Bees? Waxes Kinetic Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon Composed of five jazz enthusiasts at Shenandoah University, the Virginia band comes alive onstage with energetic, improvisational brilliance.… October 1, 2017
blink-182’s “California” Echoes With Delonge’s Absence Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans Though the album succeeds sonically, older fans might struggle to embrace it.… July 7, 2016
Discovering Your Daylist Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley Learning to monopolize your Spotify music history can make for greater playlists.… February 6, 2024
Then vs. Now: Have 2014 Artists Withstood the Test of Time? Emma Troise, Manhattan College Exploring the longevity of artists and their albums from 2014 to 2024.… December 27, 2023
No Doubt’s Songs and Music Videos Have Always Delivered Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Gwen Stefani’s alt-rock band did more than just release spectacular tracks.… November 4, 2023
The “Sophomore Slump” Effect on Young Female Artists Emma Troise, Manhattan College The "sophomore slump" label seems to plague many young female artists from Alanis Morissette to Olivia Rodrigo.… November 1, 2023
Last Minute Halloween Costumes—Recognizable But Not a Repeat Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University Lorelai Gilmore! Elle Woods! Jennifer Coolidge! Halloween costumes to stand out amongst the crowd.… October 27, 2023
What’s the Obsession with ‘Bluey’? Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas The fun-loving blue heeler and her sister, Bingo, have taken the hearts of millions across the world.… October 23, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo Takes on Female Rage in ‘GUTS’ Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago Rodrigo calls on female punk rock back to the mainstream with “GUTS.”… September 26, 2023
The History of Mullets Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University Mullets were a staple of the 1980s, but they were much more than a legendary fad.… August 30, 2023
The Comeback of Vinyl Faces Some Problems Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio There’s a massive backlog on physical records. Should we blame the artists or the industry itself?… May 22, 2023
A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.… April 29, 2023
Miscellaneous Measures: Math Rock Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University This genre utilizes mathematical concepts to craft a free-flowing blend of rock and jazz.… April 27, 2023
The Evolution of Rock ‘n’ Roll in China Danni Shuai, University of Southern California Learn about the golden eras of Eastern rock music and the reasons for its decline.… March 27, 2023
Tech Noir: The Influence of Film Noir in Science Fiction Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University The movies of the 1940s and 50s still inspire artists today, even in vastly different genres.… March 23, 2023
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Takes Root Teagan Angell, Fordham University The artist's record-breaking single tells the tale of a woman wronged.… February 10, 2023
’90s Rap: The Importance of Public Enemy Number One Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington Although it was controversial among police, parents and politicians, the genre gained a massive following for its uncensored messages.… December 30, 2022
Does Everything Need a ‘Core’ Aesthetic? Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix With the rise of social media trends and Pinterest boards that focus on specific themes, everything seems to be done for the clout nowadays.… October 13, 2022
6 Awesome Blink-182 Tracks Daniel Reed The iconic pop-punk band has countless hits — how can anyone choose the best ones?… October 5, 2022
Kailee Morgue Is Not Your Average ‘Girl Next Door’ Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University The 'Siren' singer’s debut album follows on the heels of energetic EPs… September 27, 2022
Is Indie Sleaze the Next Big Fashion Trend? Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University Could the indie sleaze aesthetic be the next Y2K? Fashion trend experts predict a comeback for the aesthetic, but what does that entail?… September 18, 2022
Fall Fashion Trends You Can Expect This Year Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University As the weather begins to cool down, new style guidelines are starting to warm up, for better or for worse.… September 12, 2022
Has Hip-Hop’s Current Love of Sampling Eroded the Genre’s Originality? Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University The recent surge of sampled songs has led some to believe mainstream hip-hop has become unoriginal, but how accurate is this feeling?… September 11, 2022
Panic! at the Disco’s ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ Falls Short of Expectations Jo Stephens, Georgetown University There are certainly standout tracks on the band's comeback album, but overall, the record feels a bit disappointing.… September 1, 2022
Surfaces Is the Positive Band You Should Be Listening to This Summer Megan Garcia, Arizona State University The duo promotes positivity in their songs that are sure to put a smile on your face and a melody in your heart.… August 7, 2022
Maya Hawke Is More Than Just an Actress Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago And she's not stopping there.… August 3, 2022
The 4 Best Films of Sandra Bullock’s Career Megan Garcia, Arizona State University Now that the Hollywood actress has announced a hiatus, it's the perfect time to reflect on her top movies ever.… July 9, 2022
6 Summer Fashion Trends Worth Investing In Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University To avoid being ensnared in constantly changing trends, build a summer wardrobe with items that are worth the investment.… June 22, 2022
The Weeknd’s Transformation From Toxic Lover to Introspective Storyteller Jesus Garcia, Boston University The Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer has gone through significant changes since he began his music career.… May 21, 2022
Why People Love To Hate Big Tech Advertising Lena Bramsen, The New School The visual advertising style of Corporate Memphis has taken Big Tech companies by storm, but people are starting to catch onto its lack of originality.… May 6, 2022