Music Reviews

Love Over Hate: Benito’s Magnum Opus

The term magnum opus is a Latin root used to describe a writer or an artists' greatest achievement. And through his latest album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should Have Taken More Photos), Bad Bunny was able to achieve his magnum opus...

The Case to Criminalize Christmas Music in November

In my many years of life (a whole eighteen years), I’ve noticed a growing evil pervading society. Each year this evil creeps in through the cracks, solidifying itself in American culture to the point where – dare I say...

Bad Bunny’s Residency and Super Bowl Performance Should Be Noticed By Everybody, Especially Trump

On July 11th, 2025, Bad Bunny started his residency, "No me quiero ir de aquí" in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the capital of Puerto Rico. The residency lasted 31 shows going from July to September and did wonders for...

Finding Yourself in a Beautiful Life; God and Once in a Lifetime

In 1980, the Talking Heads, led by singer David Byrne, released one of the best albums of all time, and the second best one of their discography. On that album is their best song, Once in a Lifetime. This...

Are We In A Popular Music Drought?

The year of 2024 was a big year for music. It felt like we were getting fantastic music every week. With artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, Shaboozey, Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, and many...

Unpacking “To Pimp a Butterfly” Part Four

Welcome to part four of my analysis of one of the last century's most influential and densely pact albums. If you haven't already, check out part one, two, and three. But now, let's move on to the track "U"...

Where’s All the Real Country Gone?

Some of the readers of The Roundup inclined to listen to the music of the seemingly bygone era of outlaws, running wild near the Austin City limits and through the hills of Luckenbach, Texas, may be despairing over the...

“I’m What the Culture Feelin'” a Review of GNX by Kendrick Lamar

About GNX Surprise released on November 22nd, GNX, named after his beloved classic Buick Grand National(mentioned many times in the album), is Kendrick Lamar's 6th studio album. This marks the first true shock drop for popular music in a while...

A Beginner’s Guide to the World of Audio: What and What Not to Buy

What it's all About Music is a universal idea. Just about everyone alive today enjoys it in one way or another, whether that be through listening to it, the creation of it, or the playing of music. While everyone may...