Sam Franzini

Sam Franzini is a fourth year student and a fan of dogs, music, tennis, stationery, and Survivor. He grew up in Florida and all of the stories about it are true.

September 23, 2021

In Review: Kacey Musgraves’ “star-crossed” Tragedy Ends in Hope

By Sam Franzini

Through her processing of a universal hardship, “star-crossed” cements Musgraves as one of the smartest and emotive writers of our time.

August 30, 2021

In Review: “The White Lotus” Turns Paradise Problems Into Hit HBO Drama

By Sam Franzini

The show is a slice of life during a week at a beach resort in Hawaii, where a gaggle of rich guests arrive and immediately cause trouble.

August 18, 2021

Instagram Debuts New “Ironic Follow” Feature, Allowing Users To Keep Up With Hated Celebrities

By Sam Franzini

Those tired by constantly having to search up their favorite hated Instagram accounts to see if they’ve posted any more ridiculous content can worry no more: Instagram will finally let you follow these users, judgement...

August 12, 2021

In Review: Tinashe Sees the Past, Present and Future of Music on “333”

By Sam Franzini

“333” ultimately sees Tinashe expanding her reach, experimenting even more with her sound.

June 17, 2021

In Review: MARINA’s “Ancient Dreams” Come True

By Sam Franzini

After a bland tumble like “Love + Fear” this album presents complexity, strong hooks and some of MARINA’s best songs.

May 22, 2021

In Review: St. Vincent Gets Down and Out

By Sam Franzini

“Daddy’s Home” adopts a completely new persona by traveling back in time to create new stories.

May 19, 2021

Ortega? What’s That? Babe, You Sound Kind Of Insane Right Now…

By Sam Franzini

I do believe you! But when you’re just making up places that I’ve never heard before, it’s a little suspicious.

April 14, 2021

In Review: Demi Lovato Dances With The Devil And Comes Back Stronger Than Ever

By Sam Franzini

If there’s anyone who deserves a triumphant comeback album story arc, it’s Demi Lovato.

April 9, 2021

7 Girl Bosses You Forgot To Appreciate in March

By Sam Franzini

You may not have been appreciative of the many girl boss go-getters during the last Women’s History Month, but thankfully, there are many femme fatales out there who are deserving of praise! Here are 10 leading ladies ...

March 10, 2021

No Computer? No Problem! Four Hacks To Manage Your Way Through Online School, Laptop-Free

By Sam Franzini

Breakthrough laptop-free hacks include: Read a book, or pretend to be Amish.

December 27, 2020

In Review: Taylor Swift’s Storytelling Saves 2020, Again

By Sam Franzini

Swift’s new album, “evermore,” both lyrically and sonically picks up where “folklore” left off.

November 15, 2020

In Review: Kylie Minogue’s Victory Lap With “DISCO”

By Sam Franzini

Minogue has reinvented herself once again with “DISCO,” bringing retro sounds to the future.

November 8, 2020

Four Trump Tweets That Will Invalidate Any of Those Silly Little Self-Care Activities You Did Today

By Sam Franzini

With the dust from the election finally beginning to settle, it’s important to practice self-care techniques to ease your mind from this heinous experience. However, remembering another bizarre or unnecessary Trump twe...

October 12, 2020

In Review: Róisín Murphy Tells Her Own Story on “Róisín Machine”

By Sam Franzini

On “Róisín Machine,” the music is stripped back and drawn out, but still has the essence of her personality through these slow disco and house anthems.