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‘Folklore’ Lets Listeners Enter Taylor Swift’s Mythical Realm of Music

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The singer's latest album, an unexpected surprise from isolation, is an ode to storytelling with empathetic lyrics and mystical sounds.…

August 7, 2020

Willow Smith Is Still Making Music, and It’s Better Than Ever

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The versatile musician has moved beyond her 'Whip My Hair' days, and she deserves a lot more recognition.…

May 7, 2020

The Influence of Blues Musician Junior Kimbrough Is Felt to This Day

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

The trailblazing style of the late guitar player can be seen in both blues and rock 'n' roll, including in artists like the Black Keys.…

May 4, 2020

5 Indie Games on Steam That You Should Play Right Now

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The best part? These little known video games won't cost you much to play. Some of them are even free.…

March 25, 2020

The Indie Pop Sounds of King Princess Hides Something More Radical

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The musician's accessible tunes belie an artist bent on showcasing a real rock 'n' roll energy and confronting gender roles and heteronormativity.…

February 15, 2020

The Korean Music Scene Is More Than K-Pop

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The rich diversity of Korean music isn't limited to the country's most popular musical export.…

February 11, 2020

EDEN Switches From EDM to Emotionally-Resonant Indie Pop

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even with a new sound, the Irish musician continues to use poetic lyrics and a masterful blending of rock, pop and electronic music to connect with audiences.…

February 9, 2020

Overlooked Music Festivals You Should Attend for Summer 2020

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Skip Coachella. Here's why these festivals with under 10,000 attendees are the best.…

January 27, 2020

Taking a Closer Look at New Orleans and Their Musical Gumbo

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Big Easy is known for jazz, but is it what everyone's listening to? It's time to explore the multifaceted music scene that includes rock, rap and funk.…

October 12, 2019

These Are Music’s 8 Best Summer Releases

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

From Tyler, the Creator to Taylor Swift, the summer of 2019 was filled to the brim with wonderful albums.…

September 3, 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

The Band CAMINO Is Poised to Take Over the Indie Rock Scene

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

With their raw talent and catchy ballads, how could they be ignored?…

July 16, 2019

8-Bit Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory Through Video Games

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

You'll never look at video games the same.…

June 28, 2019

First-Gen Electro-Pop Musician LYYN Is Bringing Fresh Vision to House Music

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The artist's latest release, 'Our Place,' has all the hallmarks of a viral hit.…

May 29, 2019

The Indie Darlings of Ithaca, Lazy Bones Have an Ambitious Agenda

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

The four-person ensemble has already hit six-digit plays with their single, 'Existential Crisis.'…

April 23, 2019

Duncan Fellows Makes Tongue-in-Cheek Indie Rock For Humans, by Humans

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

After years of jamming together, the fun-loving Austin band is ready for their festival debut.…

October 1, 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

Roll Your Windows Down and Blast These 7 Perfect-for-Summer Indie Bands

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

You only get one chance to prove that you deserve the aux cord.…

June 21, 2018

Through a Father-Daughter Relationship, ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ Nimbly Explores Identity and Music

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Plus, it might be Nick Offerman's best role since 'Parks and Rec.'…

June 20, 2018

The 5 Biggest Music Festival Headliners This Summer

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

If you’ve recovered from Coachella and are ready to bust out your IV hydration drip again, make sure not to miss these five acts!…

June 4, 2018

5 Indie Games Worth Playing on Nintendo Switch

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

When it comes to climbing, farming, fighting and golfing, these Nintendo Switch games aren't playing around.…

May 31, 2018

Hunjiya, aka Alice Kim, Produced Family-Inspired Music for Her ‘Lineage’ EP

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

University of Miami's Alice Kim dedicated her recent EP to her grandparents after spending a summer with them.…

May 6, 2018

Syracuse University’s Charlie Burg Produces an Eclectic Style of Music

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

Burg, a music industry major who mixes R&B, soul, indie and folk in his songs, is releasing the second part of his three-part EP series in May.…

April 26, 2018

5 Albums Every Music Fan Has to Listen To

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Some albums just have to be listened to from start to finish.…

April 12, 2018

Is Spotify Evil for Musical Artists?

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Having an abundance of music at your fingertips has never been easier, but is Spotify evil when it comes to paying the artists?…

January 24, 2018

How ‘One Tree Hill’ Made Music Matter

Allie DiGennaro, Emerson College

The show that used music as a dialogue.…

October 4, 2017

The 8 Best Music Festivals of the Summer

Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

If you live in the continental U.S., one of these fests should be on your summer agenda.…

June 21, 2017

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

Study Music for People Who Hate Study Music

Gabriel Aguilar, University of Texas at San AntonioandGuest Contributor

For when Sigur Ros and Radiohead too distracting.…

November 19, 2015

Live Music Sucks And No One Will Admit It But Me

Gabi Gimson, St. Edward's UniversityandGuest Contributor

'Musicians are not human; they are succubi who feast on flattery and the kindness of those who subject themselves to the ear-rape that is live concert.'…

October 9, 2015