Sounds - Page 49

TC Superstar Is Starting the Engine

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The band's frontman Connor McCampbell brings charming, off-beat synthpop on stage with a pure love for performance.…

December 1, 2017

B-CU Student J. Gino Cyrus Brings His Sold-Out Rap Musical on Campus

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

This Bethune-Cookman University student wrote a play, created lyrics and composed beats in honor of his college's founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.…

November 23, 2017

4 of Your Favorite Bands May Have Shared Your Starting Point: College

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Here are some musical groups who had found their success after hitting it off on-campus.…

November 23, 2017

Out of the Blu: The LA Rapper Returns

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Blu rejoins his old producing partner Exile to release his new album “In The Beginning: Before The Heavens.”…

November 21, 2017

‘Old Taylor’ Is Alive but Hidden on New Pop Record

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

On "Reputation," Swift’s signature songwriting is more guarded and generic, but promises greater things to come through transformation.…

November 20, 2017

Why Everyone Idolizes Woman of The Year Selena Gomez

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

Selena Gomez was just named Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year, but who is actually surprised?…

November 16, 2017

The Evolution of Miley Cyrus and Why It Matters

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

As unpopular as some of her actions may have been over the years, there’s a lot to learn from Miley Cyrus.…

November 11, 2017

The Year 2017 Will Be Known as The Year of Good Music

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Music is the only positive thing that 2017 has going for it.…

November 10, 2017

6 LGBTQ+ Musicians More Than Worth Your Time

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

These artists are redefining queer music.…

November 7, 2017

Sasha Bartol Is Creating Music to Inspire Change

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Bartol has some big city dreams and all the dedication needed to make them happen.…

November 5, 2017

4 Black Musical Acts White Millennials Need to Appreciate

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

There's black music worth listening to that happened waaay before Childish Gambino.…

October 31, 2017

A Musician’s Quest for Social Reflection

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Brown University student Sebastián Otero Oliveras, an ethnomusicology major, is igniting social change one track at a time.…

October 30, 2017

6 Strategies for Protecting Yourself at Music Festivals

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Preparation is the key to survival when a tragic moment occurs at a music event.…

October 15, 2017

The 6 Essential Playlists for College Students

Maya Halabi, UTSA

You know, to prevent breaking your thumb scrolling through your library in search of a specific song and whatnot.…

October 14, 2017

Is Fergie’s New Music Glamorous or So Two Thousand and Late?

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

The Dutchess has returned at last and, with some bumps in the road, has created work that’s worth a listen.…

October 11, 2017

How ‘One Tree Hill’ Made Music Matter

Allie DiGennaro, Emerson College

The show that used music as a dialogue.…

October 4, 2017

How to Start Your Vinyl Collection in the Midst of Its Vintage Comeback

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

After a forty-year dormancy, vinyl has reemerged as an interest for many millennials, and it’s never too late to hop on the bandwagon yourself.…

October 4, 2017

XXXTentacion and Abuse: How Far Can an Artist Be Distanced from Their Music?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The politics and lessons of XXXTentacion’s abusive behavior—which is by no means exclusive to him—and rash of domestic abuse among young hip-hop artists.…

September 26, 2017

The Ultimate Back-to-School Study Playlist

Alison McCarthy, University of New Haven

If you're looking for some new tunes to pair with your late-night study sessions this semester, then check out these twenty songs.…

September 19, 2017

In Their Third Album, Pop-Punk’s Neck Deep Takes a Somber Turn

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

After the death of frontman Ben Barlow’s dad derailed the British group’s tour, their newest work explores mortality from an intensely personal point of view.…

September 18, 2017

Taylor Swift Is Reclaiming Her ‘Reputation’ with Her Latest Album

Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida 

Sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, because she’s taking over the music industry.…

September 14, 2017

Concert Photographer Emma Lee Fischer Has Her Dream Job Already

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

Fischer captures energy, which also happens to tell a story.…

September 12, 2017

Columbia College Student Tears Through the Music Scene With R&B

Christine Ascher, USC

Anna Agosta writes, sings and performs her own music hoping to make it big in her city of Chicago.…

September 7, 2017

Baltimore’s Mothpuppy Is Drawn to a Peculiar Type of Light

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The group takes full advantage of lead singer Morgan Murphy’s dense lyricism and fluttering falsetto.…

September 1, 2017

Vianney Randrianarison Is Bringing a Malagasy Vibe to the Denver Music Scene

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

From small-town Madagascar girl to successful singer, Viannason has high hopes for her energetic dancehall sound.…

August 31, 2017

In ‘Rainbow,’ Kesha’s Caged Bird Sings

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

After five long years trapped by contract to an abusive music producer, Kesha returns with an album full of humility, love and integrity.…

August 28, 2017

10 Music Mixes for Easy Studying

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Jumping back into intense study sessions can be difficult, but these chill tunes will make it a little more enjoyable.…

August 25, 2017

Belmont’s Anna Vaus Might Be Country Music’s Fresh New Face

Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

After being chosen as the first-ever recipient of a scholarship from Miranda Lambert, Vaus has begun racking up accolades as both a songwriter and performer.…

August 17, 2017

The 6 Top Contenders for the Song of the Summer

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

Even if you think that they're overplayed, these songs deserve major props.…

August 16, 2017

Finally, There’s Going to Be an Emmy for Outstanding Music Supervision

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Given how critical music is to media, the real question is what took so long?…

August 16, 2017