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The Preface

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The Preface

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The Preface

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens releases album dedicated to late partner

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens releases album dedicated to late partner

Jordan Sarver October 20, 2023
Sufjan Stevens has always been one of my favorite songwriters for a long time. I love the way he uses imagery in his songs and the way he tells stories through his songs.
Olivia Rodrigo releases exceptional sophomore album, GUTS

Olivia Rodrigo releases exceptional sophomore album, GUTS

Jordan Sarver October 4, 2023

By: Jordan Sarver-Bontrager Media Writer Olivia Rodrigo has been one of my favorite pop artists since her 2021 debut album, SOUR, a record that has a diverse sound palette and catchy melodies. It...

Unreal Unearth: Hozier’s best album yet?

Unreal Unearth: Hozier’s best album yet?

Jordan Sarver September 27, 2023
I’ve been a fan of Hozier for a while, so I found it fitting to kick off the school year with a review of his newest album, Unreal Unearth. I’ve always liked his work: his mix of folk, pop, rock and chamber music has always been endearing to me. 
A year in review: 2022’s best albums

A year in review: 2022’s best albums

Jordan Bontrager January 25, 2023
My name is Jordan Bontrager, and I’m excited to be starting a weekly column about all things music. As a musician of 15 years, I want to spread the love and understanding I have for music everywhere I go. To introduce my music taste, I thought I should count down what I thought were the top five albums of 2022.
A spring full of music

A spring full of music

Benjamin Ward March 30, 2022

By: Benjamin Ward Staff-Writer    IU South Bend’s Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts is kicking into full gear with spring performances. Students and faculty enjoy lighter restrictions...

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IU South Bend playlist to help you survive this winter 

MADISON WARD February 9, 2020

By: MADISON WARD Staff Writer We all know winter can get us feeling down. For those of you who could use some help getting through the cold season, here are some songs from various IU South Bend students...

Why declining album sales aren’t the endgame for music fans

DYLAN LEMERT August 31, 2014

By: DYLAN LEMERT Columnist @dlemert Sometimes, I like to try to convince myself that my high school years were the last truly good time of a musical golden age. With the second half of the 2000s edging...

East Coast. West Coast. No. Coast?

GEOFF LESAR January 19, 2014

By: GEOFF LESAR Staff Writer South Bend hip-hop collective The B.E.A.T. is making waves and doing its part in the rise of the “Third Coast” through their hosting of the monthly No. Coast Social...

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