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Will 2017 Be the Year of the Indie Music Revival?

A slew of powerhouse indie bands have record releases slated for the next few months.…

March 19, 2017

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Female Indie Artists Are Leading This Generation’s Musical Renaissance

There has been a recent wave of fantastic releases from rising and risen woman musicians, and fans of the genre have the pleasure of witnessing this changing of the guard.…

July 17, 2021

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Tiny Desk Preserves the Purity of Music

Katherine Hollis, New York University

With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.…

April 28, 2023

Is Indie Sleaze the Next Big Fashion Trend?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Could the indie sleaze aesthetic be the next Y2K? Fashion trend experts predict a comeback for the aesthetic, but what does that entail?…

September 18, 2022

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‘Icebergify’ Lets Pretentious Listeners Show Off Their Music Tastes

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

Average music fans, beware: This new data collection service will unleash your friends' competitive sides.…

August 20, 2022

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The Driver Era Will ‘Keep Moving Forward’ With Fresh New Music

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The sibling duo has just released a music video for the first single from their upcoming album.…

July 30, 2022

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TikTok’s ‘Bridgerton the Musical’ Takes the Stage

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

In anticipation of Barlow & Bear’s live performance of their musical inspired by the hit show, rewind in time to see how they went from TikTok to the Grammys.…

July 20, 2022

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The Rise of Sexism in Indie Podcasts

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Podcasts can be a fun, new way to express yourself online, but there are some who are taking it to the extreme.…

May 23, 2022

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On TikTok, Music Is Entering Its ‘Villain Era’

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

In this latest trend, people are embracing villainy and choosing to put themselves first. …

April 22, 2022

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Musicians Are Starting To Leak Their Own Music — On Their Own Terms

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Oftentimes, the hype around a highly anticipated album is ruined when it’s leaked to the public without the artist’s consent. But recently, stars like Ariana Grande and Maisie Peters are using the practice to give…

April 16, 2022

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Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Trailblazer Award’ Confirms Her Status as Indie Rock’s New Darling

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Just in case there was any doubt, the artist's newest accolade confirms that she's an artist that breaks convention.…

March 27, 2022

Emo Night Offers a Refreshing Throwback to Millennial Music

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As club promoters have come to realize just how nostalgic punk and pop-punk really is, nights themed around these genres have only become more and more popular.…

December 9, 2021

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Weakened Friends Emphasizes the Beauty of Indie

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The underground band creates meaningful connections with their fans while still producing quality music.…

October 1, 2021

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Why We Gatekeep Niche Music

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Someone new discovering old favorites doesn't always water them down.…

September 9, 2021

K-Indie Artists That Will Enrich and Bring Fresh Air to Your Playlists

Karen Lu, Yale University

The Korean indie music genre truly has something for all music enthusiasts, from R&B and hip-hop to rock and alternative.…

September 4, 2021

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The Earworm, Stimulation and the Reason Behind the Music in Our Heads

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Research behind this auditory phenomenon has revealed that it is more common than you may think — though we still don't fully understand why it occurs.…

August 1, 2021

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Sarah Kinsley Begins Her Reign as ‘The King’ of the Music Industry

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

This promising indie music star's latest EP tells a story about growth and demonstrates a positive turning point in the artist’s rising career.…

July 21, 2021

In an article about her debut album To Enjoy Is the Only Thing, indie musician Maple Glider is illustrated against two leaves and with a skull near her feet.

Maple Glider’s ‘To Enjoy Is the Only Thing’ Is 2021’s Standout Indie Release

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

In her debut album, this up-and-coming artist explores themes of heartbreak, love, religion and family through beautiful lyricism and stunning soundscapes.…

July 10, 2021

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7 Indie World Nintendo Games To Play This Summer

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

These games by independent developers are not only fun to play, but also reflect the passion and talent of individual creators.…

May 5, 2021

YUNGBLUD Exemplifies TikTok’s Dynamic Role in the Music Industry

Kieran Benson, Luther College

Chloe Noone's feature on the remix of the song 'parents' showcases how crucial TikTok is for the careers of aspiring artists.…

May 3, 2021

A rainbow illustration of a girl listening to music for an article about how social media allows for the sharing of songs and artists. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Social Media Allows Users To Make Their Music Taste a Personality Trait

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Apps such as bopdrop and features like Spotify Wrapped support the idea that a person’s favorite songs can hint at their character. Is this a bad thing, or is there some validity to it?…

April 3, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers and Her Musical Journey To the Grammys

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The American singer-songwriter's honest and intimate music is exactly what indie-folk rock needs, even if the Grammys failed to recognize this.…

March 27, 2021

An imaginative illustration of what Ella Jane portrays in her latest single, bored&blind

‘Bored&Blind’ Signals That Ella Jane Is the Future of Indie Pop

Kieran Benson, Luther College

Ella Jane's latest single is a reflection of her talent and cements her as an artist to watch out for in 2021.…

March 24, 2021

2021 Will Be Defined by Empowering Women in Music

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

With plenty of highly anticipated releases and online concerts slated for this year, here are the female artists to keep an ear out for.…

February 7, 2021

‘The Prom’ Mixes Music and LGBTQ+ Issues in a High School Setting

Aimi Wen, Duke University

Based on a Broadway musical, the film promotes an important message of acceptance. However, it still has a few controversies.…

December 31, 2020

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6 International Artists To Take Your Music Tastes Global in the New Year

Katherine Bry, Washington University

To expand your horizons, try thinking of an area of the world you haven’t explored and dive into its sounds.…

December 18, 2020

Hyukoh Might Be Redefining How Global Audiences See Korean Music

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

While K-pop remains Korea's most popular musical export, this indie rock band is forging the way for a few other styles of music to emerge from the country.…

October 8, 2020

Girl in Red, the Norwegian Queer Indie Icon, Is Gaining Traction in 2020

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The Scandanavian bedroom pop artist blew away fans with her 2018 release 'i wanna be your girlfriend.' Now popping up all over TikTok, she's poised to dominate.…

October 7, 2020

In an article about how music videos now include dance and anime, an illustration of a man in a yellow shirt lying on the ground beside a frog

Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Music has become a multisensory experience. Check out a brief history of how music incorporated the two art forms to reimagine visuals and audio united.…

September 2, 2020

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Meet Peach Pit, Your Lovably Self-Deprecating Indie Fixation

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The up-and-coming surf rock pop band uses mundane, everyday scenarios to express deep longing in their most recent album, 'You and Your Friends.'…

August 24, 2020

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