Sophie Allison, known more formally by her stage name “Soccer Mommy,” has quietly slid into the indie rock scene over the last few years. Her songs began as a personal endeavor in her bedroom, not often seeing light beyond her quiet Bandcamp page. Those first few releases slowly gained popularity […]
Author: Peter Ntourntourekas; For the Clock
This Year’s Student Juried Art Exhibit: A “Socially Conscious” Showcase of Progress
Every year, the Student Juried Art Exhibition is presented for all to see. The art featured showcases all levels of student ability, and is a celebration of the hard work put in by students all year. After moving to the Museum of the White Mountains, the exhibit has gone through […]
Dim the Lights for Frank Ocean’s Cover of “Moon River”
Almost a year and half after the release of his most recent album “Blonde,” Frank Ocean has been keeping busy and reminding audiences that he has more to offer. Between his previous albums, there would be months of silence from the artist and producer, sometimes leading fans to craft intricate […]
Joji Speaks Volumes on “In Tongues”
George Miller is known by a few pseudonyms on the internet. The Australian-Japanese writer is most famous for his work on YouTube as FilthyFrankTV, making raunchy and purposely offensive content meant to garner extreme reactions from unsuspecting viewers. He had a stint producing music as “Pink Guy,” a parody-style rap […]
Dan Thomas: The Face of Shield Comics
Dan Thomas of Shield Comics in front of merchandise Shield Comics is nestled into an alcove on 75 Main Street, sandwiched between a hairdresser and a yoga studio. As you descend the stairs into the small shop, the smell of ink and cardboard might overwhelm you. If you make the […]
Knuckle Puck Changes Form on “Shapeshifter,” and It’s Not Great
Pop-punk ensemble Knuckle Puck entered the scene in 2013 with their popular EP, “The Weight That You Buried.” It was a gritty, four-song sophomore showing, and it remains their best work. It had it all–lyrics about their hated hometown, crunchy aggressive guitars and blasting D-beats. Future albums would not be […]
From SoundCloud to Charting at #2, Lil Pump Bumps
Ten years ago, the notion of getting famous by going viral online was a ridiculous one. Parents laughed at children dreaming of internet fame, and told them to tone down expectations lest they get their hearts broken by a brutal entertainment industry. Kids like that became the Casey Neistats of […]
Summer Recap: Tyler, The Creator Blooms on “Flower Boy”
Summer Recap: Tyler, The Creator Blooms on “Flower Boy” Peter Ntourntourekas For the Clock pntourntourekas@plymouth.edu Tyler, The Creator has had a tumultuous media presence since his rise to fame in 2010. With the release of his first mixtape “Bastard,” he immediately garnered media attention and criticism due to his […]