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, Trinity College

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?

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

The cryptic clues they gave fans, though, were far from easy to decipher.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

The year is only halfway over, but these rap songs have already gone the extra mile.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

His lack of internet presence feels a bit like a wasted opportunity.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

Yoga in the morning and EDM all night.

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The Oakland-area musician is singing and yelling and shouting ideas everyone needs to hear.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Although it took several high-profile deaths, mental health has finally becoming a national talking point.

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

She’s a successful artist who cares about women’s issues, okurrrr?

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Infowars might be a joke, but the audience it’s building isn’t funny at all.

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

In recent years, the former flower-toting lead singer of the the Smiths has become increasingly racist and Islamophobic.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

A new radio documentary dives into the mystery surrounding one of the world’s most secretive musicians.

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Five albums later, Drake still manages to bring the feels.

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

He’s come a long way since ‘Hold Back the River.’

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The project, which releases this Friday, aims to ‘strip genitalia away from the norms of music.’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

And what a year it has been.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

So far, they’ve managed to outsmart thousands of fans determined to decode the clues.

Abby Hall, Hollins University

If she can’t make it big, K-pop might be in trouble.

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

We should all be more like Annie.

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Self-love, body positivity and female empowerment galore.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Here are four other twosomes that need to put out music together, asap.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

Turn on, tune in and make music.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

It takes the average college student more than a week to finish a homework assignment, let alone an entire album.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Feel old yet?

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

It’s one big chilled out synth-fest … where every song sounds the same.

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Lead singer Brendon Urie’s struggles with substance abuse and mental health are front and center in the new album.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

When he grows up, even Adonis will be disappointed with his dad’s first double album.

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Melissa Schuman and another woman’s accusations against Nick Carter prove that even pop icons are no longer untouchable.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The young, iridescent producer continues to fuse electronic music with dense hyperactivity.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

When the praises go up, the blessings come down.

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Prom? Breakup? Anniversary? There’s a song for that.

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Four albums later, Florence Welch is finally letting audiences into her world.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Jeffrey is dead. Long live SEX.

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Her songwriting is all about that basic lack of commonsense.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

The four major categories will now have eight nominations instead of the usual five.

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The album’s impressive streaming record might actually be its least surprising quality.

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

The release lives up to its name, offering listeners a side of the South Korean singer they’ve never seen before.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

In the new documentary, Gaga throws off her poker face.

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Though his hijinks, music and literature might be controversial, they all aim to empower the queer community.

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

According to the Church of Latter Day Saints, homosexuality is still explicitly sinful. Reynolds wants to fix that.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

She knows she’s famous enough to release a No. 1 album with zero publicity.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Seriously, insanity.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

The music world is on edge.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Like manna in the dessert, ‘Raindrops’ has come to sustain desperate Grande fans.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The eight-track ‘K.T.S.E.’ sees Taylor in gloss, with priceless production behind her and a voice like Noname.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Instead of asking “who,” the podcast asks “why?”

Rebecca Crosby, Trinity College

The song sounds awfully similar to ‘American Pharaoh’ by Jase Harley, though Glover’s manager has denied any connection.

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Cardi said they kept the ceremony quiet to avoid an … invasion of privacy.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

Waves don’t die.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

His newest album, ‘Heaven and Earth,’ has glimpses of the once-in-a-generation talent that has the jazz world in awe.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Either that or you’re impressively fiscally responsible.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Philadelphia rapper’s eccentric debut album, ‘Whack World,’ is a fresh and amusing trip into the mind of its subversive creator.

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

After a four-year hiatus, Minaj hopes to reclaim her title as Queen of rap.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The actress and singer recently revealed that she had broken her six years of sobriety.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Here’s what the stars of the movie are up to now.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

And thank god it’s not with ‘Friday.’

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

The album offers a retrospective take on the artist’s career and life, but often relies on tired pop tropes.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

You only get one chance to prove that you deserve the aux cord.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The electronic savant recently released his sophomore album, ‘Compro,’ and is pushing the genre into uncharted, boundary-less territory.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

The film, which stars a female lead, also recently signed Pinar Toprak to compose the score.

Rebecca Crosby, Trinity College

Fittingly, the couple’s work of art belongs in a museum.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

The big question is: Will we be getting their ‘Humanz’ sound, or a return to their more classic style?

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Smith weaves metaphor and political discourse into a beautifully produced coming-of-age album.

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

They’re back and badder than ever.