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Jojis hit single, Glimpse of Us, acts as the lead single for Smithereens, 2022. It peaked at #8 on the Billboad Hot 100 songs chart, largely in part to it going viral on TikTok. Photo courtesy of Warner Records.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Glimpse of Us”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor May 26, 2023

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. In celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week’s pick is “Glimpse of Us” by Japanese-born...

Memento Mori follows Andy Fletchers death, marking the first Depeche Mode album without the core member, 2023. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records.

Depeche Mode confronts death in “Memento Mori”

Colin Stevenson, Photography Editor March 31, 2023

Since their formation in 1980, Depeche Mode has gone through many members, some of which who dealt with serious life issues along the way, and despite these, their music has remained surprisingly consistent...

Country artist Lainey Wilson sings about her father at a time she thought she might lose him, 2022. Photo courtesy of Broken Bow Records.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Those Boots (Deddy’s Song)”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor March 31, 2023

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. Still in celebration of Women History Month, this week’s pick is “Those Boots (Deddy's Song)” by Louisiana-born singer-songwriter...

Billie Eilish directs and stars in her music video for Your Power, 2021. Photo courtesy of Interscope Records.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Your Power”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor March 10, 2023

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. In celebration of Women’s History Month, this week’s pick is “Your Power” by California-born singer-songwriter Billie...

Hozier gives thanks those that have fought systemic oppression in the music industry, 2018. Photo courtesy of Rubyworks Records.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Nina Cried Power”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor February 24, 2023

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. Still in celebration of Black History Month, this week’s pick is “Nina Cried Power” by Irish-born singer-songwriter Hozier...

Singer Lizzo accepts her award for Record of the Year, attributed to her hit song, About Damn Time, Feb. 5. Photo courtesy of The Recording Academy.

The Recording Academy presents: The 65th Grammy Awards

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2023

On Feb. 5 the Recording Academy presented its 65th Grammy Awards. Hosted by former "The Daily Show" host and South African-born comedian Trevor Noah, the Grammys is a night of recognition and celebration...

Brown Skin Girl contains lyrics confronting racism against darker-skinned women, and its music video works to accompany them, 2020. Photo courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Brown Skin Girl”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2023

Welcome back to the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. In celebration of Black History Month, this week’s pick is “Brown Skin Girl” by Texas-born singer-songwriter Beyoncé, Guyanese American rapper...

SZAs Nobody Gets Me comes from the artists sophomore album, SOS, 2022. Photo courtesy of Top Dawg.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Nobody Gets Me”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor January 29, 2023

Welcome to the first edition of The Wichitan’s Song of the Week for the spring semester of 2023! This week’s pick is “Nobody Gets Me” by American R&B singer-songwriter SZA. Released Dec. 9...

CHARLIE is Charlie Puths third studio album, 2022. Puth released this album after scrapping original progress in 2020 and reconsidering his approach. Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records.

Charlie Puth proves why he is a musical genius in his new album, “CHARLIE”

Joey Arthur, Reporter October 21, 2022

From making viral songs on YouTube in 2010 to being a 12-time Grammy winner, Charles Otto Puth Jr most commonly known as Charlie Puth is breaking the internet with his new third album, “CHARLIE.” Different...

Efecto is part of Bad Bunnys fifth studio album, Un Verano Sin Ti, 2022. Photo courtesy of Rimas.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Efecto”

Joey Arthur, Reporter October 7, 2022

Welcome to the first edition of The Wichitan’s song of the week for the 2022-2023 academic year. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the song of this week is “Efecto” by Puerto Rican singer...

RENAISSANCE is Beyoncés seventh studio album. Photo courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment.

“RENAISSANCE”: A testament to the genius of Beyoncé

Joey Arthur, Reporter September 9, 2022

In the past, Beyoncé has given her fans phenomenal and award-winning singles, albums and music videos, and after a three-year hiatus, she is back with another groundbreaking hit album, “RENAISSANCE.”...

Crash is one of the lead singles from Clara Maes recent EP, Learning Experience.

The Wichitan’s song of the week: “Crash”

Natalie Cook, Reporter April 15, 2022

For the third edition of The Wichitan’s song of the week, I picked “Crash” by one of my favorite artists, Clara Mae. The song originally came out in September 2021 but is one of the lead singles...

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