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JULIA GIGANTE FOR THE HOYA | joan showcased their eclectic sound, reflecting on their successful past and promising future.

joan Entrances With Chemistry-Filled Concert

By Noelle Whitman September 26, 2019

Muted blue light cast down on the crestfallen face of Alan Thomas, the guitarist and main vocalist of the rising indie duo joan. As the eclectic sound of joan’s synth-pop music began to fill the space...

ANNIE GOTT FOR THE HOYA

Concert Review: Lorde at The Anthem

By Annie Gott April 11, 2018

Despite surging in popularity since 2014, Lorde graced an intimate venue, The Anthem, for her return to Washington, D.C., on Sunday, April 8, creating an environment that blended familiarity and grandeur. The...

FALL OUT BOY

Album Review: ‘Mania’

By Meghan DeCourcey January 24, 2018

★★★☆☆ When exploring new musical styles, Fall Out Boy’s seventh studio album “Mania” often falters and is strongest when the group sticks to the sound that made it popular. The...

ABRAMS: Moving from Pop to Hip-Hop

By Sam Abrams April 1, 2016

One was a 13-year-old Canadian YouTube star with pop stardom in his future. Another was a teen heartthrob in U.K. band One Direction, touring the world with hit love songs like "That’s What Makes You...

A Bold Beat Forward

A Bold Beat Forward

By Femi Sobowale February 2, 2016

On Jan. 6, 2016, Nicki Minaj won Favorite Hip-Hop Artist at the People’s Choice Awards. On Jan. 7, while double-tapping the picture she posted on Instagram to announce that win, I saw a poorly-worded...

MUSIC TIMES
Taylor Swift’s new album “1989” has completely departed from her country origins, showcasing instead her talent as a successful pop singer.

Album Review: ‘1989’

By Kim Bussing October 31, 2014

★★★★☆ Taylor Swift wants you to know that she’s not selling out. While her fifth studio album may be a stark departure from her days as country music’s sweetheart, “1989” is less...

The Deeper Meaning of Bubblegum Pop

By Zach Gordon April 16, 2013

No matter how old you are or where you come from, everyone should be able to see the value in pop music. I’m kind of joking, but there’s definitely a place for cheesy pop music in everyone’s life,...

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