Who knew that Beabadobee and a pylon would be a perfect pair? Released on Sept. 18, “Pylon”, Beabadobee’s (Beatrice Laus) fourth studio album, shifts away from her signature lo-fi bedroom pop into a grittier alternative rock and grunge. Anyone expecting her fourth studio album to wander down the same pipeline as “This is How Tomorrow […]
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Listen to your local bands
In mid-April 2026, I saw an Instagram video of a local band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, promoting their next show, which was happening in just a few days. The venue was just ten minutes from my home, and it was on a Saturday night when I typically had nothing to do. Unfamiliar with the local […]
Ariana Grande’s closure-filled “Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead”
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 […]
Lauryn Hill’s influence on the Hip Hop and R&B community
Lauryn Hill, a multi-talented artist born in Newark, NJ, rose to prominence in the 1990s as a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Her groundbreaking album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” not only earned her global recognition but also played a pivotal role in popularizing the fusion of hip-hop and neo-soul, earning #1 on […]
Women In Music Industry panel: A night of empowerment
On Mar. 13, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) and Monmouth’s Women In Music (WIM) collegiate chapter hosted the third annual Women In Music Industry panel event at Woods Theatre. The night was full of heartwarming stories, personal advice, and a sense of empowerment in what it means to be a woman. The panel was comprised of […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“His Middle Name”
Thursday night of Theatre Fest hosted Spark Sessions: A Night of Original Works by MU Players at 8:00 p.m. in Woods Theatre. The night consisted of four original productions created completely by Monmouth students. One of the original productions of the night was written by Timothy Pakrad, senior English major, titled “His Middle Name.” “His […]
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. […]









