Maggie Rogers’ new album meets expectations

Josiah Martin | Arts & Entertainment Editor 01/24/19 Maggie Rogers’ rise to mainstream fame has been swift and well-deserved. A well-known indie pop artist with a reputation for heartfelt dreamy-but-danceable tracks, her transition to major-label success seemed inevitable from the start. Heard it in a Past Life feels like just that — a transition. While a promising album, Rogers may need to diversify and develop … Continue reading Maggie Rogers’ new album meets expectations

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 24, 2019

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‘Revival’ buries Eminem six feet under

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 01/18/2018 The brand new Eminem album, Revival, is more like a burial. Being billed as a self proclaimed resurrection of a dying career, the newest release begs the question: What career? Eminem is sensational in the rap scene and still widely known and regarded. For that reason, it is unclear what exactly he thinks he is reviving. Eminem has … Continue reading ‘Revival’ buries Eminem six feet under

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 18, 20186 Comments

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Racism, horror and Bowie: Best songs of 2016

What it Means – Raymond Arke The Drive-By Truckers, an alternative country rock band, tackle tough issues like racism in their politically-fueled album “American Band,” and their tone is highlighted in the song “What it Means.” The song details the police shootings that have captured America’s attention, specifically mentioning the killings of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin. The lyrics question the purpose of shooting unarmed … Continue reading Racism, horror and Bowie: Best songs of 2016

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