How Does It Stack Up? Every holiday season, the same artists play non-stop on the radio with their classics and covers: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey, to name a few. However, so many other artists have Christmas albums that don’t get the spotlight for one reason or another. It […]
In my family, we aren’t allowed to head downstairs on Christmas morning until we hear the opening notes of Percy Faith’s “Joy to the World.” My dad pops the disc into the CD player and queues up the Music of Christmas album, and only then can we head into the family room to open our […]
A music craze originated nearly 90 years ago when Benny Goodman and His Orchestra performed at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles on Aug. 21, 1935. This was the first injection of a style known as big band swing jazz into American radio waves. However, what seemed so polished, so delicately defined, and that which […]
Rush Announces Fifty Something Tour Is it just me, or are there quite a few notable anniversaries currently happening? Last month Charles Schulz’s Peanuts turned 75, next summer, my parents (both members of the Class of 2000) will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and this week, The Cowl celebrates its 90th year of publication! Finally, […]
Three (More) Cheers for Sweet Revenge Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge was the second studio album produced by the American rock band My Chemical Romance. Upon its release, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge achieved both critical and commercial success and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America within a year of its […]
When the Leaves Change, So Do the Playlists What defines a summer of sounds? Flashy, jumpy pop songs that swoon over summer romances and beach getaways to anthemic rock pieces that pierce the current artist’s tours. But what hits the charts when the leaves begin to color, the air becomes crisp, and several layers have […]
It’s 1976. Strung out from being on the road and countless days in the studio recording their latest album, Hotel California, the Eagles were nothing short of burnt out. Hotel California became one of the most popular albums of all time, going on to sell 32 million records worldwide and cementing the band as one […]
The Album That Defines Pop in 2025 When the cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, surfaced online, it quickly sparked debate. The imagery drew strong reactions and garnered conversations about gender and power. Instead of letting the controversy overshadow her work, Carpenter transformed the backlash into buzz. Beyond the controversy, Man’s Best […]
The world was introduced to the Gallagher brothers in April 1994. Their band, Oasis, had just released “Supersonic,” a single that would define British music for the next decade. A string of hit singles, EPs, and albums would propel the Manchester band into the stratosphere. Helmed by creative lyricist and deadpan older brother, Noel, and […]
Fall in New England is one of the beautiful times of the year and the best season in the region according to many. It provides the perfect weather to enjoy time outside and take in the atmospheric scenery. Providence has many fall festivals that offer seasonal fun and hosts events from Oktoberfest to the Jack-O-Lantern […]