Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Musicians Take a Stand in 2017

Musicians Take a Stand in 2017

By Meghan DeCourcey November 17, 2017

Throughout history, politics has occupied an important space in the world of music. Music allows artists to channel their emotions and voice their opinions through rich sounds and lyrics. Listeners have...

Concert Review: Dessa at the Black Cat

Concert Review: Dessa at the Black Cat

By Rachel Linton November 15, 2017

No two  songs by rapper singer Margret Wander, better known by her stage name, Dessa sound the same — and her sold-out show at the Black Cat on Nov. 10 proved just that. Her vocal skills and range of...

Monday Music Update! (Week of 11/13/17)

Monday Music Update! (Week of 11/13/17)

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park November 12, 2017

We are all so ready to go home. Eat turkey. Catch up on sleep. Finally binge-watch Stranger Things 2. But until then, enjoy the latest 4E-approved tunes! 070 Shake - Honey https://open.spotify.com/track/0PoMoPqIJxe6H0rDMnpGP8 ...

MAROON 5

Album Review: ‘Red Pill Blues’

By Gabrielle Irwin November 8, 2017

★★★☆☆ Fifteen years and five albums since the release of its critically acclaimed debut, “Songs About Jane,” quintessential pop rock group Maroon 5 is creating quite a different sound. The...

NIALL HORAN

Concert Review: Niall Horan at the Fillmore

By Mayeesha Galiba November 8, 2017

One Direction fans are now faced with a new predicament: having to see each member of the boyband perform individually. Gone are the stadium shows where screams were louder than the music. Those have been...

Monday Music Update! (Week of 11/6/17)

Monday Music Update! (Week of 11/6/17)

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park November 6, 2017

Midterms should be over. So relax and listen to some music! Here is 4E's latest ~Music Monday~ playlist to help you de-stress: Brent Faiyaz - Gang Over Luv https://soundcloud.com/brentfaiyaz/gang-over-luv?in=brentfaiyaz/sets/sonder-son ...

Bill Clinton: A True Hoya

Bill Clinton: A True Hoya

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell November 6, 2017

As you may have heard, Georgetown’s very own prodigal son is returning home to the Hilltop this week. And as cynical as we usually are here at 4E, this is actually a pretty cool thing. After all, since...

RAPSODY

Album Review: ‘Laila’s Wisdom’

By Faris Bseiso October 31, 2017

★★★★☆ The artist Rapsody, otherwise known as “Carolina’s Finest,” has provided casual rap listeners with tantalizing glimpses at her skill over the past few years. Her features on Kendrick...

Monday Music Update! (Week of 10/30)

Monday Music Update! (Week of 10/30)

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park October 30, 2017

Hope your Halloweekend was everything you hoped and dreamed for it to be! Homecoming is next, so get your bodies ready. Here is 4E's latest Music Monday Playlist: Nurko ft. Misdom - With You https://soundcloud.com/nurkomusic/nurko-with-you-feat-misdom-extended ...

COURTESY ANNIE SCHLECHTER

CELENZA: What’s on My Playlist

By Anna Celenza October 23, 2017

Duke Ellington’s adaptation of “Rhapsody in Blue” – The Duke Ellington Orchestra Like a lot of music fans, my playlist is constantly in flux — but this recording from 1962 is always in...

Monday Music Update! (Week of 10/23)

Monday Music Update! (Week of 10/23)

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park October 23, 2017

Halloweekend is coming upppp! Get pumped. For those still taking midterms, I'm sorry. Here's your weekly update! Marvin Dolo - 3:23AM https://soundcloud.com/marvindolo/323am SAFE - Feel https://soundcloud.com/bougiebrito/safe-feel ...

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Concert Review: RAC at the Black Cat

By Maddy Forbess October 22, 2017

Critics of electronic dance music claim that the genre is too mechanical, but Portuguese DJ RAC challenges this notion, as he brought each of his songs to life onstage during his show at the Black...

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