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.

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.