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Here's the image depicting a vibrant college campus scene, capturing the essence of digital communication among students, including subtle references to social media apps like Yik Yak.

The Revival of Yik Yak: Unraveling Its Impact on College Campuses

Adam Steele

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, few platforms have experienced a rebirth quite like Yik Yak.…

July 31, 2024

Dear Sabrina, ‘Please Please Please’ Give Us More More More!

Roberto Soto

It's giving Dolly, Kacey, summer, sunblock, lovelorn 70s. The second single from Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming 'Short and Sweet is nothing short of sweet.…

June 7, 2024

7 Tinashe Songs Better than ‘Nasty’

Roberto Soto

The pop star's catalog features much more brilliant sexiness and funk.…

May 28, 2024

The Gay Writing Doesn’t Stop: Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin?”

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Swift’s records resonate with the LGBT community, but why? …

May 20, 2024

A hand turns a radio dial, their fingers painted with red nail polish. The knob is attached to a green case, a red needle switching between frequencies as it presumably turns. The needle glides over a yellow bar marked with black symbols, words and numbers, both housed within a black rectangle, the word "music" imprinted in gold on to their left.

Reviving Radio Through Daily Drive

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Undiscovered by many, the Daily Drive on Spotify incorporates both users’ favorite songs and recent news to recreate radio on Spotify.…

May 14, 2024

A golden French horn shines against a glossy purple background, flickering in misty streams like the northern lights. A forceful, shining beam of energy erupts from the horn's head, contrasting against the muted tones of the background with its glittering hues. The word "JAZZ" floats out from the horn, into the float, rendered in a phosphorus, cloud-like texture.

Jazz And All It Can Do

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

A crash course in the all-American art form, its various forms and variations and its compelling presence in recent films.…

May 8, 2024

Album Review: Victoria Bigelow bares her soul on ‘Songs For No One, Vol. 2’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The singer-songwriter’s latest EP captures the sweeping sounds of the West while grappling with hard truths…

May 8, 2024

Brain listening to music on headphones in studying environment.

Background Bops: Why We Need Music to Focus

Mark StenbergandNatalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Have you ever noticed that you tend to clean faster or more efficiently when you have music on? Some people love 80s rock, others love lo-fi. What is it about music that constantly draws people…

April 20, 2024

An animated brain with a podcaster in front of an "On Air" sign.

5 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

These are the best podcasts to listen to if you want to learn but can’t find the time!…

April 18, 2024

Against a purple background, a pile of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" are stacked next to a copy of Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" served on a platter. Ms. Rodrigo's face has blown out, leaving splatters of purple and red across the white porcelain dish and the background. Within the tattered hole, the title is engraved on the purple back cover.

Instant Download or Delayed Gratification: The Dilemma of the Deluxe Album

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

In our current era of on-demand downloads, it really must be asked: Is it more fulfilling to have every piece of content at once or to wait?…

April 11, 2024

The Last Dinner Party Explores Haunting Melodies and Depths with Prelude to Ecstasy

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

The Last Dinner Party's debut 'Prelude to Ecstasy' stands on its own amongst a sea of poppy rock.…

April 2, 2024

Fun Facts About the Ukulele

Daniel Reed

The ukulele, often regarded as a miniature guitar with a distinct sound and personality, has woven its cheerful melodies into the fabric of music across the globe. …

March 27, 2024

Is Laufey the Next Jazz Goddess?

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Laufey’s emotive songwriting confirms that genre is not the defining quality of her work.…

March 21, 2024

A woman with brown hair and a blue sweater is sitting in front of a background of paper covered in writing, intimately strumming a guitar. Her eyes are closed and her lips set in a stoic position, implying she is in deep contemplative as she parcels out each individual note. Her name -- Lana Del Rey -- is written on a torn piece of paper, taped to the background in the upper-right corner.

Lana Del Rey: The Evocative Melodies Behind Performative Stardom

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

When examining Lana Del Rey's music and history, one finds a fascinating conversation between the artist and the veil of celebrity.…

March 21, 2024

Four different Snoop Dogg's stand against a dark background with twinkling stars cast in pallid turquoise, presumably at different points in time (or not, who are we to judge?). They show all of the different sides of Snoop Dogg -- rapper, shoe model, celebrity chef and just plain ol' celebrity. His multitudes are put on full display as rapper Snoop flaunts some rhymes for an audience that cannot be seen. A cartoon snail sits atop the Snoop at the far-left.

Snoop Dogg’s Side Quests

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why does Snoop Dogg’s ever-diversifying career always keep us on our toes, never certain of where he'll go next?…

March 19, 2024

Spanish Rock Band Airú Sparkles On Their First U.S. Tour

Roberto Soto

The Spanish rock band, Airú, transcends with a hopeful energy and quiet optimism on their first U.S. Tour. …

March 18, 2024

Illustration of actors on a theatre stage getting ready to bow.

6 Fantastic Musicals to Fit the Vibe

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Are you a theatre kid in search of a new favorite musical? From old classics, to some newer favorites, to small musicals, here’s a few, just for you.…

March 14, 2024

Five Best Songs from Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’

Roberto Soto

Ariana encapsulates the peaks and potholes that come from love and heartbreak in her 2024 album "eternal sunshine."…

March 11, 2024

Beyoncé Is Redirecting Country Music to Its Black Roots

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

With “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Beyoncé ushers in a new era of understanding Black peoples’ influence on Country MusicKP: Country Music …

March 4, 2024

KPop Group Seventeen is Making Contemporary Dance An Accessible Artform

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

Contemporary KPop choreographies are helping open more people up to the genre…

February 28, 2024

Collage of Mitski performing for a crowd.

Mitski and the Spirit of Intimate, Strange Performances

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Mitski’s 2024 “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” North American tour has social media users speaking about concert etiquette and performative art.…

February 26, 2024