Review

An honest review of “Chemtrails Over The Country Club”

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

JESSICA MEDITZ Editor in Chief After what feels like forever, fans can finally listen to Lana Del Rey’s highly anticipated album, “Chemtrails Over The Country Club.” It’s the singer-songwriter’s seventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed “Norman F*cking Rockwell.” Both albums were co-produced by Del Rey and Jack Antonoff, the......

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A review of the TV series “Bridgerton”

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

NIKKI INDELICATO Special to The Leader “Dearest reader… the time has come to talk about the show that has taken Netflix by storm.” “Bridgerton” is the show that takes place in the 19th century but brings a modern twist. The series is based on the book series written by Julia......

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Ryan Perdz’s “First Sight” to stardom

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 22, 2020November 19, 2020

November 22, 2020November 19, 2020

ASHLEY HALM Special to The Leader Anyone who says Western New York doesn’t have the best local music scene is probably living under a very sad, very boring rock. If they ask for proof, I wholeheartedly recommend showing them “First Sight,” the new EP from Ryan Perdz, which is available......

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“Julie and the Phantoms” TV series review

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

NIKKI INDELICATO Special to The Leader TikTok has been a strong platform where many teens can show and share their passion for people and pop culture, including television shows. Months ago, the TV show “Criminal Minds” was taking over the app by storm. Fans were posting how much they loved......

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An album review of “Terra” by Eric Alexandrakis

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2020November 2, 2020

November 7, 2020November 2, 2020

ASHLEY HALM Special to The Leader With song titles like “Satan’s Fried Scapegoat Breakfast” and “Now Boarding: Flight EA918,” it’s clear that Eric Alexandrakis isn’t your typical singer-songwriter. Indeed, a first encounter with Alexandrakis’s particular brand of ‘60s-inspired psychedelic rock might evoke a feeling similar to getting hit in the......

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Album review: “Wired” by Jacob King

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

ANNA GAGLIANO Chief Copy Editor If you’ve been feeling starved of new local music releases, it’s time you plug back in and buckle up for an entertaining ride. “Wired,” the most recent release from Fredonia musician Jacob King, is now available. The 28-minute-long album has eight songs all willing to......

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An album review of “POTUS,” written and performed by David W. Jacobson

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

CHLOE KOWALYK Special to The Leader The term “POTUS” is an acronym for “President of the United States,” a fitting title for David W. Jacobson’s presidential perspective-themed album. Jacobson’s album highlights many of the lesser-known U.S. presidents and presents each song as a first-person narrative from that president. The album,......

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Local favorite bands release new music

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 1, 2020October 1, 2020

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

EMILY RASULO Special to The Leader The music industry has taken a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the current age of the industry, bands both big and small rely on the business of live music to make their living and grow in popularity. With the absence of live......

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Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020

HANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Matt’s Take: Fiona Apple is without a doubt one of the best lyricists of our time; she’s able to transform the best poetry into heartbreaking and engaging songs. Luckily, life isn’t as unfair as most would believe in these stressful times;......

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Hannah and Matt on music: Hype albums

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2020May 3, 2020

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

HANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader For this installment of “Hannah and Matt on music,” we wanted to review our favorite albums to get hyped up to, the albums that we need as much as a cup of espresso to get the day going. Matt’s Pick: “I......

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An honest review of “Chemtrails Over The Country Club”

A review of the TV series “Bridgerton”

Ryan Perdz’s “First Sight” to stardom

“Julie and the Phantoms” TV series review

An album review of “Terra” by Eric Alexandrakis

Album review: “Wired” by Jacob King

An album review of “POTUS,” written and performed by David W. Jacobson

Local favorite bands release new music

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

Hannah and Matt on music: Hype albums