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Staff Picks: Albums of the Year
Imaginal Disk Magdalena Bay Mag Bay’s newest album encapsulates autumn with its perfect blend of synthpop, psychedelia, and weird glitches. I was not crazy about my introduction to the album,…
Roster (10/4)
“The Roster” is a series created by Aneesh Batchu. Each week, a tier list of the best, most average, and worst new releases is published alongside blistering hot takes. The…
The Higher Louder TurboPower of Nico Zaca
Flaxen light soon gave way to navy night, mostly starless in its competition with Nashville’s metropolitan glow. It was Musician’s Corner 2023, and my friend Sadie, en route from the…
The Soundtrack for Moving On: Still as Stone
August 23: Ian Nussdorfer and The Badlands to Release “Still As Stone” EP on all Streaming Platforms. The table is set with a margaritas pitcher and four steaming fajitas skillets.…
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice is the perfect soundtrack for weekend-long road tripping, salamandering on lake docks, visiting high school friends, and reminiscing on last semester. Officially, Summer has arrived today… though we…
Amelia Day’s Big Day
Amelia Day is a singer-songwriter from Sumner, WA and a senior at Vanderbilt University. Citing queer folk titans like Tracy Chapman, Brandi Carlile, and The Indigo Girls as influences, Day…
On 21 Pilots and transcending coolness
There’s nothing memorable about “Madden 16,” with its over-designed cutscenes and main menus distracting you from a lazy reskin of the same game they’ve been feeding us for decades at…
Best of Rites ’24
We’re sure you’ve seen the recent post: the Vanderbilt Rites of Spring 2024 lineup is OUT. Here are the top tracks you should be tuning in to:
Anemoia with Will
Indulge in the wistful allure of “Anemoia,” a captivating playlist that transports you to the neon-lit streets of 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of city pop, where…
Sufjan Stevens’ Javelin pierces the heart and soul
Sufjan Stevens has always been an achingly raw writer, bringing universal themes to life through metaphor in a way that reads like a story. With Javelin, his thirteenth studio album,…
The Many Names of R.A.P. Ferreira
The world of R.A.P. Ferreira is the most fascinating rabbit hole I’ve ever fallen into. It was like finding the final piece of a puzzle: one read-through of a Reddit…
Boppin Thru the Pain with Jeneta
Ranging from dysfunctional relationships to systemic struggles, it’s safe to say the narrators in these songs tell stories of adversity. But how do they do it? Well, it could be…
Brennan Wedl Won’t Hold Back Anymore
Brennan Wedl has been working in Nashville for years as a recording singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Simultaneously they’ve been taking on several solo and full-band regional tours, expanding their fanbase…
Melancholy with Ashvin
This playlist captures the wistful beauty of fall, with its rich, luscious atmosphere and evocative tunes that resonate with the changing seasons. Allow the music to transport you to a…
Munching with Farhan
Ever in need of some stone-cold Southern comfort food? Or maybe you fancy a decadent dessert in a Parisian paradise? Regardless of your gastronomical inclinations, sit back, grab a fork…