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SHINee: The Group That Probably Started All of Your Favorite K-Pop Trends

While the South Korean boy band has made a name for themselves within the genre, they also paved the way for other bands to do the same.…

November 8, 2021

Las Culturistas hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers

The ‘Las Culturistas’ Culture Awards: The Most Ambitious Event in Culture History

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Podcast hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers offer a refreshing twist on the traditional award show format, boasting 100 categories and many unique nominees.…

October 14, 2021

In article about sad pop songs, an image of Olivia Rodrigo

Is It Just Me, or Are Pop Songs Sadder Than They Used To Be?

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Rather than focus on happier themes, popular music today seems to want to embrace the melancholy.…

October 6, 2021

K-Pop Wouldn’t Be K-Pop Without the Choreography

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

Korean pop groups are everywhere, but they wouldn't dominate as much as they do without the hard work of the people who design their dance moves.…

October 4, 2021

He's All That article with an illustration of the two leads inside a heart

Why Is ‘He’s All That’ So Bad, yet So Popular?

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

It appears that the masses believe this gender-swapped remake of 'She's All That' really is all that — whether they like it or not.…

September 24, 2021

Tai Verdes’ Debut, ‘TV,’ Exudes Playful Pop and Resilience

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

On his first album, the singer-songwriter recklessly commits to music, helped by brutally honest lyrics, sonic sheen and a groundbreaking marketing strategy.…

September 20, 2021

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize 'soft masculinity,' but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.…

September 16, 2021

Efforts To Grow the Olympics’ Popularity Fail To Yield Golden Results

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The modern Games just turned 125 years old and despite attempts to revitalize international interest, the event is beginning to show its age.…

August 26, 2021

An illustration of pop music producer Jack Antonoff, the subject of the article.

Jack Antonoff Is the Gift That Won’t Stop Giving to the Pop Music Industry

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

His solo project, Bleachers, just released 'Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night,' and although he is a secret weapon of success for pop icons like Lorde, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, his own…

August 25, 2021

K-Pop girl group TWICE may be getting pushed to their limit

Is K-Pop Girl Group TWICE Being Pushed to the Limit?

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The 'Sixteen' show winners are steadily climbing the charts, but after showing increasing signs of exhaustion, fans are getting worried.…

August 21, 2021

Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Image via Google Images)

‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Does Not Measure Up to Its Popular Prequel

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

The second film in the franchise fails to deliver the depth, intriguing storyline and character development present in its first installment.…

July 29, 2021

Photo of a skincare tool used in gua sha

Gua Sha Highlights the Popularity of Chinese Wellness Practices Online

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Celebrities and TikTok creators are beaming with the effects of this internet beauty craze. The traditional East Asian practice has taken over the Western cosmetic industry.…

July 27, 2021

Rina Sawayama Explores Pop-Driven Queerness in Her Debut Album

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

While stars like Lady Gaga have supported the LGBT community through their music, 'Sawayama' focuses on what it means to actually be LGBT.…

July 21, 2021

An illustration of a hot dog and a soda cup with cartoon eyes.

The AmericanCore Hashtag Pokes Fun at the Exotification of Asian Cultures Online

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Though the TikTok trend may appear to be a joke, it highlights the glaring hypocrisy of similar aesthetics like KoreanCore.…

July 20, 2021

An image depicting two people wearing masks walking away from anti mask protestors, demonstrating how the mask has become a culture war in America.

How the Mask Became the Latest American Culture War

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

COVID-19 has laid bare many issues in our society, including the politicization of everything — like masking up.…

July 1, 2021

Mother Mother Is Growing in Popularity After 15 Years, and You Can Thank TikTok

Beth Jordan, Aquinas College

While popular in their home country of Canada, they have long been a niche band in other parts of the world. Thanks to the popular social media platform, they are finding success in the U.S.…

June 7, 2021

Boba Culture Is Giving Young Asian Americans a False Sense of Identity

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

The sudden popularity of the drink in the West has caused some in the Asian American community to cling to it for dear life — for fear they won't have any other way to connect…

May 4, 2021

An illustration of the music video of deja vu

Rodrigo’s ‘Deja Vu’ Proves Why She’s Pop’s Biggest Up and Coming Star

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The new song is another hit from the young artist, who continues to find inspiration from music legends like Lorde and Taylor Swift.…

April 19, 2021

An imaginative illustration of what Ella Jane portrays in her latest single, bored&blind

‘Bored&Blind’ Signals That Ella Jane Is the Future of Indie Pop

Kieran Benson, Luther College

Ella Jane's latest single is a reflection of her talent and cements her as an artist to watch out for in 2021.…

March 24, 2021

A photo of a singer from Produce Camp 2019 for an article about the show's emphasis on collectivism and audience power. (Image via Google Images)

‘Produce Camp 2019’ Reflects the Communal Values of Another Culture

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

This Chinese reality show displays both a strong sense of community and the importance of grit and a growth mindset.…

March 23, 2021

An illustration of Ruel, singer-songwriter who recently released too many feelings

Ruel’s ‘Too Many Feelings’ Is a Vintage Pop Masterpiece

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The Australian singer-songwriter exemplifies the evolution of the pop genre while taking note from pop stars of the past.…

March 16, 2021

The Toxicity of Purity Culture Persists in Both Evangelical and South Asian Communities

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The belief that women’s sexuality needs to be policed has fallen out of favor in recent years, but in some quarters, the idea still endures.…

March 13, 2021

An illustration of Williams promoting her recent album, 'Flowers for Vases / Descansos.'

Hayley Williams Shifts From Pop to Folk on ‘Flowers for Vases / Descansos’

Kieran Benson, Luther College

On her second solo album, the Paramore frontwoman switches genres as she paints a picture of a love lost and a hopeful look to the future.…

March 7, 2021

Illustration of the titular family in 'F is for Family

‘F is for Family’ Is an Unapologetic Send Up of ’70s Culture

Michael Boland, DePaul University

The raunchy Netflix animated sitcom from Bill Burr satirizes the nuclear family and does away with rose-tinted glasses.…

February 24, 2021

An illustration of scales, emphasizing the issue of fad diets

Post-Quarantine Fad Diets Might Be Popular, but They’re Not Sustainable

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

Although these methods promise rapid weight loss, they are oftentimes impossible to maintain in the long run.…

February 22, 2021

Illustration of electro-pop musician, SOPHIE

SOPHIE Revolutionized Pop Music — and the World Along With It

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The electro-pop trailblazer, who died at the age of 34 on Jan. 30, redefined her industry by challenging traditional concepts of gender, identity and sound.…

February 12, 2021

In an article about stan culture, a photo of a phone's screen with social media apps on it

Stan Culture Is Nothing More Than Crazed Internet Bullying

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

The world of social media is often full of indignity. It offers an oasis of cruelty just as much as it offers an oasis of opportunity and information-seeking. It perpetuates the rise of bullies.…

February 10, 2021