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"Sign of the Times" — Harry Styles (2017)

REVIEW: Harry Styles swoops in on debut solo single

Michael Nied April 7, 2017

One Direction star Harry Styles has arrived on the scene with “Sign of the Times,” and he’s traveling in a thrilling sonic direction on his debut solo single.Since One Direction announced its hiatus...

Stephen D'Abreau

Opinion: Analysis of ‘Get Out’

Stephen D'Abreau March 28, 2017

Over spring break, I went out on a date night with my fiancee and saw the new Jordan Peele movie, “Get Out."As a matter of movie review, the music was well selected, the script was strong, the acting...

3/22/17 Beauty and the Beast poster

REVIEW: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ magically retells classic tale

Michael Nied March 21, 2017

Following in the footsteps of “Alice in Wonderland,” “Cinderella” and “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast” is the latest Disney film to receive the live-action remake treatment.From...

"More Life" - Drake (2017)

REVIEW: Drake brings the heat on ‘More Life’

Michael Nied March 19, 2017

He may have started at the bottom, but by now there’s no denying Drake’s dominance of the music industry.The Canadian-born hip-hop artist secured his status after a banner year in 2016 that saw him...

"Divide" - Ed Sheeran (2017)

REVIEW: Ed Sheeran goes global on new album ‘Divide’

Michael Nied March 4, 2017

Ed Sheeran is back with his new album “Divide,” a globally influenced ode to overcoming adversity and finding joy in life.It’s been almost three years since the English crooner dropped his critically...

REVIEW: Ariana Grande sets Cleveland ablaze with ‘Dangerous Woman Tour’

Michael Nied February 27, 2017

2016 saw Ariana Grande emerging as a driving force in pop music.The youthful songstress moved in a new sonic direction with the release of her third studio album “Dangerous Woman,” transitioning into...

REVIEW: Lady Gaga dives into old hits for Super Bowl halftime show

Michael Nied February 6, 2017

Few artists have impacted popular culture in the manner Lady Gaga has since making her mainstream debut with “Just Dance” in 2008.Equal parts consumer and creator, Lady Gaga was birthed unto the world...