Sounds - Page 37

R. Kelly Is Music’s Most Successful Monster, but That’s All Changing

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Kelly's past seems to have finally caught up to him.…

January 15, 2019

Do We Actually Need ‘Culture III’ from Migos?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The timing isn't the only thing off.…

January 14, 2019

Janey Varney’s ‘The JV Club’ Finds Catharsis in Comedy

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcast explores celebrities' teenage years and proves that adolescence was awkward for everyone.…

January 10, 2019

In Its Tired Misogyny, Reggaeton Only Slaps a New Sound on an Old Problem

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

The rapidly popularizing genre is plagued by the same sexism that permeates American music.…

January 7, 2019

21 Savage’s ‘i am > i was’ Might Be the Best Trap Project of 2018

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

On his new album, the 26-year-old finally leaves the gimmicks behind.…

January 7, 2019

6 Book Podcasts That’ll Get You Out of That Reading Slump

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.…

January 4, 2019

Tiny Meat Gang Just Released Their Sophomore Rap-Parody EP, and It’s Straight Fire

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

The YouTube-famous duo have returned with another pop-culture-bashing album.…

January 3, 2019

Ski Mask the Slump God’s Debut Album ‘STOKELEY’ Is Angry and Unvarnished

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The album has head-banging potential, but the 22-year-old's work still needs some polishing.…

December 26, 2018

The 5 Best Rap Music Videos of 2018

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

What a time to be a hip-hop fan.…

December 20, 2018

St. Louis Rapper Smino Is Officially One to Watch

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The MC’s sophomore project, 'NOIR,' is brimming with promise.…

December 20, 2018

On ‘3 (The Purple Album),’ Lukas Graham’s Grown Up

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

And it sounds marvelous.…

December 19, 2018

Jeff Goldblum’s Debut Album Is a Flirty, Fun-Filled Jazz Extravaganza

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

It’s about time the man who embodies jazz makes his own mark on the genre.…

December 14, 2018

‘Dangerous Woman Diaries’ Gives Fans Even More Reason to Love Ariana Grande

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

You’ll find that the lovely singer only gets sweet[en]er.…

December 13, 2018

A$AP Rocky’s ‘Gunz n Butta’ Video Offers a Scathing View of American Ills

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Gun violence, racism, mass consumption and more have the country headed toward catastrophe, according to Rocky.…

December 12, 2018

NJOMZA’s New EP, ‘Vacation,’ Can’t Help but Be Relatable

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

Though the album is overflowing with sadness, its encouragement is just as evident.…

December 10, 2018

Cher: From High School Dropout to Goddess of Pop

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

Her music is amazing, but it's her life story that will leave your jaw hanging.…

December 10, 2018

The Profound and the Sincere Mingle in Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘Some Rap Songs’

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

'Why ain't nobody tell me I was bleedin?' he asks on 'Shattered Dreams.'…

December 8, 2018

‘Rhythm + Flow,’ Netflix’s Upcoming Hip-Hop Competition Show, Is Long Overdue

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Honestly, why hasn't someone made this yet?…

December 7, 2018

The 1975’s New, Long-Awaited Album Is a Masterclass of Met Expectations

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' does what few much-ballyhooed albums do: it lives up to the hype.…

December 6, 2018

The 5 Most Slept-On Rap Albums of 2018

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

Overshadowed and under-played, each of these projects deserves way more attention than they received.…

December 5, 2018

A Look Into Billie Eilish’s Precipitous Rise to Fame

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

She's gone from locals to Lollapalooza in less than a year.…

December 4, 2018

Little Mix’s ‘Strip’ Sends a Contradictory Message About Beauty

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

For a 'love yourself as you are' video, why wear makeup and shoot in monochrome?…

December 4, 2018

What Are Lofi Hip Hop Streams, and Why Are They So Popular?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.…

December 2, 2018

Hip Hop for the Holidays: The 4 Best Christmas-Themed Rap Albums

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Charlie Brown and his friends have nothing on Nate Dogg.…

December 1, 2018

Inside the Rise of Charli XCX, Pop Music’s Most Subversive Star

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.…

November 28, 2018

Trippie Redd’s New Mixtape Is a Hitch in His Otherwise Smooth Ascent

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

'A Love Letter to You 3' flounders in the shadow of its predecessors.…

November 27, 2018

How Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ Is Helping Puerto Ricans

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

The musical will bring a lot more to the island than dance numbers.…

November 27, 2018

The 5 Best Film Podcasts for the Cinephile in You

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

You love watching, so why not listen?…

November 21, 2018

Meet the Hosts of ‘Adult-ish,’ a Podcast by Kind-of Adults, for Kind-of Adults

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, both 22, break down relationships, finances, Netflix and much more.…

November 21, 2018

The 5 Best YouTube Playlists to Keep You Undistracted and Studying

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

YouTube Music might be the dark horse of streaming services, but it's only getting better.…

November 20, 2018