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.

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

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

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

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

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.

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

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

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

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

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Headbanging doesn’t have to be only for guys.

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

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

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

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

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

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

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

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

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.

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

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

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

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

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Ah, young love.

Christian Cannon, Rice University

For anyone struggling to decide their passion and their education, it doesn’t get easier.

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Forget ASMR: These visually artistic and musical masterpieces will help you unwind and understand music in a deeper way.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Get ready for some chairs to turn.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The story of a small city in Newfoundland in the wake of Sept. 11, ‘Come Away from Me’ reexamines the event from a perspective you would never believe is non-fiction.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It’s the singer’s first single in three years.

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

The ‘friends first, music-makers second’ twosome are EDM pioneers worth listening to.

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Don’t even try to resist.

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

From the raunchy ‘Fuh You’ to the heavy ‘I Don’t Know,’ nothing is off-limits on Paul McCartney’s latest album.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

With her biting lyricism and hushed delivery, the former slam poet has quietly climbed the hip-hop ranks.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Shady’s back … but please don’t tell a friend.

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

If, of course, his new EP ‘Nina Cried Power’ isn’t enough for you.

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The eight person indie pop group represents what the web has done for music.

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

It’s time to even the score.

Mark Stenberg

Get your tickets now or forever hold your FOMO.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Do as a saint do, turn painful to graceful.

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Just what you need to revive that carefree energy one last time.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Finally.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The self-proclaimed ‘mudboy’ insists he ain’t no joke.

Dana Shugrue, John Carroll University

Following the release of the ‘No Brainer’ music video, Beliebers around the world have gone into mourning.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

If it’s hard to unpack why West backs the president, it’s because it makes no sense.

Christian Cannon, Rice University

The R&B singer’s striking appearance and iconoclastic lyrics have her primed for a breakthrough.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

… And then shamed for wearing a short dress.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

So much for not releasing any new music in 2018, Jeffery.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

For the Austin musician, it’s about so much more than the fame.

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

On ‘Slide,’ Clanton’s idiosyncratic sound combines prog pop and internet goth in an unlikely matrimony.

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

The song refers to ‘type six’ on an enneagram, which is just one of five sections on his album, ‘Atlas: Year Two.’

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Drake might not be sure if Kiki still loves him, but he can be sure that Spotify listeners definitely do.

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Despite a few bright spots, ‘Queen’ falls short.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

More like Animal Protective.

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Political resistance has never sounded so good.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

After some experimentation, Clanton’s return to vaporwave is a psychedelic journey down the rabbit hole.

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

The singer-songwriter’s latest project is an up-tempo collection  of emo bangers.

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

The cover has truly blessed the rains down in Africa.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Her information’s just not going in.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The singer’s symbolic $1 win at her sexual assault trial is now 1 year old.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

He’s a huge fan of the word ‘drip,’ for one thing.

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

He’s assured fans he’s in the studio, but there’s only so long people can wait.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

The fest’s first year overcame rainy weather to put together an intensely vivid experience for fans.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

And people are angry and confused. Or maybe they’re just ‘Celoso.’

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

On ‘Sweetener,’ the songstress gets personal about how the Manchester bombing changed her life.

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

From his relationship with Kylie Jenner to his musing on existence, Scott lays it all out on the 17-track album.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Season 1 is all about bison, and it couldn’t be more captivating.

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

This one’s for the musicians who make you think something’s wrong with your headphones.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

In a world of Weinsteins, light-hearted sex humor can be incredibly cathartic.

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Hip hop has changed a LOT in the last five years, and these artists are largely to thank.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

You know it’s gonna be good when Donald Glover is in on it too.

Carly Ristaino, Union College

The indie musician’s new single explores the superficiality of Tinder.

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The popular podcast emphasizes learning rather than knowing, a refreshing change from most modern media.

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The new album is ablaze with burns for her rap cohorts, but a heaping portion of the disses are aimed at her rap goddess rival, Cardi B.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

It’s not his best work, but there are still bangers to be found.

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

Like so many other memorable combinations, the hybrid genre doesn’t have to make sense to work.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The latest album from Travis Scott plays out like a boring drug trip at an amusement park.

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Originality is overrated.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

And, if my conspiracy theory proves true, they might all actually just be one person.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Because you know you want the Insta pics.

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

If Step No. 1 is calling attention to yourself, Russ has done that in spades. It’s his music that might not be up to snuff.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

It’s been a good year for the Flower Boy.

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Just listening will get your heart racing.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

My anaconda don’t want 6ix9ine.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Rumor has it the project might even feature a Stevie Wonder collab.

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

In recent weeks, the live streams have really just gotten completely out of control.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

When Chapel sang, ‘I’d rather be broke than brain-dead,’ I felt that.

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

With ‘Boy in Jeans,’ the former teen star makes his return to music as an out man, confident lyricist and rising star.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Don’t listen to any of these alone.

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

In the group’s newest release, K-pop meets Latin flair meets fiery vocals.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

10/10 would recommend taking a listen.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Here’s to hoping that other mothers get that option too.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Because everyone has a good bad brain, really.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Lesbian Jesus has risen.

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

There might be more effort behind good sci-fi than any other genre.

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

Fewer beefs, more heartwarming friendships please.

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Not one of which is ‘Donald Trump Jam’ by USA Freedom Kids.

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Jaden Smith might actually be on to something.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

If ‘Despacito’ taught us anything, it’s that we’ve been sleeping on Latin music.

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

‘Keke, do you love me’ and my dance moves?

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

The Fontana, California, event has become one of the country’s most hyped festivals.

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The singer, actress, sobriety spokeswoman and mental health advocate was taken to the hospital from her Hollywood home.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Jon Favreau’s new podcast is an engaging show on the boring topic of party politics.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

In response to worsening climate change, the psychedelic pop quartet is listening in.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Why isn’t everybody obsessed with their music?

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

I been gettin’ lotta fettucine!

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Despite its nascence, the controversial sub-genre has become known for its despicable figureheads.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The UK duo’s newest album, ‘I’m All Ears,’ is one of 2018’s best.

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Who said video games and exercise don’t mix?