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

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.

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

Spotify gave bedroom pop it's name, but it's no question has to why it has become so popular. In a world surrounded with the internet and easy accessibility, more artists are taking to the simplisitic and free-will music style.

Sounds

Bedroom Pop Is the DIY Music Genre Dominating Gen Z’s Playlists

Once made up of musicians recording songs at home, the style is now infiltrating the mainstream.

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Screens

Is Netflix’s New Show ‘BlackAF’ Perpetuating Colorism?

With no dark-skin representation, the show is continuing the harmful idea that only light-skinned black people are worth casting.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Fiona Apple (pictured above) is showing the irony in her recent review from Pitchfork with her careless attitude and fight against perfection.

Sounds

Pitchfork Missed the Point When It Gave Last Fiona Apple Album a Perfect Score

The musician's latest release, 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters,' fights against perfection but still gets a rare 10.0 review from the long-running music site.

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Pages

Playboy Says Goodbye to Print and Signals the End of an Era

The magazine has been a shadow of its former self for years. Will it be able to keep up in the online publishing world?

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Screens

The Films of Les Blank Offer Unscripted Insight Into Unique People

The director's films invite us into the raw everyday lives of unusual individuals.

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Screens

‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is Netflix’s Latest Reality TV Experiment

After the success of 'The Circle' and 'Love is Blind,' Netflix has released another dating show with a twist.

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The Tiger King, Joe Exotic, with a tiger

Screens

In ‘Tiger King,’ Dramatic Feuds Overshadow Animal Abuse

The Netflix show was supposedly about big cats in captivity, but its main focus was the crazy cast and their concerns over money and murder.

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Screens

5 Workout Apps That Will Help You Stay Fit While You Stay Home

Going to the gym can be intimidating, not to mention expensive, but that doesn't have to stop you from getting the exercise you need.

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Screens

It’s Time for Shane Dawson to Recognize His Privilege

The popular YouTuber is estimated to be worth millions, so why does he keep acting like he's so poor?

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Thoughts

Violent Protests in the South Highlight Outdated Ideals in Modern Day

The South has a long and divisive history with the rest of the country, and it doesn't look like it's ending any time soon.

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

In a digital storm, it has become easier than ever for artists to release music and create beats without the need for a recording studio.

Sounds

Internet Beats Are Changing the Way Music Is Created

Because of the web, aspiring producers and musicians can go from making beats in their bedroom to featuring on tracks by big name artists.

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

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