From Retro to Relevant: Hello Kitty’s Timeless Intergenerational Appeal in the Modern Era Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY Exploring the timeless appeal of the iconic Sanrio character Hello Kitty and her friends amidst the resurgence of Y2K trends.… February 11, 2024
Silk Sonic’s Debut Album Is a Hit With Funk and Soul Lovers Everywhere Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University The duo formed by icons Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak released a record full of '70s-inspired bops to their audiences' absolute delight.… November 24, 2021
Breaking Down Ed Sheeran’s ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’ Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College Each song has something to offer listeners — whether it be positive or negative.… July 29, 2019
Cardi B’s Maternity Leave Is a Reminder That Maternal Health Is a Luxury in America Kate Maxwell, NC State University Here’s to hoping that other mothers get that option too.… July 30, 2018
A Decade Later, Music Looks Eerily Similar Remington Jensen, University of Idaho According to the Billboard chart lists from 2007 and 2017, music hasn't changed all that much.… June 13, 2018
The 5 Biggest Music Festival Headliners This Summer Rachel Hall, Augustana College If you’ve recovered from Coachella and are ready to bust out your IV hydration drip again, make sure not to miss these five acts!… June 4, 2018
#TimesUp for the Grammy Awards: It’s Time to Address the Issues Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University The 60th Annual Grammy Awards fell flat this year in addressing the issues of gender inequality and sexual violence that are plaguing the nation.… February 3, 2018
The 2018 Grammys Marked Progress for People of Color, but Not Women Alex Johnson, New York University Though Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Bruno Mars took home a slew of high honors, critics claim that the Grammys snubbed female artists.… January 29, 2018
These 4 Grammy Nomination Categories Show a Step in the Right Direction Jack Brandon, University of Michigan The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2018 Grammys, and if they snub Kendrick a third time, that’s on them.… December 20, 2017