Balloonerism Review
Balloonerism A review by Desirae Mack Beloved “party” Rap/Hip-Hop artist Mac Miller–Malcolm James McCormick–was a Pittsburgh songwriter, rapper, and producer.
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Black Box to Great White Way: Darren Criss’ Journey from StarKid to Broadway Star
On a mild yet brisk November evening in 2024, playbill in hand, I stood at the stage door barricades, excitedly
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Ode to the TikTok Edit
There’s so much stuff on the Internet that the average user is drowned in “content.” Between AI-generated slop clogging the
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Double Vision: Behind the Music with James and Ace
If you haven’t heard of Double Vision yet, it’s time to change that.
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69 Love Songs Ranked From Worst to Best
“I took a pen in my own hand and wrote you a hundred tunes.” When Stephen Merritt set out to
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The Toneys 2024
Welcome to the first Toneys, Halftone’s year-end awards! To ring in 2024, our three editors, Sophia, Adam, and Dillon, have
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Every Musical Project From Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones Ranked
On the fourth of November of this year, the late Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91. Luckily,
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Hot Take Tournament
Welcome to Halftone’s first Hot Take Tournament! This Tournament will feature hot takes, unpopular opinions, and pop culture predictions solicited
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Presley Regier is the Underground Producer turned Pop Artist
Written by Mattie Mac Kay Alt-Pop artist Presley Regier has dropped two new singles, including the new song “Questions” and
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The Short N’ Sweet concert from a day one fan’s perspective
Written by Mattie Mac Kay So, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour last
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Clipping’s music still scares me
Clipping is an experimental rap group, formed in LA in 2010, that specializes in industrial music. It is comprised of
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Sea Hear Now: The Best Summer Send-Off
September has arrived, which means that autumn is on its way. Already I’ve felt the cooler temperatures, seen the leaves
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Olivia Rodrigo is Still Figuring Things Out (and Spilling Her Guts in the Process)
When Olivia Rodrigo burst onto the scene in 2021 with her debut album, Sour, she became one of the most
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Snowman Fight: A Local Band Worth Listening To
The task of uncovering authentic music among the modern slush pile of overproduction, ghostwriters, and illusive industry plants can seem
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My Love – The Worst Heartbreaks of My Life
“You can run, you can hide But you could never criticize my love, You can leave me alone but
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So Much For The Old Fall Out Boy: A Review and Deep Dive Into FOB’s Eighth Studio Album
It should be mathematically impossible to combine pop punk, soul, synth, disco, classical music, theatrical melodies, Ethan Hawke’s monologue from
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Why We Need Bikini Kill: A Concert Review
The energy in Philly’s Franklin Music Hall is far more than electric, it is like a snaking live wire sending
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Pierce The Veil Makes a Jaw-Dropping Return
After seven years of silence, Pierce The Veil is sounding the alarm. The Jaws Of Life, PTV’s latest album, begins
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“Love From The Other Side” and “Heartbreak Feels So Good”: A Fall Out Boy Renaissance or Rift?
Despite the title of their fifth album, Fall Out Boy is no longer interested in saving rock and roll—or pop
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Spotify Wrapped: Become a Brand While Advertising for a Brand
Step aside Christmas, December has a new holiday season: the annual Spotify Wrapped sharing and celebration period. It’s that time
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The My Chemical Romance Reunion Tour: Emo’s Not Dead It’s Just Middle Aged
The most dangerous men on the planet (or, at least they were in 2010) are back. After an eight-year hiatus
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“CRASH”: Pop perfection from an industry pioneer
Charli XCX has never done the same thing twice. She broke into the music scene with her debut album “True
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Mitski’s “Laurel Hell” – Album Review
“Let’s step carefully into the dark/Once we’re in, I’ll remember my way around,” says Mitski on album opener “Valentine, Texas”
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