Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University, Author at Study Breaks

Calvin Harris in article about DJs with pseudonyms

Seeing Double? Or Do Your Favorite DJs Have a Pseudonym?

You might not know it, but famous DJs like Calvin Harris and Skrillex have been making new music under different names.…

October 9, 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

Socially Distanced Music Festivals Try Making the Most Out of COVID-19

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The pandemic isn't over, and music fans are getting antsy. Do these concerts scratch the itch, and are they COVID-safe?…

September 13, 2020

Diplo in an article about quarantine collaborations

Quarantine Collaborations Are Blowing Away Electronic Dance Music Fans

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.…

September 4, 2020

CTM Publishing and Insomniac Join Forces To Create a New EDM Titan

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Major players in the music industry have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Music That Never Sleeps is hoping to offset the damages.…

September 1, 2020

Despite Continuing Pandemic Worries, EDC 2021 Sold Out Within 24 Hours

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Insomniac had to cancel their 2020 electronic music festival due to COVID-19, but fans are already hyped for next year's show — tickets were gone within a day.…

August 20, 2020

Here’s a Recap of Lollapalooza’s Disappointing Livestream

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

From poor advertising to musical sets that were too short, the virtual festival left many fans confused and disappointed.…

August 8, 2020

How Dua Lipa’s Quarantine Album “Future Nostalgia” Was a Trendsetter

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The album was leaked just days before its planned release, but this PR disaster paved the way for other big-name artists to turn out early releases.…

August 3, 2020

Image of POC songwriter Rose Marie McCoy smiling behind a microphone

These POC Songwriters Never Got the Recognition They Deserved

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

You know who Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are, so now it's time to learn about the artists behind some of their greatest hits, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy.…

July 25, 2020

DJ performing in front of laser lights at an EDM show.

Shedding Light on Kai, One of the Voices Behind EDM

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

If you’re into electronic dance music, you know artists like Calvin Harris and Flume. But do you know the names of the vocalists featured in their songs?…

July 21, 2020

In an article about artists getting more exposure in the wake of Instagram Live shows, an image from ATLiens concert

3 New EDM Artists That Gained Traction During COVID-19

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

With virtual music festivals and concerts on the rise, these up-and-comers are starting to gain traction as fans tune in to their livestreams.…

July 13, 2020

Illustration of music production for beginners

Which Free Music Production Software Should You Start With?

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

So, you want to make music? The first steps don't have to be hard or pricey when you know where to start.…

July 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter protesters in front of a government building.

There Are New Laws Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The number of petitions that have been circulating among millions of Americans over the past few weeks has made a significant impact on the passage of new legislation.…

July 1, 2020

In an article about comic artists, an frame from the comic Strange Planet

3 Popular Comic Artists Tackling Life Issues While Making Us Laugh

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

During times like these, creatives have way too much time on their hands. One result: killer web comics with deadly serious undertones.…

June 22, 2020

In an article about COVID-19 and the music industry, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone with a keyboard and microphone

Adapting to COVID-19, the Music Industry Finds Success in Livestreams

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.…

June 14, 2020