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The Observer

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The Observer

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The Observer

'Pumped up Kicks' features dark undertones

‘Pumped up Kicks’ features dark undertones

By By: Jamie Lescht, Public Relations November 22, 2011

Every day the most popular radio stations blast Foster the People’s new song "Pumped Up Kicks." The song’s happy and catchy tune fills listener’s minds making it impossible to not sing along. Little...

Coldplay returns with mixed-genre fifth album

Coldplay returns with mixed-genre fifth album

By By: Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

The internationally-acclaimed rock band Coldplay is back from the recording studio with a hot new take on the famously mellow yet addictive music style they have come to call their own. The band artfully...

Wale shows growth with 'Ambition,' lacks heart

Wale shows growth with ‘Ambition,’ lacks heart

By By: Josh Samson, Arts Editor November 22, 2011

Since his independent debut two years ago, D.C. rapper Wale has been working hard to win over the ears and hearts of hip-hop’s new generation of listeners. After signing with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music...

Spotify poses challenge to iTunes as top music app

Spotify poses challenge to iTunes as top music app

By By: Elizabeth Campbell, Sports Production Editor November 22, 2011

"Hello America. Spotify here." Spotify is a British music provider that offers customers access to millions of songs, ranging from Mumford and Sons to Pokémon, and it has come to America. Spotify allows...

No ordinary life: Common gets real in memoir

By Josh Samson, Arts Editor October 26, 2011

 In his 20-year career, Common has been noted for being a talented rapper, actor, model, poet, and philanthropist. Now, he can successfully add "New York Times best-selling author" to the list.  According...

The Cab’s second album explores jazz, pop sound

By Lauren Price, Staff Writer September 27, 2011

Guys do not always like good girls; sometimes they want a girl who stays out too late and doesn’t answer the phone. At least, that’s what the lead vocalist of The Cab sings about in their new single,...

All Time Low prepares to release fourth album

By By Lauren Price, Staff Writer May 19, 2011

“Everybody gettin' kinda crunk; I think some dude just grabbed my junk; now I know how Ke$ha must be feelin.’’ These shallow, sarcastic lyrics are from the new single “I Feel like Dancin’,”...

Panic! at the Disco’s third album offers new sound

Three years after releasing their second album and two years after a shocking split, rock band Panic! at the Disco finally released their third studio album, Vices and Virtues. Panic’s last two albums...

Drop Kick Murphys maintain Irish spirit

By By Zack Potter, Archives Manager March 21, 2011

The Dropkick Murphys reaffirmed their status as one of the preeminent Irish rock bands this month when they released their seventh studio album, Going Out in Style.  Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day...

October Playlist of the Month

By Becky Price and Jillian Postal October 29, 2010

“That Ain’t Me”- Lil’ Wayne featuring Jay Sean Lil’ Wayne abandons his “rock” sound on this track from his new album, I Am Not A Human Being. Returning to the style of his Tha Carter...

MGMT’s latest album has a new dark, strange feel

By Zack Potter Archives Manager May 7, 2010

Ever since MGMT burst onto the scene last year with their hit debut album Oracular Spectacular, indie-music junkies have been anxious to hear how the psychedelic/electro-rock band would follow up on their...

Ke$ha reveals her love of partying in debut album

By Kalli Klusaritz, Archive Manager March 1, 2010

Somewhere between the fast-paced pop of Lady GaGa and the shocking antics of Britney Spears, 22-year-old newcomer Ke$ha has managed not only to carve out a unique niche for herself as a hedonistic, superficial...

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