By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

It’s about time the man who embodies jazz makes his own mark on the genre.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

You’ll find that the lovely singer only gets sweet[en]er.

By Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Hardcore female characters, an amazingly well-built fantasy world and a beautiful writing style — need I say more?

By Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Gun violence, racism, mass consumption and more have the country headed toward catastrophe, according to Rocky.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Beauty pageants have always been, and will always be, backdrops for soaring human drama.

By Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

Though the album is overflowing with sadness, its encouragement is just as evident.

By Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

Her music is amazing, but it’s her life story that will leave your jaw hanging.

By Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The best books of the year, as voted by you. Did your favorites make the cut?

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Must love reading about dogs.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

‘Why ain’t nobody tell me I was bleedin?’ he asks on ‘Shattered Dreams.’

By Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Honestly, why hasn’t someone made this yet?

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’ does what few much-ballyhooed albums do: it lives up to the hype.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

Overshadowed and under-played, each of these projects deserves way more attention than they received.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

She’s gone from locals to Lollapalooza in less than a year.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

For a ‘love yourself as you are’ video, why wear makeup and shoot in monochrome?

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Charlie Brown and his friends have nothing on Nate Dogg.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Who said a dead writer can’t publish new books?

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

From pop purgatory to sold-out stadiums, the English superstar has created a musical niche that has fans obsessed.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Her latest novel, ‘Time Bomb,’ is the latest in a string of works that will have your heart beating out of your chest.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

No matter how packed your schedule is, each of these books can find a place in it.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

‘A Love Letter to You 3’ flounders in the shadow of its predecessors.

By Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

The musical will bring a lot more to the island than dance numbers.

By Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

She was the most powerful woman in the world for eight years, and she did a lot to earn it.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

You love watching, so why not listen?

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, both 22, break down relationships, finances, Netflix and much more.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

YouTube Music might be the dark horse of streaming services, but it’s only getting better.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Every time Earl drops new music the world becomes a better place.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The series chronicles the downfall of professional athlete Aaron Hernandez, but raises questions about much more than football.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Her poetry exposes the way the U.S. military warps language to conceal the atrocities it commits.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Because nowadays, who needs more bulls***?

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

‘The Great Depression’ cycles through the stages of grief, exploring the spectrum of mental health on the way.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Grande’s savvy branding has elevated her from musician to pop culture icon.

By Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Counterintuitive, no?

By Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

The superstar has transformed from a sweet, talented actress into a goddess.

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Sensitivity > machismo.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Helping our earth, one photo at a time.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Move over, Taylor Swift.

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The book of poetry is a masterclass in how to evoke emotion by zeroing-in on the quotidian.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The trio of veterans are pushing sonic boundaries on the multifaceted collab.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Mohsin Hamid’s debut novel explores a unique side of one of America’s darkest times.

By Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

After four years of waiting, fans now have four new songs.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Literally.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Sure, Kanye’s politics are a mess. But his products aren’t.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Don’t call me maybe.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Emphasis on the ‘good’ part.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

If the teasers are any indication, making sense is not their top priority.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

To spread awareness about species extinction, the group once released a vinyl designed to break after a number of plays.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

If you’re looking for a serious self-love trip, this is the book for you.

By Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In light of Ibi Zoboi’s new novel, here are the four best retellings — with a twist! — of ‘Pride and Prejudice.’

By Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Can turning classic literature into Instagram Stories actually get more young people to read them?

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Mayer is teasing fans on Instagram as he prepares to drop a new project.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Never, ever slopped up.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

You know what they say about all good things …

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The rapper’s untimely death has only given his music a renewed sense of poignancy.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The past you, present you and future you will love Kaye’s imaginative poetry.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

Tucker’s gender confirmation has shifted the duo’s sound, giving the twosome entirely new vocal options.

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Thanks for listening.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Some of the most popular video makers are switching platforms.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Hasn’t everyone had enough of this s—?

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

They can’t reject everything, right?

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Camila Cabello has already made it to superstardom. Now, it’s Normani’s turn.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

There’s more to the flyover states than just corn.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Happy Halloween, stay sexy and don’t get murdered.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

These canonical texts are the basis of nearly every film curriculum.

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Confessions of a former concert addict.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Is she pop sensation or fierce advocate? Both.

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

To the disgust of fans, the singer’s father is pushing the tour ahead.

By Mark Stenberg

You wouldn’t gamble with brujería at this time of the year, would you?

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Please stop listening to ‘Astroworld.’

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

In celebration of her album releasing on Nov. 2, we look back on Streisand’s life and stellar performance career.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Now you can learn the things you need to know that you didn’t know you needed to know.

By Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The sharp EP proved that the overcooked ‘Slime Language’ was just a misstep.

By Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Host Ethan Klein may be a bit rough around the edges, but you’re not going to find the same pop culture scoops anywhere else.

By Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The new album simultaneously sticks to the band’s roots and grows out of them.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Small enough to fit in your pocket, big enough to change you.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The brothers, and their extended family, have created an empire built on good-natured humor.

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Her queer identity has no affect on her ability to have children, to the surprise, apparently, of many.

By Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Festival season is upon us.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Look what you made me do. (Spoiler: it’s voting.)

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The Chicago-based musician is everything good about timeless hip hop.

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Before you buy a 99-cent song on iTunes, make sure you know who’s pocketing the money.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Time to get your teenage angst on.

By Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Headbanging doesn’t have to be only for guys.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The genre-repellant musician gets frank about his mental health and love life over deeply rolling bass riffs.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

The work is an articulate call for representation that accurately reflects how critical women have been to the industry.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Sivan’s small but impactful goal is a perfect example of smart activism.

By Mark Stenberg

The first weekend of Austin City Limits was nearly flawless across the board, from music to logistics to a Longhorns win.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Lil Wayne’s newest release is a journey through his ridiculously vast and remarkably witty discography.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Her newest novel, ‘Vengeful,’ adds more dynamic characters to her already impressive list.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Being kicked out of his house might have been the best thing that ever happened to Frank Lopes.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The two are currently on tour promoting Hank’s first novel, ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing,’ and their lovable dynamic is on full display.

By Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

The album nearly five years in the making, and reportedly Wayne’s last, has arrived.

By Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

The Russian visual artist’s breathtaking illustrations will leave your jaw hanging and mouth watering.

By Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

After years of jamming together, the fun-loving Austin band is ready for their festival debut.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Will your favorite novel be the same as America’s?

By Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The novel follows 16-year-old Viv as she anonymously publishes activist zines to combat her peers’ misogyny.

By Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Ah, young love.