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AI Trends Past, Present & Future

Innovation or Imitation? AI Trends Past, Present & Future

By Joel Rodriguez, KLSU Music Journalist February 7, 2025

There are very few topics as controversial in the modern music world as the use of AI. The proliferation of artificial intelligence has proven to be troublesome for the artists who fear auto generated...

Artists Over The Years

My Top Artists Over the Years

By Makala Borland February 6, 2025

As a college music journalist, I’ve been reflecting on my musical journey from freshman year of high school to freshman year of college. I've witnessed a fascinating evolution in my tastes and preferences....

The Resurgence of Musicals

The Resurgence of Musicals

By Makala Borland, KLSU Music Journalist January 28, 2025

The Resurgence of Musicals: A Cultural Renaissance In recent years, musicals in both cinema and theatre have experienced a remarkable resurgence that’s almost impossible to ignore, with new developments...

Balloonerism Album Cover

Mac Miller “Balloonerism” Album Review

By Joel Rodriguez, KLSU Music Journalist January 28, 2025

With the announcement of any posthumous albums comes feelings of gleeful anticipation or cynical wariness from fanbases of the deceased artists. While these albums can present to listeners unreleased material...

A Complete Unknown Review

A Complete Unknown Review

By Camille Milligan, KLSU Music Journalist January 26, 2025

On December 25, 2024, while some people gathered to celebrate Christmas, others flocked to their local movie theatres and immersed themselves in the world of Bob Dylan in the biopic “A Complete Unknown.” Sliced...

Evie Richard performing 1/12/2025 at Mid City Ballroom

Mid City Ballroom 1/12/2025 Concert Review

By Joel Rodriguez, KLSU Music Journalist January 23, 2025

On the night of January 12th, audiences at Mid City Ballroom had the privilege of witnessing a four-part show consisting of folk singer Evie Richard, riot grrl group Pillow Kisser, post-hardcore group...

Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Album Review

Kendrick Lamar “GNX” Album Review

By Joel Rodriguez, KLSU Music Journalist January 9, 2025

It’s been almost seven months since critically acclaimed hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar released “Not Like Us”, his concluding statement towards the equally prolific rapstar Drake in a rap beef...

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Across The Pond Concert Review + Jimmy Robinson Interview

By Joel Rodriguez, KLSU Music Journalist November 1, 2024

On the night of October 16th at the Manship Theatre, guitar virtuoso Jimmy Robinson hosted the 6th annual Across The Pond Guitar Festival with performers Gavino Loche, Adrian Roso, Layla Musselwhite, and...

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Music That Moves You with Goodbye Academy

By Savannah Kuntz, Production Director October 29, 2024

Goodbye Academy is a three-piece band that started out as a project between Kris Ballard and Jake Shaver. The two became friends during their freshman year of college at Southeastern Louisiana University...

"The Kiss Seen Across The World"

When Did Pop Become So Boring?

By Stephen Guidry October 27, 2024

 The year was 2003, and a late August evening saw New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall fill with stars from across the globe in celebration of the infamous MTV Video Music Awards. In an era completely...

 
 

High on Fire + Weedeater Concert Review

By Joel Rodriguez, KLSU Music Journalist October 14, 2024

On the night of October 10th, Tipitina’s was packed with eager fans lining up for a performance by legendary sludge metal band High on Fire, with North Carolina’s Weedeater opening the show. Formed...

new dimensions with Dora Jar - 1

New Dimensions with Dora Jar

By Savannah Kuntz, Production Director October 11, 2024

On Friday, October 4, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a virtual press conference with Dora Jar about her new album “No Way to Relax When You Are On Fire.” She was in between shows...