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The Hawk’s “Summer Jamz” playlist

The Hawk’s “Summer Jamz” playlist

Christian Peeney April 27, 2022

The weather is getting warmer, the sky is a little clearer and finals (and graduation for some) are quickly approaching. There’s one thing on everyone’s mind: summer. To remind you of the upcoming...

GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

The Hawk’s “Easter break road trip” playlist

Christian Peeney April 12, 2022

Easter is almost here, which means food, family and potentially lots of traveling. Whether you’re going to visit family over the holiday or are just driving home for the long weekend, here’s a playlist...

GRAPHIC: NATALIA PEREIRA ’24/THE HAWK

On The Beat: “WHO CARES?” by Rex Orange County

Christian Peeney March 30, 2022

A few weeks ago, I saw Alexander James O'Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, tweet that his new album would drop on March 11. I gave it a like, and for the next week, my Twitter feed was bombarded...

GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22

The Hawk’s “80s Throwbacks” playlist

Christian Peeney March 8, 2022

With smash-hit shows like “Stranger Things” and sequels to old Hollywood blockbusters like “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” it’s clear that nostalgia for the 1980s is in high demand. An iconic decade...

GRAPHIC: NATALIA PEREIRA ’24/THE HAWK

On The Beat: “2 Alivë” by Yeat

Christian Peeney March 2, 2022

The first time I heard of the rapper Yeat was after the release of his album “2 Alivë” on Feb. 18. Now I see him everywhere. Music fans on TikTok and Twitter were hyping him and his new album up,...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

On the beat: “Ants From Up There” by Black Country, New Road

Brigid Bonner February 16, 2022

Just days before the album “Ants From Up There” was released on Jan. 31, Black Country, New Road announced their frontman and co-founder Isaac Wood was leaving the band. It seemed sudden and unexpected,...

GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

On The Beat: “SICK!” by Earl Sweatshirt

Christian Peeney February 2, 2022

Earl Sweatshirt’s journey towards musical maturity has always fascinated me. Like his friend and fellow Odd Future member, Tyler, The Creator, Earl began his music career as a crude, childish rapper...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES '24/THE HAWK

On the beat: “Dawn FM” by The Weeknd

Christian Peeney January 26, 2022

The Weeknd’s new album, “Dawn FM,” dropped on Jan. 7, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is one of the first times you’ve heard about its release. For such a massive name in the music industry...

ILLUSTRATION: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ by Silk Sonic

Christian Peeney November 16, 2021

Back in March, Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars announced the formation of their band, Silk Sonic. The duo released their first massively successful single, “Leave the Door Open,” on March 5, and through...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES '24/THE HAWK

On the beat: “=” by Ed Sheeran

Christian Peeney November 10, 2021

Ever since “Shape of You” dominated every radio station and retail store back in 2017, Ed Sheeran has been a huge name in the music industry. After releasing “Bad Habits” as a single back in June,...

GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

The Hawk’s spooky Halloween playlist

Christian Peeney October 26, 2021

The leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder, pumpkins are being carved and Halloween is upon us! Whether you’re going trick-or-treating with your siblings or going to a costume party with...

ILLUSTRATION: TOM SWEENEY ’22/THE HAWK

On The Beat: “Faces” by Mac Miller

Christian Peeney October 19, 2021

The late Mac Miller released his mixtape “Faces” in May 2014 to wide fan and critical acclaim.  I never sat down to listen to this album largely because sample clearance issues and other red tape...

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