Noah Cyrus Is Exactly What Music Needs Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Noah Cyrus has battled the pressures of addiction and being forced into fame at a young age, but has emerged triumphant as a rare lyrical talent.… September 10, 2023
America Loves Dolly Parton Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University An overview of the prolific singer-songwriter from her 1960s roots to today.… August 15, 2023
‘Folklore’ Lets Listeners Enter Taylor Swift’s Mythical Realm of Music Nora Markey, Wesleyan University The singer's latest album, an unexpected surprise from isolation, is an ode to storytelling with empathetic lyrics and mystical sounds.… August 7, 2020
‘Gaslighter’ by The Chicks Is a Companion for the Brokenhearted Nora Markey, Wesleyan University On their latest album, the band embraces the complexities of divorce and heartbreak with a radical vulnerability that enchants every listener.… August 4, 2020
Zach Bryan Brings Authenticity and Soul to the World of Country Nora Markey, Wesleyan University While country music has grown overproduced and glamorous, this young, gritty musician embodies the traditions that built the genre.… June 17, 2020
Is John Mayer’s New Single Another Jab at Taylor Swift? Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University No matter what, we’re just going to lap it up anyway because it’s John freakin’ Mayer.… November 21, 2016