Music – The Black & White

Music Reviews: Kid Ink, Metro Boomin and Tekashi

By Elyssa Seltzer and Shehrez Chaudhri

February 12, 2019

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

“Intimate, real and relatable”: H.E.R releases fifth album

By Elyssa Seltzer

January 22, 2019

Filed under Feature, Music

After releasing I Used to Know Her: The Prelude Aug. 3, Gabi Wilson, better known as H.E.R., recently released a conclusion EP: I Used to Know Her: Part 2 Nov. 2.

Little Mix falls flat with latest album

By Elyssa Seltzer

January 4, 2019

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

Despite the high ranking, the album was far from impressive. Many of the tracks sound forced and cliché.

Album Reviews: Egypt Station travels back to the 60s; Drip Too Hard lacks originality

By Shehrez Chaudhri

December 12, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

Beatles’ legend Paul McCartney takes his listeners on a musical trip with his latest album, “Egypt Station,” released Sept. 7. The album features McCartney’s first new music since his 2013 hit album, “NEW.”

Album reviews: Fall albums receive stellar marks

October 10, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

New spring albums receive mixed reviews

June 14, 2018

Filed under Also in Print, Feature, Music

The Black & White reviews four spring albums: "Cosmic" by Bazzi, "Die Lit" by Playboi Carti, "KOD" by J. Cole and "beerbongs & bentleys" by Post Malone.

Album Reviews: Black Panther and Superorganism Release New Music

By Aaron Titlebaum

April 18, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase, Uncategorized

The recently released album for Marvel superhero film “Black Panther” brings together a group of all black artists to mirror the majority-black cast of the film and stays true to the film’s themes of strength and power. The album, released Feb. 9 and curated by Kendrick Lamar, offers a strong statement of diversity that is uncommon in the music and film industries.

Album Reviews: Camila Cabello and First Aid Kit release new music

By Aaron Titlebaum

February 16, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

Former standout member of girl group Fifth Harmony Camila Cabello released her self-titled debut album Jan. 12. Folk-Americana duo First Aid Kit released their fourth album “Ruins” Jan. 19.

Album Reviews: Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Taylor Swift release new music

By Aaron Titlebaum

January 5, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase, Uncategorized

Miley Cyrus has evolved from Disney starlet to rebel to tie-dyed hippie with an album. Cyrus premiered ‘Younger Now’, which showcases a collection of 11 country-pop songs, Sept. 29.

Maggie Rogers shines bright on premier EP

By Aaron Titlebaum

April 30, 2017

Filed under Feature, Music

From the forests of rural Maryland to the forests of the French Alps, up and coming artist Maggie Rogers enchants her listeners with a blend of folk and pop music on her most recent recording.

Ryan Adams a ‘Prisoner’ to latest release

By Michael Gorman

April 17, 2017

Filed under Feature, Music

From the first chords of “Do You Still Love Me,” Ryan Adams confirms that his latest album, “Prisoner,” is wrought with emotion, following his recent separation from actress Mandy Moore.