The Geese frontman's solo debut proves that the only explanation for existence is feeling.
The Geese frontman’s solo debut proves that the only explanation for existence is feeling.
Tyler, the Creator invites the listener to the peculiar yet marvelous world of ‘CHROMAKOPIA’
Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White California rapper, producer and fashion icon Tyler, the Creator released his seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” on Monday. Since the 2017 release of his album “Flower Boy,” the 33-year-old artist has been known to release albums that have bold aesthetics and genre-fusing musical styles. In “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler appoints … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator invites the listener to the peculiar yet marvelous world of ‘CHROMAKOPIA’
Charli xcx’s remix of album “BRAT” renews well-deserved pop success
Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Perpetuating the pop culture phenomenon known as “Brat Summer,” British pop star Charli XCX released a remix version of her most recent album, “BRAT,” on Friday. The album, titled “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat,” features an array of artists like Ariana Grande, Troye … Continue reading Charli xcx’s remix of album “BRAT” renews well-deserved pop success
Freedom of flow: Soundcloud rap’s cultural significance
Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White In the mid-2010s, the rap community evolved into a cultural phenomenon distinguished from mainstream artists like Drake. This movement became so polarizing that it coined the genre “Soundcloud rap” or “cloud rap.” Centered around the democratization of music production and consumption, Soundcloud is a home for artists … Continue reading Freedom of flow: Soundcloud rap’s cultural significance
Paris Hilton’s vibrant album “Infinite Icon” embraces self-gratitude and newly discovered joy
Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Singer, actress, model and businesswoman Paris Hilton released her first album in 18 years, “Infinite Icon,” on Friday. The 43-year-old celebrity revived her musical endeavors with an album that is a celebration of divine femininity. Though "Infinite Icon" sometimes sounds corny and outdated, Hilton delivers a handful … Continue reading Paris Hilton’s vibrant album “Infinite Icon” embraces self-gratitude and newly discovered joy
charlieonnafriday provides underwhelming and uninspired kickoff for Kaleidoscope concert series
Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer Photo by Ethan Met, the Crimson White Photographer Druid City Music Hall kicked off the Kaleidoscope concert series on Wednesday by hosting charlieonnafriday, a 21-year-old from Seattle, Washington, as the first act. As he arrived in Tuscaloosa for the third show of his month-long tour, the pop singer-songwriter sang songs from … Continue reading charlieonnafriday provides underwhelming and uninspired kickoff for Kaleidoscope concert series
Khalid’s moody new album is a more sophisticated return to limelight but leaves much to be desired
by Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Khalid, a singer-songwriter from El Paso, Texas, released his first studio album in five years, "Sincere," on Friday. The 26-year-old modern R&B/pop star returned to the spotlight with an album more sophisticated than its predecessors but equally bland and devoid of character. His 2017 debut album … Continue reading Khalid’s moody new album is a more sophisticated return to limelight but leaves much to be desired
Van Halen’s Best Lead Singer
The perpetual longing for the "good times" may be the bitterest part of adulthood. For some, the pain of the "good times" is the grief of losing childlike simplicity and procrastinating the inevitable change that burns the skin to its finest leather. The moment you realize a beautiful epoch is gone, as they swiftly pass, … Continue reading Van Halen’s Best Lead Singer
Childish Gambino’s apparent final album has potential to be enjoyable but lacks refinement
by Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Under the persona of Childish Gambino, Donald Glover released on Friday his second album in two months, “Bando Stone and the New World.” The musician, screenwriter, comedian and actor claimed before a world tour that he was going retire the Childish Gambino moniker. “Atavista,” Glover’s first … Continue reading Childish Gambino’s apparent final album has potential to be enjoyable but lacks refinement
Breaking the Mold: Talking Heads and Their Unexpected Pop Media Success
Abstract Music groups and artists depend on music media platforms to provide exposure to their work and supply entertainment to the public. Emerging from the 1970s underground New York City punk scene, the Talking Heads was an art-rock band often approached with apprehension due to their idiosyncratic angle towards pop and rock music. Media outlets … Continue reading Breaking the Mold: Talking Heads and Their Unexpected Pop Media Success
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