‘SKIPYEAR’ Is Everything You Can Expect From cocainejesus Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin cocainejesus captures a reveling, adventurous spirit in his most introspective album yet.… September 5, 2019
Christian French’s New EP Is Chock-Full of Contagious Energy Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University Let’s dive 'head first' into his newest release, 'bright side of the moon.'… August 23, 2019
Klasey Jones’ New EP, ‘Arrival,’ Is an Electronic Blend of Past, Present and Future Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver One of the U.K.'s fastest-rising producers is expanding his signature style.… August 12, 2019
Omar Apollo: The Music Industry Meets a First-Generation Mexican-American Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.… August 1, 2019
3 Celebrities Who Do Not Glamorize Mental Illness Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University No sugarcoating here, thanks.… July 22, 2019
‘Joytime III’ Has Little Joy, and a Decent Amount of Time Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College EDM producer Marshmello is making more of the same.… July 17, 2019
Which of These 6 People Should Play the King in the Upcoming Elvis Biopic? Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania These six actors and musicians have got us all shook up.… July 13, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About the Videographer Cole Bennett Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago When life gave Cole Bennett lemons, he made Lyrical Lemonade.… July 4, 2019
6 of the Best Artists Bringing Electronic Music to Texas Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin These rising stars are bringing electronic music to the surface of Texas' country-centric musical landscape.… June 28, 2019
By Warding Off 4 Competing Singles, ‘Old Town Road’ Nabs a Big Accolade Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College The hit summer track is beginning to tread hallowed music-history ground.… June 3, 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
Newsflash: Hating on Billie Eilish Isn’t a Personality Trait Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University Eilish's music might not be for everyone, but it's also not required listening.… May 20, 2019
Fall in Love with Elle Casazza’s Music Before It’s Too Late E.L. Meszaros, Brown University Her retro sound and clever lyrics will hook you before her new album drops.… May 16, 2019
The Top 5 Rapper-Producer Combos in Hip-Hop, Ranked Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire Check out these triple double no assists.… May 15, 2019
A Conversation with Morgan Gold, Chicago’s Pop Artist Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago The young musician is hoping to bring the Windy City to the pop soundscape.… May 6, 2019
Why Rapper and Artist Ryn Should Be on Your Radar Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro From rap to jazz to soul, this up-and-coming artist does it all.… April 11, 2019
Where Are 4 of Vine’s Biggest Celebrities Now? Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh An update on the Paul Bros., Shawn Mendes, Liza Koshy and Lele Pons.… March 21, 2019
The Best Episodes of John Green’s Podcast, ‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio It's no 'The Fault in Our Stars,' that's for sure.… February 15, 2019
The Transformation of Billie Eilish, from Pastel Popstar to Dark Pop Artist Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University Her upcoming album is taking a dark, macabre turn.… February 8, 2019
The 5 Best Rap Music Videos of 2018 Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago What a time to be a hip-hop fan.… December 20, 2018
The 5 Most Slept-On Rap Albums of 2018 Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire Overshadowed and under-played, each of these projects deserves way more attention than they received.… December 5, 2018
A Look Into Billie Eilish’s Precipitous Rise to Fame Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara She's gone from locals to Lollapalooza in less than a year.… December 4, 2018
5 Albums You Must Hear Chopped and Screwed Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College Never, ever slopped up.… November 4, 2018
Does Normani Have What It Takes to Become a Pop Superstar? Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University Camila Cabello has already made it to superstardom. Now, it's Normani's turn.… October 28, 2018
Two Feet, the Musician Behind ‘Go F— Yourself,’ Is Back with Equal Parts Vitriol and Emotion Sara Perkins, University of IndianapolisandGuest Contributor The genre-repellant musician gets frank about his mental health and love life over deeply rolling bass riffs.… October 11, 2018
Rich Since Tha Hot Boys: ‘Tha Carter V’ Is Here, And It’s F—– Awesome Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College Lil Wayne's newest release is a journey through his ridiculously vast and remarkably witty discography.… October 9, 2018
A Breakdown of the Emotional Breakup of Noah Cyrus and Lil Xan Katie Sheets, University of Vermont Ah, young love.… September 28, 2018
Why I Chose School Instead of Music (at Least for Now) Christian Cannon, Rice University For anyone struggling to decide their passion and their education, it doesn't get easier.… September 27, 2018
Meet the Up-and-Coming Dance Music Duo, Two Friends Alex Futo, Otterbein University The 'friends first, music-makers second' twosome are EDM pioneers worth listening to.… September 20, 2018
5 Underrated EDM Artists Whose Music Literally Compels You to Dance Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University Don’t even try to resist.… September 20, 2018