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Sheeran Plays It Safe on “Divide”

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His latest, “÷ (Divide),” is the next in his mathematical operator series. In it Sheeran takes his folky six-string roots and adds in pop influence. “Eraser,” a bland Twenty One Pilots-like that features Sheeran rapping over a set of looped acoustic guitars. The track’s production feels more trendy than innovative. In a year’s time it’ll just feel stale. “Shape of You,” a tropical beat
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Modern Baseball’s “Holy Ghost”

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Modern Baseball, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a four-piece rock band with seriously heavy punk influences. I liken them to Interpol, Kings of Leon and early The Killers. Their fourth album, “Holy Ghost” is a half-hour long experience that switches back and forth between feeling somber and pining, and having a loud, good time. Really though, the somber feeling is underlying in every song.
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Lady Gaga Reinvents Herself on “Joanne”

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 8 years since Lady Gaga burst on to the scene, taking the media by storm with her eccentric persona and dance­floor-ready synth-pop. Her latest recording, “Joanne,” sees the singer taking a more grounded, straightforward approach. Leading up to the release of the album, Gaga dropped a pair of killer singles that re­ally got my attention. “Perfect Illusion,”
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Jazz and Big Bands Night

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Musical events are not rare occurrences on Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) campus. From the major concert to small bands playing above the Dining Center, there are several opportunities for students to attend gatherings which focus on certain genres. While students can listen to their favorite bands in the comfort of their dorm, some still find enjoyment in going out with friends to an
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The Fall of Troy’s “Phantom on the Horizon”

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I'm a bit late to the “post-progressive hardcore party,” but good music never goes out of style. Good music is exactly what this album from post-hardcore band The Fall of Troy is. Released in 2008, “Phantom on the Horizon” is a re-record­ing and altered version of Fall of Troy's first EP, “Ghostship.” The difference between the two versions is primarily the sound quality, being
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Preston Pugmire Rocks SNHU

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Musical guest Preston Pugmire performed in front of the Southern New Hamp­shire University (SNHU) Miles Room in the Dining Center on Tuesday, Mar. 22. The event was sponsored by CAPE and ran from 12-1 p.m. SNHU Senior Alicia Frazier was the orchestrator of the folk- music event. The event gave students something different to expe­rience while dining. Freshman Arianna Woodward was one of the
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