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• Liner Notes: Meghan Trainor’s new album ‘Toy with Me’ did not live up to its title Meghan Trainor’s new album did not live up to its title | The Daily Northwestern | April 27, 2026, 6:07 a.m.
There were no memorable moments while listening to Meghan Trainor’s new album, “Toy with Me,” which was released April 24. The songs seemed like they were written by someone ten years younger, as if Trainor is trying to keep up with today’s pop artists.  The album’s third song, “Potential,” gave Sabrina Carpenter vibes, not Trainor...

• Liner Notes: John Summit trades formula for feeling on ‘CTRL ESCAPE’ ‘CTRL Escape’ replaces formula with feeling | The Daily Northwestern | April 20, 2026, 5:57 a.m.
You don’t need to be a house music fan to know John Summit. The 2024 release of his debut album, “Comfort In Chaos,” propelled the Chicago native to rising star status. It is no surprise, therefore, that the DJ’s announcement of his second album, “CTRL ESCAPE,” was met with eager anticipation.  The album’s Wednesday release...