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The Musical Ghost of EARTHBLADE
Across the Bounds of Fate is something of a concept album allowing Lena Raine full freedom to memorialize what could have been with EARTHBLADE.

Paul Taylor
Apr 2


March AOTM #2: An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis
For years now fans have been in agreement that if there was anyone who could revive the band, it would be Aaron Turner. It would seem Neurosis agreed.

Paul Taylor
Mar 26


March AOTM #1: Labor Days by Aesop Rock
Tonally, the album veers from softer tracks like "Daylight" to more aggressive and lyrically condemning tracks like "Shovel" which criticizes the music industry and tries to defame music criticism... oops.

Paul Taylor
Mar 16


February AOTM #2: Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You by Big Thief
Despite its massive length at 80 minutes and 20 tracks, Dragon remains compelling due to all the little intricacies in its performances and style.

Paul Taylor
Feb 26


Tchaikovsky's Tongue-In-Cheek Suicide Note
Tchaikovsky's final symphony is one big enigma. Exactly as planned.

Paul Taylor
Oct 23, 2025


October AOTM #1: Blush Music
Wovenhand capitalized on smothering atmosphere to create a new vision for Gothic Country.

Paul Taylor
Oct 14, 2025


September AOTM #2: Symbolic
The singularly most popular and most critically acclaimed death metal album in existence.

Paul Taylor
Oct 1, 2025


August AOTM: Bend Beyond by Woods
Short and bitter-sweet psych-folk perfect for the late summer.

Paul Taylor
Aug 23, 2025


Big Time Rush: Gen Z Nostalgia Revamped
A review of Big Time Rush's most recent stop at Pine Knob.

Maya Kirksey
Aug 12, 2025


Australia's King Gizzard Leaves Spotify
Psychedelic rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pull catalogue from Spotify over CEO's AI technology military investments.

Paul Taylor
Jul 30, 2025


Stoner Metal: A History
A comprehensive run-down of the many albums and artists which shaped stoner metal.

Paul Taylor
Apr 10, 2025


March AOTM #2: Antiphon by Alfa Mist
Alfa Mists liquid smooth debut, features an array of interesting instrumentation.

Paul Taylor
Mar 30, 2025


Singles Only: March 2025
A sample of March's singles from unreleased albums.

Paul Taylor
Mar 28, 2025


They Might Be Giants: Unapologetically Millennial
The infamous Geek Rock duo is touring internationally- and Detroit was the latest stop.
Matt Weed
May 28, 2024


Matt Weed
Apr 9, 2024


Weekly Update 3/17-4/7
WXOU's Weekly Newsletter covering sports, news, and other such topics!!
Matt Weed
Mar 22, 2024


Weekly Update 3/10-3/17
A weekly newsletter talking about recent events on campus and off!
Matt Weed
Mar 11, 2024


Weekly update 2/18-2/25
A weekly newsletter to recap and inform on the going ons at Oakland university!
Matt Weed
Feb 16, 2024


Weekly Update 2/11-2/18
WXOU's Weekly Newsletter covering on-campus events (past and present), new music, and other such topics!
Matt Weed
Feb 10, 2024


Taylor Swift Announces New Album at the Grammys: How Swift is Too Swift for Album Releases?
A deep dive into Taylor Swift's album release schedule and how it impacts overconsumption.

WXOU
Feb 8, 2024
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