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What’s Behind Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s Massive 2023?

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Both veteran entertainers broke into new levels of popularity and success with their mammoth tours and film releases. …

January 5, 2024

Against a pink background, a graphic of Miley Cyrus swings on a wrecking ball from her iconic music video while Beyonce sings into a microphone in a black leotard.

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

In an article about autumn songs, a black vinyl sits against a goovy retro 70s background.

10 Songs Perfect for Any Fall Playlist

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Bid summer anthems adieu and welcome the return of cool and cozy songs for autumn.…

September 22, 2023

A look back on Taylor Swift's "eras" in light of her new tour

The Eras of Taylor Swift

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

A guide of all of the singer-songwriter's previous albums to prepare you for her 'Eras Tour' beginning in March of next year.…

November 21, 2022

An illustration of a judge's gavel hitting '1989,' the title of a popular music album by Taylor Swift.

How Legal Issues Are Affecting Future Re-Releases From Taylor Swift

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ were met with overwhelmingly positive reactions, copyright and trademark cases may prevent other highly anticipated albums from releasing any time soon.…

April 21, 2022

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

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