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Avicii True Album Review PRMD, Univrsal Island Records Released September 13, 2013 Genre: Electronic Dance, Folktronica By Drew Curran Avicii’s first full length album had me excited. Through all of the released singles, preview mixes, and ads, I was ready for True to be absolutely amazing. The LP that was produced falls a little short though. Avicii has always been defined by classy vocal lines and popping, happy synth...
Ariana Grande My Everything (Deluxe Edition) Album Review Republic Records Released August 22, 2014 Genre: Pop, Contemporary R&B Listen: "Break Free feat. Zedd" Ariana Grande has slowly risen in ranks as one of the biggest pop stars in our culture. With her second album, although mostly hit-or-miss, Grande proves herself to be, not just a major powerhouse, but also a respectable songstress.  While her songwriting...
Feed Me Calamari Tuesday Album Review Sotto Voce Released October 14, 2013 Genre: Dubstep, Electro House Feed Me has recently released his second full length LP, which is surprising considering all of the music that he has produced.  Nevertheless, the standard that Jon Gooch has set over the last few years is definitely maintained in this album; he continues a tradition of high quality productions and truly...
Flares Sickening Joy Album Review Unsigned Released August 30, 2014 Genre: Post-Rock, Black Metal (occasionally), Post-Metal, Space Rock Flares is a brand-spanking new post-rock group, fresh out of North Texas. Post-rock can be a derivative genre, but Flares put in the extra effort to make something that transcends the usual style. With a minimal amount of fluff (superfluous effects, random instrumentation, etc.), Flares have taken us on a...
The Gaslight Anthem Get Hurt Album Review Island Records Released August 12, 2014 Genre: Punk Rock, Rock n’ Roll, Bar Band   As their careers progress, bands change depending on the direction that they want to go, but that doesn’t mean that they get worse.  The Gaslight Anthem is no exception.  On “Get Hurt,” the New Brunswick, New Jersey, rock ‘n roll/punk band’s newest release,...
Mat Zo Damage Control Album Review Anjunabeats Released 2013 Genre: Progressive Trance, Progressive House, Electro House, Drum and Bass, Trap, Chillout, Garage Damage Control is the first album from British producer Mat Zo. According to him, this album has been seven years in the making. It’s hard to lasso this album into a specific genre as Mat seems to like jumping around, not allowing his music to conform...
Porter Robinson Worlds Album Review Astralwerks Released August 12th, 2014 Genre: Alternative Dance, Synthpop, Downtempo, Indie Dance, Electro House Coming off of a slew of #1 tracks on Beatport at the ripe age of 19, Porter Robinson began touring across the globe, bringing an electro sound that caught the attention of the EDM community. His tour took him to the biggest festivals and the biggest...
As we head back into the new school year, let's recap the ten songs that we thought are essential for anyone that cares about music. Even if you don't know any of the songs on this list, please check them out. One of the profiles of the graduate IS Open To Growth.  -In no particular order of importance, because hopefully you'll...

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