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breathingtechniques’ newest album is textbook Midwest emo

Anna Giulia Polli • April 15, 2025

On March 6, the Illinois Midwest emo artist breathingtechniques released its newest album, titled “i hope youre warm, wherever you are.” Reveling...

Stony Brook University and Gender Equality New York Hosts Queer Artist Expo for Transgender Day of Visibility

Amen Ruth Galinato, Arts & Culture Editor • April 9, 2025

On Monday, March 31, Stony Brook University’s LGBTQ* Services and Gender Equality New York (GENY) hosted a vibrant queer artist expo in celebration...

Jazz at Lincoln Center brings Mardi Gras spirit to Long Island with their New Orleans Songbook

Amen Ruth Galinato, Arts & Culture Editor • February 27, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, the world-class septet Jazz at Lincoln Center performed their New Orleans Songbook on the Staller Center for the Arts stage, sharing...

Sangjaru’s seamless fusion of time-honored Korean sounds

Henna Jeong, Assistant Multimedia Editor • February 26, 2025

The air buzzed with excitement on Thursday, Feb. 20, as the audience gathered at the Charles B. Wang Center for a unique musical experience: Sangjaru’s...

Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism”: A posthumous journey through sound, emotion and self-reflection

Admir Radoncic • February 26, 2025

By the 2010s, Mac Miller had become an artist synonymous with commercial success and a dedicated fanbase. His songs “Swimming" (2018) and “Circles"...

Unapologetic women artists: pop “femininomenons” we’re finally ready for

Amen Ruth Galinato, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • October 6, 2024

Charli xcx, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are by no means newcomers to the music scene, so why did these seasoned musicians just recently achieve...

Romantic relationships portrayed in music: a reenactment

Clare Gehlich and Emily Chao • March 24, 2024

Love reaches every corner of our culture, especially the music industry. Throughout the years, artists have consistently released tracks centered on romantic relationships, exploring both toxic and healthy dynamics.

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Music, media and the mental state of the University

Anya Marquardt and Skylar Sena • April 23, 2023

We at The Statesman wanted to take a look at how this increase in music and media consumption could possibly be linked to the mental health issues currently facing college students today.

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Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” lives up to the hype

Sydney Riddle • October 24, 2022

She has done it again. Taylor Swift's 10th studio album “Midnights” was released on Oct. 21, and it has left many fans awe-stricken.

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The 1975 revisit their musical roots in new album “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

Skylar Sena • October 18, 2022

Fans of The 1975 — myself included — were pleased with the nostalgic sound and tone of “Being Funny” and felt it was a return to the sound they know and love from Healy and the band.

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R&B duo LION BABE brings soul and funk to Staller

Melanie Navarro • September 26, 2022

On Sept. 23, musical duo LION BABE graced the stage of the Staller Center with a blend of R&B, soul and funk. Multidisciplinary artist/vocalist Jillian Harvey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman aka Astro Raw had audience members off of their seats.

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Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”: Track by track

Rayia Habibulla • September 11, 2022

R&B and pop icon Beyonce released her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE” on July 29, topping the charts with a selection of groovy and self-empowerment-themed songs.

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