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Jon Birondo '15

Jon attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Grand Prairie before attending Jesuit. He began writing for The Roundup his junior year, covering his main interests: movies and music. He now heads the Arts & Entertainment section as the Co-Editor. Aside from writing, Jon is a member of the drumline, plays a variety of instruments, and is currently working on a short film. Jon hopes to attend the University of Texas to have a career in the film production business. Jon also co-founded and helps run the music review site Pretty Neat Grooves with his friend Michael White. You can find it at prettyneatgrooves.com. His favorite band is Radiohead and his favorite movie is The Social Network. He lives with his parents, two younger siblings, and dog.

Tobias Jesso Jr.’s Goon is a poignant and restrained debut

Tobias Jesso Jr. Goon Album Review True Panther Released March 17, 2015 Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Piano Pop, Soul, Soft Rock https://play.spotify.com/album/7elNFxdWSjWvtUP1gqyQGV For a 29 year old, Tobias Jesso Jr. has seen...

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Tyler, The Creator Cherry Bomb Album Review Odd Future Records/Sony Released April 13, 2015 Genre: Alternative Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, Neo-Soul https://open.spotify.com/album/621OhgnZJ7Pz8iUazct1In Tyler, The Creator's immaturity can be considered...

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Action Bronson Mr. Wonderful Album Review Atlantic Records/Vice Records/Goliath Released March 23, 2015 Genre: Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, Rap Rock, Pop Rap https://open.spotify.com/album/7ijgeLAW3W3vZ9jf6tozFq Acclaimed East Coast MC, and...

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Up and coming Dallas band If, The Band (yes, that's their name) recently released their debut EP. I got the chance to email them...

Father John Misty deals with true love and sincerety on I Love You, Honeybear

Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear Album Review Sub Pop Records Released February 10, 2015 Genre: Indie Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Art Folk, Indie...

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D’Angelo & The  Vanguard Black Messiah Album Review RCA Records Released December 15, 2014 Genre: R&B, Noise Funk, Funk Rock, Neo Soul, Psychedelic Soul, Country Funk (?) D’Angelo is...

Mark Ronson throws an all-star funk summit on Uptown Special

Mark Ronson Uptown Special Album Review Columbia Records Released January 13, 2015 Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop, 70s soul revival   When “Uptown Funk” first infiltrated the airwaves, I was surprised...

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