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Category: Music

Music reviews, latest additions, charts, news about bands and the music industries!

Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 by Xiu Xiu – Review

February 24, 2026

Written By Joseph Diehl The world of covers is not at all something unseen by the band Xiu Xiu, following up 2013’s Nina and…

Danny Brown at Uptown Theater – KURE Concert Review

January 29, 2026

Written by Spenser Leise I drove three hours to Minneapolis to catch Danny Brown’s Stardust Tour, featuring underscores and Femtanyl. The short answer to…

Stardust by Danny Brown – Review

December 9, 2025

Written by Payton Lehman and Spenser Leise Spenser: Danny Brown evolves again with his latest project, “Stardust.” Released on November 7th, this project makes…

psykotic by OsamaSon – Review

December 2, 2025

Written by Lily Cochiaro Covered in layers of distortion and raw energy, OsamaSon gives us psykotic. Released on October 10th, this album is loud,…

Standout Singles 10/8-10/22

November 20, 2025

By Various Authors Every 2 weeks, Music Review Committee comes together and puts together the 6 best singles that came out in the last…

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  • Full Court Press March 16, 2026 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Full Court Press is an NBA-related talk show where host Gabe Ploeger dives into weekly stats, rumors, standings, and more with the intent to give basketball fans a place to relax and listen to something they enjoy. Whether it's breaking down scores and advanced statistics, looking at mock drafts, or just discussing popular rumors, this…
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