The Killers Album Review
It’s been over eight years since The Killers released their debut single. “Somebody Told Me” broke the Top 40 back in 2004, lighting a match that propelled the Las Vegas four-piece to headline act...
View ArticleGo Radio Album Review
There has always seemed to be an extremely long line between the small, devoted fan base and the wide, mainstream audience. Over the years, too many fantastic acts have tried to make the giant leap ...
View ArticleCarly Rae Jepsen Album Review
Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, 26, became a popular name among teens when her song “Call Me Maybe” made it to the #1 spot on both the Billboard and Canadian Hot 100 last spring. ...
View ArticleNo Doubt Ain’t So ‘Hella Good’ Anymore
Finally, after more than a decade, fans of No Doubt will get what they’ve been holding their breath for since 2001. No Doubt started as a ska band in the early nineties, but didn’t reach ...
View ArticleK-Pop Takes Over U.S. Music Charts
Ever since the times of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Michael Jackson, several music styles and performers have gained their fame by catching the interest of a generation. At the...
View Article‘The 2nd Law’ Lacks Cohesion
Over the past decade, Muse has emerged as one of Britain’s biggest musical exports. 2006 saw the release of Black Holes and Revelations, a cutting edge progressive rock album of the highest. Not only...
View ArticleAdele Sticks to Classic James Bond Sound for New Theme Song
Last Friday, the highly anticipated theme song to the upcoming James Bond film Skyfall was unveiled. Aptly named “Skyfall,” the track is a sleek and soulful feast for the ears. Sung by British...
View ArticleChamber Singers and Glee Clubs Deliver Inspiring Performance
This past Friday night, Oct. 5, Fletcher Lounge was packed with an audience eagerly awaiting the performance of three groups for the Fall Choral Concert. The Women’s Glee Club performed first, followed...
View ArticleMacklemore Unveils Vulnerable Side of Hip Hop
If you are at all versed in the hip hop world, then you have heard of the rising star Macklemore. Macklemore, formally known as Ben Haggerty, just released his newest album on Oct. 9, named ...
View ArticleAnberlin Reaches Full Potential in ‘Vital’
The best feeling in the world is the one you get when a record just swoops in and knocks you completely off your feet. It’s especially satisfying when the record is from a band that ...
View ArticleMika Gets Serious with ‘The Origin of Love’
If there was ever a musical antidote to a bad mood, Mika would be it. The British singer/songwriter who brought the world such peppy hits like “Grace Kelly” and “Love Today” is back with even ...
View ArticleBat for Lashes’ New Album Leaves Chills
Just in time for Halloween comes the latest spine-chilling release from British singer-songwriter Natasha Khan. Aptly entitled The Haunted Man, this third studio effort from Khan, who goes by the stage...
View ArticleA$AP Rocky Brought Hype to The Ritz
Another night, another packed house at The Ritz. However, this concert had a different feel to it. It was in your face, brash and loud hype from none other than A$AP Rocky. The rapper who ...
View ArticleFall Out Boy Announces Reunion
After a three and a half year hiatus, the beloved pop punk band Fall Out Boy announced their return to music, much to the delight of fans. When PropertyofZack.com, a prominent Tumblr-based alternative...
View ArticleNo More Kings Singer Talks About Band Life
The band No More Kings is on the rise with one of the most unique sounds that I have heard in a long time. The band blends an arsenal of sounds with lyrics portrayed through character perspectives....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Senior Trip Selection Unfair!
Dear Editor, I am a senior and am graduating in May. I have always heard about ‘the senior cruise’ and how fantastic it was from people who have gone on it in the past. A ...
View ArticleIt Is Still Okay to be Proud of America
What does it mean to be an American? More importantly, what does it mean when one says that they are proud to be an American? According to Webster's dictionary, patriotism is defined as "love or...
View ArticleUniversity of Tampa Alumni Art Exhibition
University of Tampa Art Alumni from around the country will exhibit recent work at Scarfone/Hartley Gallery. The public is welcome to the opening reception honoring the artists Friday, September 7, 7-9...
View ArticleColumnist Honors King of Pop’s life
I apologize to my neighbors because on Saturday evening I am pretty sure they could hear my music blaring through their walls. This weekend I brought out my Michael Jackson gear. I proudly rocked my ...
View ArticleWhat’s Old is New, & What’s New Won’t Last
The enterprising editors here at The Minaret asked me to think about what current musical artists are most likely to be considered “golden oldies” in the next 40 years. Well, first I pictured an...
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