Sounds - Page 29

‘The American Reject’ Unifies Us by Rejecting Us

Alicia Owens, Georgia State University

Hip-hop artist Taylor Bennett talks about alienation on this EP. …

August 27, 2019

Make Room for Tommy Genesis, the Next Iconic Female Rapper

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Move over men, Tommy Genesis is here to reclaim the female body.…

August 26, 2019

‘Video for Good’ Is the Most Important VMA Category, and Here’s Why

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

This oft-forgotten category should be on more people's minds.…

August 25, 2019

Christian French’s New EP Is Chock-Full of Contagious Energy

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Let’s dive 'head first' into his newest release, 'bright side of the moon.'…

August 23, 2019

Ali Spagnola and Charles Cornell Reimagine Your Favorite Songs and Memes

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

These two YouTubers are creating something new out of the familiar.…

August 22, 2019

Willow Smith’s Debut Album, ‘WILLOW,’ Shines With Spiritual Confidence

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘WILLOW’ finds serenity in the Cosmos.…

August 22, 2019

Meet Disciple, the Christian Rock Band Who Values Faith Over Fame

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

From their name to their message, the band's faith comes first.…

August 21, 2019

This ‘Superbloom’ Almost Blossoms … but Not Quite

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Ra Ra Riot has some good ideas and some mediocre songs.…

August 20, 2019

Nick Pitera Still Manages to Leave Audiences Speechless

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

He went viral years ago and he’s still singing his heart out.…

August 20, 2019

Why Duncan Trussell Has the Best Podcast on Spotify

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

Looking for a summer podcast to wrap your brain around during a long car ride?…

August 19, 2019

What We Know About Niall Horan and His Second Album

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

"NH2" is coming, folks.…

August 18, 2019

Jeff Bernat: The Filipino Singer That Brings New Vibes to R&B

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

He will have you reminiscing about your first love in every song.…

August 17, 2019

Ariana Grande and Social House’s ‘Boyfriend’ Should Be the Song of the Summer

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The bop brings R&B vibes and creative sounds.…

August 16, 2019

YBN Cordae’s Debut Album, ‘The Lost Boy,’ Conveys the Struggle of Finding Your Purpose in Life

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The raw debut album is a narrative toward self-discovery and meaning.…

August 16, 2019

The Sweet Sound Of Sammy Rae & The Friends

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

One up-and-coming artist and her Friends are fusing pop and jazz into musical masterpieces, one song at a time.…

August 15, 2019

On his debut, Austin-based Lonesome Rhodes Fights to Untangle Himself From His Past and Future

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

With 'Phantom Palace,' Kevin Johnson introduces his own brand of 'time travel pop.'…

August 15, 2019

Meet Randy Feltface, the World’s Funniest Puppet

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

The hilariously foul-mouthed Australian puppet comedian has a big introspective side.…

August 13, 2019

Klasey Jones’ New EP, ‘Arrival,’ Is an Electronic Blend of Past, Present and Future

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

One of the U.K.'s fastest-rising producers is expanding his signature style.…

August 12, 2019

Kim Petras’ Groundbreaking and Controversial Debut Album

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Dr. Luke: doctor of music but ruiner of morals and reputations…

August 12, 2019

You Should Definitely Listen to Music in a Foreign Language

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Listen outside of your comfort zone.…

August 12, 2019

A Breakdown of Taylor Swift’s New Song ‘The Archer’

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Taylor’s signature cryptic messages are back.…

August 12, 2019

Is Chance the Rapper Losing His Edge With His Latest Album, ‘The Big Day’?

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

After much anticipation, is 'The Big Day' everything it’s been made out to be?…

August 11, 2019

A Look into The Life of Art Neville — The Most Pertinent Funk Artist of The 20th Century

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Even though he's gone, the New Orleans funkmaster lives on through memories and samples alike.…

August 9, 2019

Greta Thunberg and The 1975 Just Released the Most Important Collab of 2019

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

The chilling climate change warning is a stunning blend of activism and art.…

August 9, 2019

Why You Should Listen to ‘Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence’

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

This Dream Theater album's lyrical insight into mental illness is still relevant today.…

August 8, 2019

How Postmodern Jukebox Redefines Genre in Modern Music

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Only Postmodern Jukebox could see Eminem in gypsy jazz.…

August 8, 2019

3 Ways to Get Into New Music on Spotify

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

If you find yourself in a music rut, don't despair.…

August 8, 2019

The Top True Crime Podcasts to Check Out on Spotify

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

Dive deep into the true crime genre this summer.…

August 8, 2019

‘Solutions’ by K.Flay Offers an Honest Response to Struggle

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.…

August 7, 2019

What We Know About Lady Gaga’s Double Vegas Tour

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

The powerhouse musician ups the ante by doing two simultaneous tours, Enigma and Jazz & Piano.…

August 7, 2019