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10 Essential Summer Songs
With summer imminently approaching, I thought that it was the perfect time to do a summer playlist. Like my road trip playlist last...

Brennen Kelly
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Tyler, The Creator: "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale" Review
The always-controversial Tyler, The Creator returns with the follow-up to his sixth studio album, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.” The album...

Brennen Kelly
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Luke Combs: "Gettin' Old" Review
Nine months after the release of “Growin’ Up,” reigning CMA (Country Music Awards) Entertainer of the Year and overall country...

Brennen Kelly
Apr 27, 20233 min read


Road Trip Playlist Must-Haves
Spring Break is almost here. That means two things: a much-needed break from the college workload and hopefully travel. If you’re the...

Brennen Kelly
Mar 2, 20234 min read


Jordan Davis: "Bluebird Days" Review
Following his CMA Award-winning song, “Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis aims to capture the lightning in the bottle again with “Bluebird Days.”...

Brennen Kelly
Mar 2, 20233 min read


The Smashing Pumpkins: "Atum: Part 2" Review
Chicago-native band, The Smashing Pumpkins, have embarked on their most ambitious project yet: a triple album. “Atum: Act Two” serves as...

Brennen Kelly
Feb 10, 20232 min read


Most Anticipated 2023 Albums
A new year means a new slate for albums being released. Given that music releases often fluctuate throughout the year, it was a bit...

Brennen Kelly
Feb 3, 20233 min read


Top 5 Albums of 2022
2022 was a great year for an avid music listener. From indie pop to indie country and established rap to established pop, there were big...

Brennen Kelly
Feb 3, 20234 min read


Michael Bublé: "Christmas" Review
Does Michael Bublé’s Christmas album really need an introduction? Arguably the most iconic Christmas album since Mariah Carrey’s “Merry...

Brennen Kelly
Dec 5, 20223 min read


Dean Lewis: "The Hardest Love" Review
Australian pop star, Dean Lewis, released his sophomore album, “The Hardest Love.” After seeing huge success in 2016 and 2018 with smash...

Brennen Kelly
Nov 11, 20222 min read


Tai Verdes: "HDTV" Review
Fresh off of his controversial performance at Valpo Vibes on Sept. 4, 2022, Tai Verdes released his sophomore album, “HDTV”. It serves as...

Brennen Kelly
Oct 1, 20223 min read


John Legend: "Legend" Review
Grammy, Academy, Tony and Emmy-award winner, John Legend, is a man of many talents. Known for his crooning vocals on the 13-time platinum...

Brennen Kelly
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Miranda Lambert: Palomino Review
Following her Grammy-winning album, “Wildcard,” Miranda Lambert had some major shoes to fill with the release of “Palomino.” Much like...

Brennen Kelly
May 10, 20223 min read


Jason Aldean: GEORGIA Review
Grammy-nominated country music artist Jason Aldean is back with his eleventh studio album, “GEORGIA”. Famous for his blend of country and...

Brennen Kelly
May 10, 20223 min read


Maren Morris: Humble Quest Review
Grammy Award-winning Maren Morris has finally released the long-awaited follow-up to her 2019 album, “GIRL”. The aforementioned album...

Brennen Kelly
Apr 9, 20223 min read


Maddie & Tae: Through The Madness Vol. 1 Review
Maddie & Tae are back with their third studio album, “Through The Madness, Vol.1”. Best known for smart, well-written hits such as “Die...

Brennen Kelly
Feb 4, 20223 min read


Walker Hayes: 'Country Stuff The Album' Review
From a young age, I’ve always had a love for Country music. I grew up listening to 2000s stars such as Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley, and...

Brennen Kelly
Jan 22, 20225 min read


Brett Eldredge: Mr. Christmas Review
Brett Eldredge is no stranger to Christmas music. Eldredge is an extremely popular country artist in the Chicagoland area, who hails from...

Brennen Kelly
Jan 15, 20223 min read


Brett Eldredge: Sunday Drive Review
Ever since Brett Eldredge's first single, Don't Ya, became a hit, I've been a fan of his music. His first album, Bring You Back was...

Brennen Kelly
Jul 14, 20206 min read


Ashley McBryde: Never Will Album Review
After discovering Ashley McBryde in 2018 at Chicago's Windy City Smoke Out, I've come to absolutely love her music. Over the last two...

Brennen Kelly
Apr 6, 20204 min read
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