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Top 13 albums of 2023

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor December 15, 2023

1 “Desire, I Want To Turn Into You” by Caroline Polachek Caroline Polachek’s February release “Desire, I Want To Turn Into You” is simply flawless. It’s the most perfect dream pop album...

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For the Record: “New Blue Sun”

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor December 5, 2023

André 3000, one-half of the 2000s rap duo OutKast, is back—but this time, with a fully-instrumental flute album. “New Blue Sun” released on November 17, and I have to say: I didn’t anticipate...

In this column, Features Editor Victor Kidwell goes over the music he’s loved recently, and shares some of his coolest finds. (Photo via Spotify)

Music Dump Friday: Chilly Ambient

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor December 1, 2023

Ever since Halloween ended, every single store all over the country has been playing the same three Christmas songs on repeat. I am a big fan of holiday spirit, but it does get grating at a certain point....

Bad Bunny released a new album, “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana on October 13 of this year(graphic by: Alba Selle)

Bad Bunny Releases Record-Breaking Album

November 16, 2023

Bad Bunny’s new album “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” (“Nobody Knows What Will Happen Tomorrow”) broke records yet again when it was released on Oct. 13, when became the most streamed...

Music dump Friday: Goodbye Quarter 1

Music dump Friday: Goodbye Quarter 1

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor November 3, 2023

Quarter one is over, and so is Halloween. Just in case you were wondering, I forgot to get a Halloween costume, so I went as a mummy. Be ready for a spooky Music Dump Friday, because I may have missed...

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Drake’s highly anticipated album finally drops: “For All The Dogs”

Sofia Turley and Monica Duran November 1, 2023

This past October marked the long anticipated release of popular rapper Drake’s album, “For All The Dogs.” In June, rumors suggested a release date of Sep. 22, 2023, but it was delayed. The postponement...

Collage of the album covers included in this article. (photo via Spotify)

Music Dump Friday #2: Post-Hoco funk

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor October 20, 2023

It seems like fall is passing by so quickly—September’s already gone, Homecoming just happened, and Halloween’s coming up… it’s definitely important to live in the moment and make sure to take...

Collage of albums on this playlist, via Spotify

For the record: We’re so back!

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor August 30, 2023

Hi, Lasso readers! Can you feel it? There’s a slight breeze in the air, and everyone else in the city is boarding themselves up in their houses to avoid the post-dismissal rush at three thirty…...

A compilation of albums included in this playlist. (Photo via Spotify)

For the Record: Study music

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor May 24, 2023

As June approaches, students find themselves in the final long haul to summer break. As high school students, we often juggle multiple classes, extracurricular activities, and social obligations. With...

Check out the playlist embedded below to listen to our top picks! (Photo via Spotify)

For the record: Ten more love songs

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor February 14, 2023

2 years ago, past column writer Audrey Morrison wrote the article The best love songs of all time, and this year, I thought I should throw in my two cents. So, whether you’re alone this Valentine’s...

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The best songs of World Cup History

Sofia Braverman, Staff Writer January 6, 2023

For the past 32 years, music has been produced for the FIFA World Cup. Some have become classics that get replayed for years to come, while others get dragged through the mud by the internet for being...

At the closing of each year, The Lasso compiles various lists of that years various top events and productions. This year, you can browse The Lassos Top 12 Albums, News Events, Pop Culture Moments, and Lasso Articles of 2022.

Top 12 albums of 2022

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor December 19, 2022

1.  “CAPRISONGS” by FKA Twigs Elysian. Ambrosial. Heavenly. Experimental pop musician FKA Twigs is the It-girl, and on this album she proves it. Hip-hop meshes with hyperpop, drill, club music,...

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