Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The award show’s cryptic methodology has led to widespread criticism in recent years.

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

It’s no ‘The Fault in Our Stars,’ that’s for sure.

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Hilarious, female-run and sex positive, Ellie Schnitt’s pod baby has it all.

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

The real is back, the ville is back.

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

The New York City roommates spill raunchy and relatable advice every Wednesday.

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Too busy to keep up with current events? Think again.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

Aside from a few scattered positives, the 13-track project feels like a throwaway.

Grace Larson, Ripon College

Who knew a singing, rapping, twerking flautist would be the key to inspiring body positivity?

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Her upcoming album is taking a dark, macabre turn.

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

It’s a modern album from a modern man.

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The author won’t mind, and neither will your REM cycle.

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

Turn on, tune in, stay in school.

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The Austin-born, LA-based duo chats new cities, career analogies and potion recipes.

Sabrina Bogdan, Messiah College

Lovato’s milestone underscores the importance of perseverance, not perfection.

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The 23-year-old mother of two has spun every opportunity into a break, and now she’s on the verge of mainstream success.

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Social media, love, vulnerability: the new release explores all the complexities of modern teendom.

Shannon Robinson, University of Colorado Denver

Just block them and they’re gone … kind of.

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Two actors, one spectacular opera.

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The hip-hop community is nonplussed, to say the least, with Grande’s latest sampling choices.

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

The group’s new album, ‘Father of the Bride,’ is set to release later this year.

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

It’s time to get excited about everyday objects.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Did someone say six-peat?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Sasha Sloan, Allie McDonald, Willow Smith and Billie Marten will all be household names soon.

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

These / right here / are his / receipts.

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Yes, much of our lives are driven by FOMO, but isn’t that better than materialism?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

So much for Mr. Brightside.

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Her Cinderella-esque story is the stuff of fairy tales, but her music is even better.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

How a soulful Austin pop band makes transcendence feel like dancing.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The ‘America’s Got Talent’ alumni are primed for the spotlight.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Kelly’s past seems to have finally caught up to him.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The timing isn’t the only thing off.

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcast explores celebrities’ teenage years and proves that adolescence was awkward for everyone.

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

The rapidly popularizing genre is plagued by the same sexism that permeates American music.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

On his new album, the 26-year-old finally leaves the gimmicks behind.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

The YouTube-famous duo have returned with another pop-culture-bashing album.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The album has head-banging potential, but the 22-year-old’s work still needs some polishing.

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

What a time to be a hip-hop fan.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The MC’s sophomore project, ‘NOIR,’ is brimming with promise.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

And it sounds marvelous.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

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

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

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

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

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

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

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

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

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

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Honestly, why hasn’t someone made this yet?

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

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

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

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

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

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

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

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

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Charlie Brown and his friends have nothing on Nate Dogg.

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.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

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

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

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

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

You love watching, so why not listen?

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

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

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

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

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

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

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

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

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Because nowadays, who needs more bulls***?

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

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

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

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

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

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

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Move over, Taylor Swift.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

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

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

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

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Don’t call me maybe.

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Emphasis on the ‘good’ part.

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

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

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.

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Never, ever slopped up.

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

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

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

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

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Thanks for listening.

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Some of the most popular video makers are switching platforms.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Hasn’t everyone had enough of this s—?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

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

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

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

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Confessions of a former concert addict.

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Is she pop sensation or fierce advocate? Both.

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

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

Mark Stenberg

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

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Please stop listening to ‘Astroworld.’

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

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

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.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

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

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.

Mark Stenberg

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