Music – The Patriot Talon

Duke Reviews: “Ca$ino” by Baby Keem

March 1, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Multimedia Editor Assistant 2026 has become a year for comebacks. Artists have returned from multi-year breaks, with A$AP Rocky coming back from an eight-year hiatus, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, BTS, and more are [Read More…]

Legendary Bob Dylan Coming to UT Tyler Stage

February 24, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor Bob Dylan, a timeless folk-rock artist, is making a stop in East Texas as part of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. He will perform at the UT Tyler Cowan Center at [Read More…]

Duke Reviews: “Don’t Be Dumb” by A$AP Rocky

February 4, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Multimedia Editor Assistant It’s been almost eight years since A$AP Rocky released a new album. After multiple delays caused by leaks and sample-clearance issues, he’s finally returned with his fourth studio project “Don’t [Read More…]

Who Will Win The 2026 Grammy Awards?

January 27, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer Grammy voting officially closed earlier this month, and anticipation is already building as music’s biggest night approaches. With the 67th Annual Grammy Awards just weeks away, we’re here to break down our [Read More…]

We’re Off to See Wicked for Good

December 14, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer Disclaimer: The review contains spoilers. After a year-long intermission, we return to the land of Oz in the highly anticipated “Wicked: For Good” released in theaters on Nov. 21. A continuation of [Read More…]

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Lifted the Curtain, but Was Her Writing Left Off Stage?

October 9, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer Taylor Swift just released her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which officially dropped at 12:01 a.m. EDT Oct. 3. The record features 12 tracks and runs for [Read More…]

Duke Reviews: “DON’T TAP THE GLASS” by Tyler, The Creator

July 29, 2025 Orion Baker

By Orion Baker/Multimedia Editor Assistant Duke Reviews: “DON’T TAP THE GLASS” by Tyler, The Creator Tyler, the Creator has been on a roll following the success of “CHROMAKOPIA”, While still being on his world tour, [Read More…]

Duke Reviews: “Isotope” by Wasia Project

July 15, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Assistant Video Editor Duke Reviews: “Isotope” EP by Wasia Project Hello! I’m Orion, and welcome back to Duke Reviews. Today’s submission was from the former Marketing Editor of Talon Student Media, Breanna Bolle. She [Read More…]

Tyler Music Scene Becoming More Diversified

March 15, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ANGELA FOSUHENE-APENTENG/Contributor On a cool Friday evening, Rick’s on the Square and ETX Brewing Company are buzzing with live music reflective of the energy and soul of Tyler’s growing music scene. InFocus is performing [Read More…]

Duke Reviews: “The New Sound” by Geordie Greep

February 13, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Columnist Hello, all, and welcome to Duke Reviews! This is a bi-weekly column, which will provide honest thoughts and feedback about music or movies. In these reviews, I will dissect what makes them [Read More…]