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Spotify rolls out new AI DJ feature that attemps to brings back the disc jockey

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • March 29, 2023

Growing up, I loved listening to the radio in the car when the disc jockeys would host hourly shows. It was fun to hear someone talk about the music they were playing or the news of the world in between...

JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown collaboration review: quality beats, underwhelming mixing

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2023

Experimental hip-hop is a difficult genre to define. Given the constantly evolving nature of the genre, labeling any artist as experimental can age. For example, the Beastie Boys’ album “Paul’s Boutique”...

Depeche Mode releases ‘Memento Mori’ with potential for a nostalgic end to the band’s career

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

I have been a lifelong fan of Depeche Mode. I grew up listening to their music, along with many other countless 80s alternative bands. The industrial sounds and samples, along with the lyrics, and Dave...

“Men on Boats” delivers timely gender norms commentary

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect • March 22, 2023

This past weekend the play “Men on Boats” was put on at the playhouse. As with most shows I go to see, I knew nothing about this play before going to see it; I simply thought the title was funny. The...

100 Gecs’ sophomore album evolves group’s sound

The duo's 2019 debut "1000 Gecs" defined the hyperpop subgenre, but with "10,000 Gecs" the group heads in a new, punk and nu-metal inspired direction

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • March 22, 2023

Whether you love their music or hate their music, it is undeniable that experimental pop duo 100 Gecs’ 2019 debut feature-length LP “1000 Gecs” is a monolith of the genre. The album is so iconic...

Alt-rock band “The Killers” bring Las Vegas flair to Pittsburgh

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

The Killers, after years of cancellations, finally played the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh this past weekend. The Killers concert was full of nostalgic and heartfelt songs, four different types...

August Wilson Archive celebrates it’s opening with a once-in-a-lifetime event

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

A celebration of the opening of the August Wilson Archive occurred on March 3rd at the University of Pittsburgh. Staff, students, researchers, family members, and lifelong fans of August Wilson’s work...

Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’ continues to glorify true crime

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect • March 15, 2023

Netflix's latest true crime documentary series, “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” details the beloved South Carolina Lowcountry’s Murdaugh family dynasty. The Murdaughs were known for their...

NF introduces new era to rap genre

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • March 15, 2023

NF, Nathan John Feuerstein, is an American rapper who has been ripping through the hip hop music scene. As a person of faith, he is often able to tie his relationship with God into his lyrics. Feuerstein...

‘Scream IV’ contributes to endless Scream franchise

Written By Dan Russo, For The Globe • March 15, 2023

In 1989, Paramount Pictures released Friday the Thirteenth Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The film was supposed to bring Jason Voorhees out of Camp Crystal Lake and into the Big Apple. Anyone who has...

“Silversun Pickups” put on fun, energetic show at the Roxian

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023

On Thursday, February 23rd, alternative rock band Silversun Pickups played the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks. Paris Jackson accompanied them. People of all ages gathered at the venue that night excited...

“Beetlejuice” musical teems with wit and charm

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect • March 8, 2023

Two weekends ago I had the honor of seeing the musical “Beetlejuice” at the Benedum. My roommate got season tickets and has been taking our other roommates to shows one by one. I thought I was getting...