Marquette Wire

REVIEW: Are you hypnotized by Charlie Puth’s ‘Light Switch?’

Kimberly Cook, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor • February 1, 2022

What if there was a song whose creation was documented on social media for nearly five months before its release? And what if that song, upon its release, received nearly 18 million Spotify streams in just over a week of being released to the public?

Rashad’s Records: Cordae doesn’t show great amount of growth on sophomore album ‘From A Birds Eye View’

Rashad Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor • January 18, 2022

Two years after his debut album, he returns with his sophomore album, "From A Bird's Eye View."

Instructional days added to the end of the semester; no changes to spring or Easter Break

Megan Woolard, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune • January 10, 2022

The Office of the Provost at Marquette University has announced that there will be no changes to spring and Easter break. In addition May 2021 commencement will go ahead as planned, taking place May...

Rashad’s Records: Juice WRLD’s ‘Fighting Demons’ delivers strong message in rapper’s second posthumous release

Rashad Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor • December 22, 2021

After being tired out from going to The Rave the night before, I woke up to a Twitter notification from Lil Durk, with the first two words saying "R.i.p juice."

Radio Milwaukee Music Awards: In Case You Missed It

Clare Lindstrom, MUR Programming Director • December 10, 2021

Here's a recap of this year's finalists.

Marquette Student Tim Yello. Is Your New Favorite Local German Artist

Grace Flynn • December 9, 2021

Earlier this month, Spotify wrapped was released and revealed users’ top artists and genres. Thinking back on your listening history, have your top artists been musicians of international celebrity?...

Joan of Arc is Prepped for Patronage

Connor Baldwin, MUR Audio News Producer • December 7, 2021

Multiple issues were fixed within the chapel, the outside including the steps and paving have been updated. The interior has also been renovated with improvements to the heated floor and ventilation system..

Reggaetón: Origin and Evolution of a Genre

Grace Flynn • November 28, 2021

As Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny has emerged as the top global artist of 2021, reggaetón is a genre that is on the rise. Through the immense popularity of 2017 hit “Despacito” by Puerto Rican musicians...

6 Native American Artists You Should Listen to Right Now

Reese Seberg, General Manager of Marquette Radio • November 24, 2021

In honor of November being Native American Heritage Month, Marquette University Radio has compiled a list of six Native artists you can listen to right now to diversify your music rotation and celebrate...

Silk Sonic presents an evening filled with ‘good vibrations’ and an old school sound

Andrew Amouzou, General Manager of Marquette University Television • November 22, 2021

Silk Sonic, a fresh new duo featuring underground R&B renaissance man, Anderson.Paak, and superstar sensation, Bruno Mars, released their long-awaited album, "An Evening With Silk Sonic," last Friday, the same day as Swift's "Red (Taylor's Version)."

‘Run, hide, or fight’

Megan Woolard, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune • November 16, 2021

The Marquette University Police Department offers active shooter training.

Rashad’s Records: After two years, Summer Walker is ‘Still Over It’ with new album

Rashad Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor • November 16, 2021

"Still Over It" brings listeners a little closer look at Walker and her relationship with the father of her child, producer London On Da Track, which became very messy on social media.