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Fresh Lies and a New Face: A Conversation with Mobley

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

For the Austin musician, it’s about so much more than the fame.…

September 1, 2018

George Clanton, Vaporwave Torchbearer, Pushes New Boundaries on His Sophomore Album

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

On 'Slide,' Clanton’s idiosyncratic sound combines prog pop and internet goth in an unlikely matrimony.…

September 1, 2018

Does Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen’ Live Up to Expectations?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Despite a few bright spots, 'Queen' falls short.…

August 28, 2018

6 Amazing Pop Singers Who Sing Quietly

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

This one's for the musicians who make you think something's wrong with your headphones.…

August 18, 2018

5 of the Most Envelope-Pushing Rappers in the Game

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Hip hop has changed a LOT in the last five years, and these artists are largely to thank.…

August 17, 2018

A Beach Goth Primer + the Genre’s 10 Biggest Bands

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

Like so many other memorable combinations, the hybrid genre doesn't have to make sense to work.…

August 14, 2018

5 Synthwave Artists to Introduce You to the Blissed-Out Genre

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

And, if my conspiracy theory proves true, they might all actually just be one person.…

August 7, 2018

By Collabing with 6ix9ine, Nicki Minaj Officially Forfeits Her Rap Queen Title

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

My anaconda don’t want 6ix9ine.…

August 2, 2018

Adam Grandmaison’s ‘No Jumper’ Podcast Is a Drama and Hip Hop Extravaganza

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

In recent weeks, the live streams have really just gotten completely out of control.…

August 1, 2018

Future’s 7 Best Mixtapes Since His Epic Run Began, Ranked

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

I been gettin’ lotta fettucine!…

July 23, 2018

The 10 Best Rap Songs of 2018 So Far

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

The year is only halfway over, but these rap songs have already gone the extra mile.…

July 19, 2018

Young Thug’s 10 Best Verses Since Changing His Name to SEX

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Jeffrey is dead. Long live SEX.…

July 4, 2018

Donald Glover Has Been Accused of Plagiarizing ‘This is America’

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The song sounds awfully similar to 'American Pharaoh' by Jase Harley, though Glover's manager has denied any connection.…

June 26, 2018

Tierra Whack Wants to Invite You to Her Surreal World

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Philadelphia rapper’s eccentric debut album, 'Whack World,' is a fresh and amusing trip into the mind of its subversive creator.…

June 23, 2018

7 Mellow EDM Artists That Are Perfect for Your Summer Playlist

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

Chill, spacey and hypnotic, EDM should be your move for the summer.  …

June 17, 2018

Instagram Invoices, Cocaine Soldiers and an Unflattering Anticlimax

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

A wrap-up of the Drake/Pusha-T beef, with no detail spared.…

June 8, 2018

Did A$AP Rocky Fail with ‘Testing’?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Harlem artist’s latest album certainly pushes sonic boundaries, but feels at times like all style and no substance.…

June 1, 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

This Yale University Student Just Won the 2018 Young Composer Award

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Inspired by modern-day visual art, Max Vinetz strives to impact others.…

May 4, 2018

Hip-Hop Artist Mike Melinoe Is Back with a New Sound, Single and Sense of Perspective

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

After taking a hiatus to explore other creative pursuits, Melinoe is back with a new single, 'Cyclones,' and fresh new sound.…

April 30, 2018

Alt-Pop Duo Oh Wonder Brings Insightfulness to an Upbeat Sound

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

In the stunning video for 'All We Do,' Oh Wonder asked filmmakers across the country, 'What does it mean to be human?'…

April 27, 2018

A Breakdown of ‘K.O.D.’ by J. Cole and Drug Culture

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

According to J. Cole, the fans are all to blame. And the rappers.…

April 26, 2018

Chidera Eggerue Wants You to Know that #SaggyBoobsMatter

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

The Slumflower wants young women to love their breasts, no matter how small, big or saggy.…

April 25, 2018

The Top 3 Podcasts for Aspiring Writers

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

Read, write, listen to podcasts, repeat.…

April 20, 2018

Why You Should Be Watching YouTuber Joey Kidney

Brittany Sims, Temple University

The Ottawa-born star and his 'Kidney Beans' address thorny, important issues like love, gender roles, depression, anxiety attacks and mental health.…

April 15, 2018

After 109 Years, Yale a Cappella Group The Whiffenpoofs Go Coed

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Sofía Campoamor, the first female in the group’s century-long history, discusses the pressures and opportunities of the position.…

April 6, 2018

Emo Rap’s Family Tree

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Let's map out how exactly the genre of emo rap came to be.…

April 1, 2018

Singer-Songwriter Katelyn Dowd Seeks Inspiration from Out West

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Travel and daily interactions with people inspire this Boston University student's music.…

March 25, 2018

NYU’s Yasmin Williams Is Reinventing the Musical Possibilities of the Guitar

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

A musician and senior at NYU, Yasmin Williams wants you to play the guitar — but you probably won’t play it like she does.…

March 14, 2018

Russ Vitale on Relevancy and Making It Big in the Rap Scene

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

Despite his recent sudden rise in popularity, Russ is anything but an 'overnight success story.' Here's how he managed to stay relevant for nearly a decade.…

March 10, 2018