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In The Wild is a Wild Adventure
Most of the albums being made right now may very well have been written in a boardroom by a bunch of stuffy people in suits with the only intent being to sell— purely commercial endeavors. […]
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Father John Misty’s new album is perplexing
The earliest I’d ever heard of Father John Misty was when my ultra-hipster friend became obsessed with the artist, proudly sporting homemade merch. So when it was suggested that I review his latest album, “Chloë […]
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Mitski’s struggle for normalcy
What does a musician owe to their audience? Once an individual makes the choice to enter into a career in the public eye, particularly making intensely personal music, it becomes harder and harder to separate […]
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Which Local Musical Artist Should You Listen To?
We’ve all heard it before. “There’s nothing to do in Kirksville. It’s a boring old town in the middle of nowhere. Why isn’t there more entertainment? Etc.” There’s admittedly some truth to these types of […]
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Jammin’ with Jack: Alice in Chains amazes
Concept albums have been around for decades and have been utilized to much success. Albums like “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,” “American […]
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“The Lockdown Sessions” leaves a minimal impact
The COVID-19 lockdown was an interesting experience,, with many turning to baking bread and binging shows to pass the time. Sir Elton John, like most of us, spent his time watching popular shows, however, unlike […]
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Top five: wacky alternative love songs
Everyone enjoys a good love song, and while Valentine’s Day is all about mushy sweet feelings, in reality, love is hardly as simple as a few major chords and some cute imagery about hand holding. […]
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KTRM-FM Unveils Best Songs of 2021 Playlist
2022 is upon us, and there are already signs that the depressive atmosphere of 2020 and 2021 is going to carry over into the new year. COVID-19 is still on the loose thanks to the […]
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KTRM-FM presents: Songs for the road
Looking to spice up your road trip playlist while you travel over the holidays? KTRM-FM has you covered. With students from over 35 majors, Truman State University’s award-winning radio station is home to members of […]
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KTRM-FM presents: Albums for the road
You’re all familiar with road trip playlists. They’re upbeat, varied and full of surprises. You might even have contributed to some in your lifetime, but that’s assuming you’re a fan of such playlists. Going one […]
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KTRM-FM presents: A Nightmare Before Winter Break
Welcome to Halloween part 2: the final stretch of the semester. We know it’s been a bumpy ride full of long hours in the library and sleepless nights, but it’s almost over (hang in there). […]
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12 reasons to listen to “Yourself or Someone Like You”
Oct. 1 marked the 25th anniversary of Matchbox Twenty’s debut album, “Yourself or Someone Like You.” The album blew me away on first listen and continues to stun me with its craft, artistry and emotiveness. […]