puerto Rican culture and life
On Jan. 5, Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican Latin artist who has redefined reggaeton and Latin trap, released his sixth studio album, “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos.” The album’s title, which translates to “I Should Have Taken More Photos”, is a reflection of nostalgia and the things that represent Benito (Bad Bunny) and the island of […]
Candlelight Concerts “Tribute To Coldplay on Strings”
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Monmouth Center for the Arts hosted A Tribute To Coldplay by the Monmouth String Quartet in Pollak Theatre. This was not just any musical performance where the entire auditorium goes dark. Candlelights are all around the audience and the musicians to illuminate the music being played by the three violins and […]
From soul to rock: influential Black artists who shaped music
In celebrating Black History Month, there are so many groundbreaking black musicians and singers who shaped our culture. Whether it was through their stunning renditions, guitar solos, smooth vocals, or musical classics, these names live on in music history. Here’s my list of the most influential black artists. Born and raised right here in the […]
Monmouth University’s Theatre Fest
Monmouth University’s theatre department kicked the first of five nights of Theatre Fest with the Fresh Faces of 2024: A Showcase of Monmouth’s Talented Theatre Freshman on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The following days would feature Spark Sessions: A Night of Original Works by MU Players, Music and Theatre Collaboration: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Alpha Psi Omega […]
Party 101: Freaking the freak out with Matt Bennett
Hey now, hey now, we had a night of what dreams are truly made of. A night of partying with your friends and a Nickelodeon icon to the songs we grew up on in an iconic Jersey Shore location set the bar high for going out (at least it did for Lorelai). “The Outlook” editors, […]
Tate McRae: Rising pop sensation
Taking the pop industry by storm, Tate McRae is exactly what the music industry has been waiting for. It seems like the rise of dance-pop and superstars is making a comeback. Coming from the professional dance world and aspiring to be a backup dancer, McRae’s stage presence and identity as a performer are so strong. […]
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye you were bigger than the whole sky: The Eras Tour
The U.S. leg of the Eras Tour, encompassing 62 shows, 23 cities, and record- breaking numbers, ended in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024. Beginning in Glendale, Arizona on Mar. 17, 2023, the Eras Tour was Taylor Swift’s sixth concert tour, about five years after the commencement of her Reputation […]
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, […]