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Pigeon Pit released their fourth album, “crazy arms,” on Jan. 17, 2025, followed by a tour spanning the West Coast. The record received a score of 7.7 on Pitchfork. (Courtesy of August Moore)

Open the Pigeon Pit: diving into the band’s ‘crazy arms’

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer March 14, 2025
Washington-based folk-punk band Pigeon Pit hit Sacramento after the release of their latest record, “crazy arms.”
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate

State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate

Jeremy Brown, Staffer February 27, 2025
Jeremy Brown talks with Dr. Andrea L. Smith about everything from growing up in theEast Bay, becoming a teacher, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and more.
Black musicians have a big presence in the metal music genre, dating back to the 1970s. Deathcore band Oceano is fronted by Adam Warren, who has provided lead vocals for the band since 2007. (Photo courtesy of Oceano via Instagram, graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

A new meaning to ‘Black metal’: Black musicians in the genre

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor February 24, 2025
Showcasing Black musicians in the metal scene by highlighting five Black-led metal bands.
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR released their collaboration album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” Friday, Feb. 14. The album has 21 tracks and a total runtime of 1 hour and 13 minutes. (Photo courtesy of OVO Sound, Republic Records and UMG Recordings. Graphic made in Canva by Chris. D Johnson and Delaney Joyce)

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ is not very ‘GLORIOUS’

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer February 20, 2025
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR released their joint album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” on Feb. 14. While there were some bright spots, the project was overall lackadaisical.

STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Lizzy Paris and friends spread self-love through jazz-infused R&B

Cristian Gonzalez February 6, 2025
Sac State alumni Lizzy Paris returns to the nest to perform new music, jazz band in tow.
The Weeknd released his album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Friday, Jan 31. The project is his sixth studio album. (Photo courtesy of XO Music, Republic Records and Universal Music Group. Graphic created in Canva by Brionna Woody and Delaney Joyce)

Monday is approaching: is ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ the end of The Weeknd?

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer February 5, 2025
The Weeknd released his album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” via XO Music, Republic Records and Universal Music Group Friday, Jan. 31.
Kendrick Lamar’s newest album “GNX” was released on Nov. 22. The project was released via pgLang and Interscope Records. (Photo courtesy of pgLang and Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ keeps it all the way L.A.

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer December 8, 2024
Kendrick Lamar surprise-dropped his newest album “GNX” on Nov. 22 via pgLang and Interscope records and announced his 2025 “Grand National” tour with SZA Wednesday.
Jazz studies director and instructor Greg Johnson (left) leads a saxophonist through a solo during a rehearsal for the 1:30 p.m. Jazz Ensemble in Capistrano Concert Hall Thursday, Nov. 21. Colleague Duncan McElman directs the 3 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, which also performed on Thursday night, Nov. 21.

Jazz Ensembles’ performance swings audience into a new season

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 25, 2024
Sacramento State’s jazz ensembles performed under the direction of Greg Johnson and Duncan McElman in Capistrano Concert Hall this Thursday night, ushering in a rainy season with upbeat grooves and winter blues.
Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album “CHROMAKOPIA” was released Oct. 28. All songs were composed and produced completely by Tyler himself. (Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records)

Tyler, The Creator lyricizes his race against time on ‘CHROMAKOPIA’

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer November 8, 2024
Tyler, The Creator released his seventh studio album “CHROMAKOPIA” via Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment on Oct. 28.
The cover art for the deluxe edition of Gracie Abrams’ album, “The Secret of Us,” released Oct. 18, 2024. The album is the 25-year-old’s second studio album and has earned massive sales and critical recognition. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

‘The Secret of Us (Deluxe)’ yearns for love and bolder production

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor November 4, 2024
The recently-released deluxe edition of Gracie Abrams’ album “The Secret of Us” cements the artist as a capable lyricist whose instrumentation lags behind. The additional tracks complete the story of the original album, while the live recordings demonstrate the instrumental backing that Abrams lacks in her studio tracks.
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