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

Dawn FM Solidifies The Weeknd as a Generational Pop Icon

‘Dawn FM’ Solidifies The Weeknd as a Generational Pop Icon

By Emily Smith January 19, 2022

★★★★★ Move over, Georgetown philosophy majors: The Weeknd’s new album “Dawn FM” is here to offer its perspective on living and dying through a beautifully crafted, sonic, sixteen-track...

THE WEEKND | After Hours is The Weeknds most complete project since his turn towards pop music in 2015. Blending his signature breathy vocals with atmospheric production and moody lyrics, the project offers something for new and old fans alike.

The Weeknd Returns to Form With Impassioned Vocals, Atmospheric Production on ‘After Hours’

By Allan Navarro March 28, 2020

★★★★★ Featuring heavy influences from 80s pop and psychedelic, The Weeknd’s impassioned vocal delivery and atmospheric beats on his fourth studio album, “After Hours,” headline an awe-inspiring...

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Album Review: ‘My Dear Melancholy’

By Gabrielle Irwin April 5, 2018

After solidifying his success with the 2016 Daft Punk-produced album, “Starboy,” The Weeknd returned to his musical roots with his March 30 EP “My Dear Melancholy,” characterized by moody beats...

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The Weeknd’s newest album displays his development as an artist while sustaining his traditional lamenting and emotional style.

Album Review: Beauty Behind the Madness

By Brian Davia September 4, 2015

★★★★★ In the ever-competitive music world, becoming a recognizable star almost always takes immense skill, combined with at least a bit of luck — unless the sound of one’s voice brings...

Soundtracks to Heat Up the Semester

By Margie Fuchs September 6, 2013

Haim - Days Are Gone Los Angeles indie sweethearts — two sisters and their drummer friend — Haim ran the UK festival circuit this summer, finishing just in time for the release of their...

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