Charli xcx’s remix of album “BRAT” renews well-deserved pop success

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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

Khalid’s moody new album is a more sophisticated return to limelight but leaves much to be desired

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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

Childish Gambino’s apparent final album has potential to be enjoyable but lacks refinement

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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

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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