Albums

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Jungkook commands our attention with ‘Golden’

By Zayna Quraishi | Nov. 16

The hit solo debut of the youngest member of BTS is chock-full of surprises.

‘Barbie The Album’ featured in Strictly Discs sneak peek event

By Lillian Mihelich | Aug. 6

‘Scaring the Hoes’ will not scare the hoes away

By Weronika Durachta | Jun. 28

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"The Argument" by Fugazi is the best album you’ve never listened to

By Drake White-Bergey | Jan. 28, 2023

Fugazi’s latest — and let’s face it, probably last — album brought alternative rock to new heights when it was released in 2001, and nothing has come close to surpassing it.

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Ronboy evokes gloomy sadness with album release ‘Pity to Love”’

By Jackson Walker | Oct. 27, 2022

In her debut album, Ronboy shows she isn’t afraid to get emotional with tracks full of angst and sadness

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OFF! returns with a psychedelic blast of hardcore punk rock in “Free LSD”

By Drake White-Bergey | Oct. 6, 2022

Keith Morris & Co. evolve their sound to incorporate elements of sci-fi and psychedelic metal.

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Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Touré present ‘Ali,’ a celebration of life and a love letter to the art of the groove

By Jackson Baldus | Sep. 28, 2022

The long-awaited collaboration between modern psychedelic giants Khruangbin and Malian singer-songwriter Vieux Farka Touré is here, and it’s a must-listen for anyone looking for music that cleanses the soul.

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Duckwrth talks with the Daily Cardinal about new EP, tour

By Shane Fruchterman and Jackson Baldus | Sep. 27, 2022

Ahead of his tour stopping in Madison on Oct. 1 and his latest EP “Chrome Bull,” Duckwrth discusses his creative process, his roots and what his future holds.

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The Wrecks set to ‘get a little unhinged’ at the Majestic Theatre

By Hope Karnopp | Sep. 15, 2022

Despite the genre-bending band's many ties to Wisconsin, this will be their first time in Madison – and they are more than excited.

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Summer of Art - Daily Cardinal Music and Media Recommendations

By Hope Karnopp , Anupras Mohapatra , Seamus Rohrer , Jeffrey Brown and Drake White-Bergey | Aug. 4, 2022

Albums, movies and books that arts writers at the Daily Cardinal are enjoying over the summer.

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‘Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers’ is a beautiful mess of an album

By Samuel Mayo | Jul. 15, 2022

The story of Kendrick Lamar’s personal journey over the past five years is tangled, complex and worth the attention.

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Mt. Joy reach new peak with ‘Orange Blood’

By Anupras Mohapatra | Jun. 22, 2022

Your journey will differ from mine, but this is an album you will form connections with. … Enjoy the ride.

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Knock, Knock! Harry’s House is released May 20

By Athena Kafkas | May. 19, 2022

Harry Styles’ interview with Apple Music proves his musical style is not the same “As It Was” … or is it?

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The rise of K-pop in the United States

By Maddie Urlaub | Apr. 28, 2022

The beginning of K-pop started in 1990, but little did these music groups know that they were starting a domino effect that would later change the world.

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Wolf Alice’s Theo Ellis on luck, success and ‘being in the conversation’

By Rebecca Perla | Apr. 21, 2022

Theo Ellis, long-time bassist for Wolf Alice, dishes on the success of Blue Weekend, being an ‘ideas-based’ band, opening for Harry Styles and the need for a good "crying playlist."