Category: Music

The Show Will Go On—It’s Just a Matter of When

The Show Will Go On—It’s Just a Matter of When 2022 Grammys Postponed Due to COVID-19 Concerns Olivia Riportella ’25 The 64th Grammy Awards have officially been postponed due to concerns about recent COVID-19 surges. Music’s Biggest Night was originally set to take place on Jan. 31, 2022, in Downtown Los Angeles at the Crypto.com […]

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Cardi B Wins Libel Lawsuit

Cardi B Wins Libel Lawsuit Rapper Opens Up About Damaging Claims Claudia Fennell ’24 Grammy award-winning rapper Cardi B has made headlines recently for something other than her famous songs such as “WAP,” “I Like It,” and “Up.” The twenty-nine-year-old music phenomenon has won a libel lawsuit against celebrity gossip YouTuber Latasha Kebe, commonly known […]

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Album Review: Dawn FM

Album Review: Dawn FM The Weeknd Takes Us on a Trip Through Purgatory Olivia Riportella ’25 The sudden release of R&B/pop icon The Weeknd’s new album Dawn FM on Jan. 7 has taken the world by storm. Featuring artists such as Tyler the Creator, Lil Wayne, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jim Carrey, Quincy Jones, and Swedish […]

John Downey '23

Long Live the Legacy of Taylor Swift

Long Live the Legacy of Taylor Swift How the Artist’s Career has Already Blazed Trails for New Stars Julia McCoy ’22 How does society judge an artist’s influence? Success is often judged not only by their accolades, but also by their ability to influence future generations of artists. That is exactly what Taylor Swift has […]

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A Fantastic Weekend of Concerts at PC

A Fantastic Weekend of Concerts at PC Orchestra, A Cappella, and More! Jack Downey ’23 Over the past week, there were many concerts at Providence College as the semester begins to wind down. The first was a performance at 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 3 featuring the PC Orchestra. Helmed by Dr. Sang Woo Kang, the […]

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How Storywriters Inspire Songwriters

How Storywriters Inspire Songwriters Popular Musical Artists Take Inspiration from Famous Works of Literature Madison Palmieri ’22 From The Great Gatsby to the Harry Potter series, many well-loved novels have inspired hit movies or television shows. Less frequently discussed, however, is the degree of inspiration that the world of literature provides the music industry.  Some […]

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Tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival

Tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival How a Night of Fun Turned Into One of Terror Nikki Idelson ’22 On Nov. 5, Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert quickly turned from fun to tragedy. The crowd pushed towards the stage as a rowdy mosh pit, leaving hundreds injured and a few dead. Scott, a native of Houston, […]

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Album Review: Ed Sheeran’s “=”

Album Review: Ed Sheeran’s “=”  The British Superstar is Back and “Ed”-er Than Ever Grace Whitman ’22 Ed Sheeran’s album “=” was released on Oct. 29 and showcases a new chapter in the British singer’s life. Sheeran has always been a poetic storyteller, and this album clearly shows how he has matured as a person.  […]

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WDOM’s Karaoke Event Provides a Night of Entertainment

WDOM’s Karaoke Event Provides a Night of Entertainment Laughter Abounds as PC Students Show Off Their Musical Talents Jack Downey ’23 On Saturday, Nov. 6, WDOM hosted a karaoke night in the legendary McPhail’s student entertainment center at Providence College. Considering there were several events going on that night, particularly the men’s hockey game against […]

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We’ll Remember It “All Too Well”

We’ll Remember It “All Too Well” An Iconic Era Begins Again with Red (Taylor’s Version) Madison Palmieri ’22 Taylor Swift’s fans can certainly say they are “The Lucky One(s).” In the past year alone, the icon has released a chart-topping album, evermore, the companion to the Grammy-winning folklore. She also released a re-recording of another […]

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