Review of “Eternal Sunshine”: Ariana Grande’s 7th Studio Album
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine opens with a question: “How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?” A story of love once found and lost, this album carries its […]
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66th Grammy Awards Recap: Taylor Swift sets Album of the Year Win Record
The 66th Grammy Awards were hosted by Trevor Noah, setting the opening scene with Dua Lipa’s medley performance of “Training Season,” “Dance The Night” and “Houdini.” Tracy Chapman surprised audiences […]
BC Hosts Salsa Event for Hispanic Heritage Month
Bellevue College’s Multicultural Services, in collaboration with professor Oriana Estrada, held a public presentation and performance on Salsa music and dance last Tuesday in the BC cafeteria, during which event […]
“K-On!” Walked so “Bocchi the Rock!” Could Run: A Must-Watch Music Anime
“Abandoning your uniqueness is equivalent to dying.” Ryou Yamada, “Bocchi the Rock!” When Madhouse’s “Nana” and Kyoto Animation’s “K-On!” set the stage for music anime in the late ‘00s, I […]
“Love Live!” Breaks the Formula in Latest “NijiGaku” Series
The “Love Live!” franchise has dominated the idol industry since its inception in 2013. Creating memorable characters and getting them to perform songs as a group turned out to be […]
Looking Back on BC’s 41st International Night
International Night is one of the most popular events hosted by the International Student Association (ISA) and the International Education Office at Bellevue College (BC). Every year, students get together […]
Anime Review: Love Live! Superstar!!
“Idols” function as the Japanese equivalent to pop stars or boy bands, scouted to sing and dance on stage and create parasocial relationships with their fans. They’ve been growing as […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at BC
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month or AAPI Month, celebrates the contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have had over the history of the United States. API Month […]
Local Entertainment Venues for Spring and Summer
With the spring season here and summer coming, many people like to enjoy music at local venues, ranging from jazz, reggae, blues and any other genre you could think of. […]
Unique and Impactful Local Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is at the core of community engagement. The ability and willingness to contribute to your local community exposes yourself and others to a newfound connectedness. This article aims to […]
Adele’s Newest Album “30” Dazzles Among Music Releases
“Go easy on me, baby…” Those are the song lyrics that have headlined British soul singer Adele for the past few months. With the release of her newest studio album […]
Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” Anniversary and Tour
British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa has gained many accolades across her career. The songstress released her sophomore album, “Future Nostalgia,” on March 27, 2020, then followed up with its deluxe “Moonlight […]
The Puzzling Mystique of Lana Del Rey
On Oct. 22, 2021, singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her newest studio album, the highly-awaited “Blue Banisters.” The album, a dreamy, alternative pop record, contains deep messages and personal highlights. […]
Artist Interview: Camille Bloom
Camille Bloom is an English teacher turned internationally-touring singer-songwriter. Originally from Spokane, she is currently based in Luxembourg, teaching music full-time to adults and youth. Her music is filled with […]
Top Dawg’s Reason Comes Back with “New Beginnings”
Under the shadow of label mates Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Robert Gill Jr. has every “reason” to have a chip on his shoulder. As a follow up to his 2018 […]
Spillage Village x Spilligion Album Review
Last weekend Dreamville’s own Spillage Village returned with Spilligion. An eight-person music collective consisting of artists like rappers J.I.D., EarthGang’s duo of Doctor Dot and Johnny Venus, and singers Mereba […]
How Pop Music responded to the George Floyd protests
“An artist’s duty as far as I’m concerned is to reflect the times,” said jazz legend Nina Simone. From Aretha Franklin to Bob Marley, black artists have always been fairly outspoken […]
Logic rides off into the sunset with “No Pressure”
Logic has come a long way from the streets of Baltimore, culminating with him recently inking an exclusive deal with streaming giant, Twitch. In the early 2010s, he put the […]
Local rapper KingCo’s self-titled LP has room for improvement
After spending time on the gridiron for Seattle’s XFL franchise, former Bellevue Wolverine Reuben Mwehla decided to hang up his cleats and pick up a pen. In his first full-length […]