Sounds - Page 40

Rest Easy, Mac

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Do as a saint do, turn painful to graceful.…

September 14, 2018

3 Perfect Songs from K-Pop Phenom Seventeen to End the Summer

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Just what you need to revive that carefree energy one last time.…

September 13, 2018

Hozier Just Released a New EP: ‘Nina Cried Power’

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Finally.…

September 11, 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Sheck Wes

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The self-proclaimed 'mudboy' insists he ain’t no joke.…

September 9, 2018

4 Possible Explanations for Justin Bieber’s New Disheveled Appearance

Study Breaks Staff

Following the release of the 'No Brainer' music video, Beliebers around the world have gone into mourning.…

September 5, 2018

Kanye’s Continuing Defense of Trump, Pseudo Explained

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

If it's hard to unpack why West backs the president, it's because it makes no sense.…

September 5, 2018

Columbian-Canadian Jessie Reyez Is an Artist You Need to Know

Christian Cannon, Rice University

The R&B singer's striking appearance and iconoclastic lyrics have her primed for a breakthrough.…

September 5, 2018

Ariana Grande Was Inappropriately Touched at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

… And then shamed for wearing a short dress.…

September 4, 2018

A Slime of the Times: Reviewing Young Thug’s ‘Slime Language’

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

So much for not releasing any new music in 2018, Jeffery.…

September 3, 2018

Fresh Lies and a New Face: A Conversation with Mobley

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

For the Austin musician, it’s about so much more than the fame.…

September 1, 2018

George Clanton, Vaporwave Torchbearer, Pushes New Boundaries on His Sophomore Album

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

On 'Slide,' Clanton’s idiosyncratic sound combines prog pop and internet goth in an unlikely matrimony.…

September 1, 2018

Sleeping at Last Has Released ‘Six,’ the Latest Track on His Complex Concept Album

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.'…

August 30, 2018

The Tea on Spotify’s Most Streamed Summer Jams

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.…

August 30, 2018

Does Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen’ Live Up to Expectations?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Despite a few bright spots, 'Queen' falls short.…

August 28, 2018

Animal Collective and Coral Morphologic’s ‘Tangerine Reef Aims to Save the Coral Reefs

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

More like Animal Protective.…

August 27, 2018

The 8 Best Protest Songs of the Trump Era

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Political resistance has never sounded so good.…

August 27, 2018

George Clanton’s ‘Slide’ Is an Absurdly Fun Acid Trip

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

After some experimentation, Clanton's return to vaporwave is a psychedelic journey down the rabbit hole.…

August 27, 2018

‘Be The Cowboy’ Takes Mitski’s Melodrama and Makes It Pop

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

The singer-songwriter’s latest project is an up-tempo collection  of emo bangers.…

August 24, 2018

In Spawning the Weezer Cover of ‘Africa,’ Twitter Finally Did Something Useful

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

The cover has truly blessed the rains down in Africa.…

August 24, 2018

La Roux Has Objected to Her Song Being Used to Market ‘Bulletproof’ Backpacks

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Her information’s just not going in.…

August 24, 2018

One Year After Her Court Win, Taylor Swift Celebrated at a Concert in Tampa

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The singer’s symbolic $1 win at her sexual assault trial is now 1 year old.…

August 22, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Gunna, Young Thug’s Latest Wunderkind

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

He's a huge fan of the word 'drip,' for one thing.…

August 21, 2018

What to Expect from New Chance The Rapper, and When to Expect It

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

He’s assured fans he’s in the studio, but there’s only so long people can wait.…

August 21, 2018

Bellwether Music Fest Was in Top Psychedelic Form

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

The fest's first year overcame rainy weather to put together an intensely vivid experience for fans.…

August 20, 2018

Former Vine Celebrity Lele Pons Just Signed to Universal Music

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

And people are angry and confused. Or maybe they’re just ‘Celoso.’…

August 20, 2018

Ariana Grande: Pop Icon and Mental Health Advocate?

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

On 'Sweetener,' the songstress gets personal about how the Manchester bombing changed her life.…

August 20, 2018

Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ Takes Listeners on a Drug-Induced, Otherworldly Adventure

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

From his relationship with Kylie Jenner to his musing on existence, Scott lays it all out on the 17-track album.…

August 19, 2018

‘Threshold’ Takes an In-Depth Approach to Exploring Niche Environmental Issues

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Season 1 is all about bison, and it couldn't be more captivating.…

August 19, 2018

6 Amazing Pop Singers Who Sing Quietly

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

This one's for the musicians who make you think something's wrong with your headphones.…

August 18, 2018

5 Female-Hosted Podcasts Successfully Challenging Slut-Shaming

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

In a world of Weinsteins, light-hearted sex humor can be incredibly cathartic.…

August 17, 2018