Music

Playlists Galore!!

If you happened to miss it, we at The Rutgers Review are also in the business of making playlists! As Autumn gradually approaches, we bring you our latest effor... Read More

The Layers of Makaya McCraven

When I first started to really get into music, I was very into the idea of layers. I’d listen to Fishmans’ Long Season and find myself overjoyed at each new lay... Read More

Ariana Grande- problematic

by Sophia Higgins I’m inclined to love Ariana Grande. Her music isn’t necessarily my favorite kind, but Ariana is a girl, and she’s a girl who has suddenly b... Read More

The Best Songs and Albums of 2018

Songs   “Cute Thing” by Car Seat Headrest The “rerecorded, reimagined” release of Car Seat Headrest’s 2011 album, Twin Fantasy, yielded such beau... Read More

Grouper: Thoughts on Ambient Noise

by Izilda Amber Admittedly, I devour music in the same way I consume coffee, it’s often unhealthy and most likely obsessive (and contrary to popular belief, ... Read More

Is a Song Ever ‘Dead’?

by Izilda Amber Music, like with most art forms, has an inherent social phenomenon to it. The artist produces their work, it is received by an audience, and ... Read More

Dead Songs

by The Rutgers Review Staff and Contributors Sometimes relationships end with casualties: broken hearts, fractured friend groups, abandoned hang-out spots, a... Read More

Mamma Mia: Here I Go Again

by Camryn Kozachek When I was in 5th grade, I got a $10 itunes gift card for Christmas. This being 2008, I didn’t know of any streaming services and I was (s... Read More

Wind Ensemble Concert Review

by Peter Henderson Very few live performances can match the experience of watching a percussion concerto or ensemble. The instruments and techniques used in ... Read More