Dustin Lynch is not known to be a particularly unique or original country music artist. As I looked over his album that I plan on reviewing this time around, Blue in the Sky, I noticed that every single one of his six studio albums is essentially just him wearing a cowboy hat, with the only Read More…
Tyler Childers: Live on Red Barn Radio I & II
Tyler Childers is not a household name in country music. With his scraggly ginger beard and broken voice, he may not seem like a superstar. However, those familiar with his music understand the emotional appeal and heartfelt passion that emanates from his songs. A prime example of this is his live acoustic album, Live on Read More…
Jim Croce: You Don’t Mess Around With Jim
The name Jim Croce may not mean much to many people. For me, I knew him as the singer of that song about time being in a bottle that was used magnificently in a recent X-Men movie with Quicksilver running around as the world moved in slow motion. When I was younger, my dad would Read More…
Issue Brief Introduction
Fair Share: Modifications to the European Union’s Refugee Policies In an interview with CNN, Professor Alexander Betts of Oxford University’s world-renowned Refugee Studies Centre stated that “refugees and displacement will be one of the defining issues of the 21st century.” He urged that the refugee crisis was a global challenge that required globally-minded policy and Read More…
Thomas Rhett: Where We Started
A little more than a decade after his debut album, Thomas Rhett is now repeatedly selling out concert venues. Over the years, his lyrics have developed magnificently as he dives deeper into storytelling and emotional appeals, expanding on common themes of country music. His 2023 album, Where We Started, represents a next step up in Read More…
South of the Border: The Refugee Crisis in Central America
The refugee crisis is troubling many major countries around the world. In previous civic issues posts, I’ve discussed the situation in Ukraine, Greece, and Turkey. However, despite how distant the refugee crisis may feel, it is just as urgent back in the United States. Despite this urgency, the refugee crisis is rarely at the forefront Read More…
Morgan Wallen: Dangerous
Morgan Wallen has been a controversial figure in the music world, but there is no denying the success of his albums, breaking records and topping the charts with numerous hit songs. Wallen is set to release a new 36-song album, One Thing at a Time, on March 3rd, 2023, which will surely continue his rise to Read More…
Stuck in the Middle: The Refugee Crisis in Greece and Turkey
Of the more than 1 million refugees that sought out asylum in the states of the European Union in 2015, more than 850,000 set their eyes on Greece, a logical destination for those coming overseas from Middle Eastern and African countries (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights). Before discussing the impact of this movement of Read More…
J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only
Since his debut album in 2007, Jermaine Cole – better known by his rapper name J. Cole – has risen to fame through his lyrical prowess and storytelling ability, which he applies to discussions of social injustice, violence, and family. This is best observed through his 2016 album 4 Your Eyez Only, which revolves around Read More…
The Refugee Crisis: Double Standards Exposed by the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Feeling the repercussions of the refugee crisis facing Europe, another layer of the issue has arisen following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. This year, Europe has been the destination of more than 365,000 first-time asylum seekers from conflicts in countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, not to mention the millions who have been filtering Read More…