Christopher Duggan, Boise State University
With ‘Phantom Palace,’ Kevin Johnson introduces his own brand of ‘time travel pop.’
With ‘Phantom Palace,’ Kevin Johnson introduces his own brand of ‘time travel pop.’
Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University
The hilariously foul-mouthed Australian puppet comedian has a big introspective side.
The hilariously foul-mouthed Australian puppet comedian has a big introspective side.
Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver
One of the U.K.’s fastest-rising producers is expanding his signature style.
One of the U.K.’s fastest-rising producers is expanding his signature style.
Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design
Dr. Luke: doctor of music but ruiner of morals and reputations
Dr. Luke: doctor of music but ruiner of morals and reputations
Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University
After much anticipation, is ‘The Big Day’ everything it’s been made out to be?
After much anticipation, is ‘The Big Day’ everything it’s been made out to be?
Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Even though he’s gone, the New Orleans funkmaster lives on through memories and samples alike.
Even though he’s gone, the New Orleans funkmaster lives on through memories and samples alike.
Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College
The chilling climate change warning is a stunning blend of activism and art.
The chilling climate change warning is a stunning blend of activism and art.
Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University
This Dream Theater album’s lyrical insight into mental illness is still relevant today.
This Dream Theater album’s lyrical insight into mental illness is still relevant today.
Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College
Only Postmodern Jukebox could see Eminem in gypsy jazz.
Only Postmodern Jukebox could see Eminem in gypsy jazz.
Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College
If you find yourself in a music rut, don’t despair.
If you find yourself in a music rut, don’t despair.
Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University
Dive deep into the true crime genre this summer.
Dive deep into the true crime genre this summer.
Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin
The musician’s latest release reframes our issues as an opportunity for self-improvement, rather than an excuse for self-pity.
The musician’s latest release reframes our issues as an opportunity for self-improvement, rather than an excuse for self-pity.
Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago
The powerhouse musician ups the ante by doing two simultaneous tours, Enigma and Jazz & Piano.
The powerhouse musician ups the ante by doing two simultaneous tours, Enigma and Jazz & Piano.
Christopher Duggan, Boise State University
The Chicago MC’s debut album is a 22 track love letter to God, marriage and his wife that’s heavy on enthusiasm and light on most everything else.
The Chicago MC’s debut album is a 22 track love letter to God, marriage and his wife that’s heavy on enthusiasm and light on most everything else.
Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University
Rap and hip-hop is once again turning to Africa for inspiration.
Rap and hip-hop is once again turning to Africa for inspiration.
Rocco Romano, University of Iowa
Classical music isn’t dead, it’s just evolved into something greater.
Classical music isn’t dead, it’s just evolved into something greater.
Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University
Giddy up boys, Spacey Kacey is the new sheriff in town.
Giddy up boys, Spacey Kacey is the new sheriff in town.
Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University
This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.
This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.
Madison Feser, Seton Hall University
It’s not all about trucks, beers and hometown girls.
It’s not all about trucks, beers and hometown girls.
Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University
Smith’s second album is a considerably rare yet beautiful approach to rap music.
Smith’s second album is a considerably rare yet beautiful approach to rap music.
Ashley Peterson, Geneva College
The latest album by the Christian rapper dives deep into themes of pain, depression and introspection.
The latest album by the Christian rapper dives deep into themes of pain, depression and introspection.
Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College
Each song has something to offer listeners — whether it be positive or negative.
Each song has something to offer listeners — whether it be positive or negative.
Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver
Take a listen to the Austrian musician’s newest track, ‘Snake Charmer,’ and three other songs that put a new twist on swing.
Take a listen to the Austrian musician’s newest track, ‘Snake Charmer,’ and three other songs that put a new twist on swing.
As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.
As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.
Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design
The Japanese genre evokes the sounds of neon city life, and it’s starting to make a splash in the West.
The Japanese genre evokes the sounds of neon city life, and it’s starting to make a splash in the West.
Hannah Jumer, Converse College
Smart home speakers are becoming incredibly popular but have been inaccessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community — until now.
Smart home speakers are becoming incredibly popular but have been inaccessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community — until now.
Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago
This mixtape is inherently political and emotionally charged.
This mixtape is inherently political and emotionally charged.
Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago
Five years on, it’s time to take a look at one of jazz music’s unlikelier duos.
Five years on, it’s time to take a look at one of jazz music’s unlikelier duos.
Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago
Dreamville finds strength and inspiration in numbers.
Dreamville finds strength and inspiration in numbers.
They’re leaving their Disney personas far behind.
Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
These artists are shedding light on a subject that is often left in the dark.
These artists are shedding light on a subject that is often left in the dark.
Ingrid Michaelson’s new album sets the ever-popular ‘Stranger Things’ to music.
Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College
Thom Yorke and Paul Thomas Anderson collaborate to create a surreal music video.
Thom Yorke and Paul Thomas Anderson collaborate to create a surreal music video.
Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Here are the details about the rapper’s detainment in Sweden.
Here are the details about the rapper’s detainment in Sweden.
Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin
Hot girl summer isn’t over yet. Keep the energy going with these jams.
Hot girl summer isn’t over yet. Keep the energy going with these jams.
Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University
With their raw talent and catchy ballads, how could they be ignored?
With their raw talent and catchy ballads, how could they be ignored?
Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University
It’s time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.
It’s time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.
The DNA test wasn’t kidding when it said she was 100% ‘that b—h.’
Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University
The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.
The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.
The Jonas Brothers aren’t the only brothers taking the music scene by storm.
Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University
Long pushed out of the spotlight in favor of performers, songwriters are finally getting to be the center of attention.
Long pushed out of the spotlight in favor of performers, songwriters are finally getting to be the center of attention.
Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago
Step aside, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Step aside, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Madalyn Watson, Baylor University
Lay back, relax and let these podcasters do all the research while you tan poolside this summer.
Lay back, relax and let these podcasters do all the research while you tan poolside this summer.
Kristin Auld, St John’s University
How the body-embracing tunes we love today came to be.
How the body-embracing tunes we love today came to be.
Madison Feser, Seton Hall University
The folk-rock band explores the generational impact of addiction.
The folk-rock band explores the generational impact of addiction.
Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin
The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.
The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib deliver some old school hip-hop nostalgia.
Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago
This album honors black pride and celebrates diversity.
This album honors black pride and celebrates diversity.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Broadway is getting better, but The Great White Way still has ways to go before becoming truly accessible.
Broadway is getting better, but The Great White Way still has ways to go before becoming truly accessible.
Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College
Mark Ronson’s latest work is a fun sort of sad.
Mark Ronson’s latest work is a fun sort of sad.
Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin
Meet Blood Cultures, the elusive electro-pop band that aims to play with your nostalgia.
Meet Blood Cultures, the elusive electro-pop band that aims to play with your nostalgia.
Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University
This isn’t a shout out to my ex, but it is a shout out to all the people who haven’t heard Little Mix’s bops.
This isn’t a shout out to my ex, but it is a shout out to all the people who haven’t heard Little Mix’s bops.
Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago
Mac Miller’s self-awareness and inner trauma remain, but his spirit transcends.
Mac Miller’s self-awareness and inner trauma remain, but his spirit transcends.
Hannah Jumer, Converse College
A recently released album, a coinciding tour and the promise for brand-new music in 2020 – emo kids’ favorite goth rock band is coming back.
A recently released album, a coinciding tour and the promise for brand-new music in 2020 – emo kids’ favorite goth rock band is coming back.
I’ve been coming out of my cage for the past decade and a half, and I’m not doing just fine!
Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver
The funk group Lettuce continues to innovate and expand their sound on this amazing new album.
The funk group Lettuce continues to innovate and expand their sound on this amazing new album.
Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University
The duo’s music combines their Appalachian influences with poignant lyrics about nostalgia and loss.
The duo’s music combines their Appalachian influences with poignant lyrics about nostalgia and loss.
Marie Christensen, George Fox University
Being open on both YouTube and in her music has paved the way for the musician’s success.
Being open on both YouTube and in her music has paved the way for the musician’s success.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
This uniquely Canadian podcast and radio show uses the debate format for laughs, and oftentimes, adds some insight into political discourse.
This uniquely Canadian podcast and radio show uses the debate format for laughs, and oftentimes, adds some insight into political discourse.
Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College
It’s not exactly the classic teen angst sound, but it spoke to us.
It’s not exactly the classic teen angst sound, but it spoke to us.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?
When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?
Ashley Peterson, Geneva College
K-pop’s biggest stars sit down with each other to remind everyone that they’re still normal people.
K-pop’s biggest stars sit down with each other to remind everyone that they’re still normal people.
Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College
Consider these a soundtrack for your summer days.
Consider these a soundtrack for your summer days.
Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio
The centuries-old music style is getting an infusion of young musical prodigies.
The centuries-old music style is getting an infusion of young musical prodigies.
Madison Feser, Seton Hall University
Springsteen steps aside and lets the music take control in his new album.
Springsteen steps aside and lets the music take control in his new album.
Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin
These rising stars are bringing electronic music to the surface of Texas’ country-centric musical landscape.
These rising stars are bringing electronic music to the surface of Texas’ country-centric musical landscape.
Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio
Pretending to scratch your dad’s old records on the turntable is still fun though.
Pretending to scratch your dad’s old records on the turntable is still fun though.
Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The pop sensation-turned-activist embraces the queer community with her new single in support of Pride Month.
The pop sensation-turned-activist embraces the queer community with her new single in support of Pride Month.
These seven tips will ensure that you’re enjoying the experience instead of passed out in the medical tent.
Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.
Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.
Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design
Straight out of the forests of Norway, Aurora puts a violent twist on environmentalism and what it means to be a woman on her latest release.
Straight out of the forests of Norway, Aurora puts a violent twist on environmentalism and what it means to be a woman on her latest release.
Christopher Duggan, Boise State University
Time to meet Chuck Person, Blank Banshee, Saint Pepsi and George Clanton.
Time to meet Chuck Person, Blank Banshee, Saint Pepsi and George Clanton.
Madison Feser, Seton Hall University
Jam out or binge-watch? With these soundtracks, you can do both.
Jam out or binge-watch? With these soundtracks, you can do both.
Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison
‘Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass’ promises a chapbook composed of her signature lyricism. Is that a good thing?
‘Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass’ promises a chapbook composed of her signature lyricism. Is that a good thing?
Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design
Born from Stan Twitter and the ashes of early Britney rises Slayyyter, in all her glittery glory.
Born from Stan Twitter and the ashes of early Britney rises Slayyyter, in all her glittery glory.
Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College
‘Happiness Begins’ suffers from high expectations and an apathetic output.
‘Happiness Begins’ suffers from high expectations and an apathetic output.
Ashley Peterson, Geneva College
The song is a perfect introduction to the band’s mobile game and its focus on following your dreams.
The song is a perfect introduction to the band’s mobile game and its focus on following your dreams.
Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Jonas Brothers are back with a new outlook on life and a new album that is sure to define the summer of 2019.
The Jonas Brothers are back with a new outlook on life and a new album that is sure to define the summer of 2019.
Marie Christensen, George Fox University
The album that caters to, literally, every personality type.
The album that caters to, literally, every personality type.
Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago
‘Lucid’ is a safe space for inclusivity, representation and inner strength.
‘Lucid’ is a safe space for inclusivity, representation and inner strength.
Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University
A Great Big World is not afraid to break barriers and challenge people to change.
A Great Big World is not afraid to break barriers and challenge people to change.
Madalyn Watson, Baylor University
The musical ‘Rocketman’ is like no other biopic, mixing in a little magic to tell the story of Elton John’s rise to stardom.
The musical ‘Rocketman’ is like no other biopic, mixing in a little magic to tell the story of Elton John’s rise to stardom.
Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College
As the band’s members have grown, their sound has changed. Some fans aren’t happy about that.
As the band’s members have grown, their sound has changed. Some fans aren’t happy about that.
Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University
This music student knows passion when he sees it.
This music student knows passion when he sees it.
Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Did your favorite make the cut?
Did your favorite make the cut?