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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

When It Comes to Taylor Swift’s Outlook on Love, Everything Has Changed

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

It makes sense that as Swift matures, so would her attitude toward of love. But is her cynicism really the mark of that evolution?…

November 30, 2016

What the Hell Is Happening to Kanye?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Is it possible that ‘Ye’s recent rants and breakdowns stem from something much deeper than we had assumed?…

November 30, 2016

Is John Mayer’s New Single Another Jab at Taylor Swift?

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

No matter what, we’re just going to lap it up anyway because it’s John freakin’ Mayer.…

November 21, 2016

ATCQ’s Last Album Drops at the Perfect Time for Americans

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

With their old school vibe and a touch of 2016-fueled drama, A Tribe Called Quest just dropped arguably the most important album of the year.…

November 19, 2016

In Lady Gaga’s ‘Joanne,; Listeners Can Hear the Maturation of an Artist

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Though Gaga is still a meat dress-wearing show woman at heart, her new album has a soberer, more ambitious sound.…

October 27, 2016

Meet the UTSA Students Behind the Synth Band Parallelephants

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Like Neon Indian, another South Texas creation, the San Antonio foursome has cut their teeth on new age groove.…

October 9, 2016

Meet Dryspell, the Austin Rock Band Forged Out of Cold Bachelorhood

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Featuring students from UT and Texas State, what the foursome lacks in formality they make up for in chemistry and instinct.…

October 4, 2016

Meet Indian Opinion, Bowling Green’s Ambitious Art Punk Student Band

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

The foursome of music and poetry students are bringing sophisticated funk to Ohio.…

August 23, 2016

The 7 Playlists Every Student Needs to Have

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you’re going to make it out with a degree, you’re going to need the right music.…

August 23, 2016

7 Billy Joel Songs Every College Student Can Relate to

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

Though before most students’ time, Joel's music sums up college like no other.…

August 18, 2016

Why You Need to Be Listening to Lianne La Havas

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

After being tapped for greatness by Prince, La Havas’ rich, soulful voice has caught the world’s ear.…

August 12, 2016

8 Songs That Disprove Stereotypes About Metal

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

For a genre cloaked in leather and screaming, the music is surprisingly sophisticated.…

August 5, 2016

Is ‘Waitress The Musical’ the Next Big Thing in Theater?

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

It may have been overshadowed by “Hamilton” at the Tonys, but “Waitress” should definitely be on your radar.…

July 29, 2016

5 Low-Key Music Festivals to Catch Before Summer Ends

Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

Cheap, underground and scattered throughout the country, one of these festivals is right for you.…

July 21, 2016

The Ins and Outs of Japanese Concerts in the U.S.

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Nothing can really prepare you for the colors, noise and insanity, but we'll try anyway.…

July 9, 2016

Examining the 2016 XXL Freshman Class of Hip Hop

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

From Lil Yachty to Denzel Curry, here’s a breakdown of the year’s hottest up-and-coming rappers.…

June 29, 2016

Video Age: An Answer to the Call for Rock and Roll

Video Age: The Band Answering the Call of Rock and Roll

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

Though their first album drops at the end of June, the band’s single “Throwing Knives” is already garnering national acclaim.…

June 28, 2016

Reviewing Béyonce’s New Album, “Lemonade”

Béyonce’s “Lemonade” Indicts and Exonerates Commitment

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

If you don’t think Béyonce is an artist after listening to her newest album, you’re wrong.…

May 6, 2016

Contrary to Your Snapstory, Bob Marley’s Legacy is More Than Marijuana

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

Reducing Marley to a marijuana icon belittles the impact of a musician some have called the 'most important artist of the 20th century.'…

April 29, 2016

How Streaming Services Have Changed How We Listen to Music

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

Is it just nostalgia that's made music ownership a fond memory, or has the industry actually taken a wrong turn?…

March 14, 2016

Fickle Winds: Navigating the Rumors of South by Southwest

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at Austin

How to tell the hype from the b.s.…

March 6, 2016

Kanye West Has Defined What Crazy Looks Like in 2016

Kanye West is the Face of Crazy in 2016

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

For celebrities in the digital age, every tweet, post and picture is a self-promotional platform. Combine that massive influence with megalomania, and you get Kanye West.…

February 26, 2016

Why Lady Gaga Was the Perfect Choice to Pay Tribute to David Bowie

Elizabeth Rourk, University of New HavenandGuest Contributor

Choosing Lady Gaga not only reflected Bowie's importance to the music industry, it reflected Ziggy Stardust's importance to David Bowie.…

February 20, 2016

Everyone Needs to Calm Down about Beyoncé’s New “Formation” Video

Juliana Mae Neves, Loyola UniversityandGuest Contributor

A powerful black woman making a powerful racial statement. Political? Yes. Criticizable? Absolutely not.…

February 15, 2016

I Bravely Review J Staxx's Misogynistic, Hoverboard-Pimping, Milk-Covered-Money-Eating Music Video "My Hoverboard"

A Review of J Staxx’s Misogynistic, Milk-Covered Music Video For ‘My Hoverboard’

Molly Burke, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

While homophonically enthusiastic about being 'never bored,' the rapper mentions relatively few activities that can be performed on the hoverboard.…

February 10, 2016

Channeling Major Tom: The Soundtrack to David Bowie’s Iconic Style

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

From Ziggy to the Duke, never has a musician so profoundly influenced the world of fashion as David Bowie.…

January 16, 2016

An Enthusiastic Account of Houston’s Whatever Fest

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

'Once you mentally sidestep the utter lack of political correctness, Micro Wrestling is incredibly entertaining.'…

January 12, 2016

Why Kendrick Lamar Needs to Win Album of the Year

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

Kendrick's decision to put out an unapologetically political album divided fans, but it should unite critics.…

December 29, 2015

Why "To Pimp a Butterfly" is My Third & Final Choice for Album of the Year

Why ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Is the Album of the Year

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

It’s simultaneously comedic and poignant, the soundtrack equivalent to a Richard Pryor joke.…

December 26, 2015

Courtney Barnett is Making Rock Music Cool Again

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

Follow Us Rock music is fucking boring. There. I said it. It’s a cynical but accurate declaration: loud drums, guitars and personalities are ideas of the past. Today’s rockstars are DJs, producers, rappers — remember…

December 21, 2015

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