Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Subtract’: Cancer, Death and Lawsuits

Learn how recent tragedies have influenced this pop star’s life, career and discography through the lens of his newest music.…

July 5, 2023

An article about maroon 5 has a drawing that shows a hand putting the play arm on a record.

What Happened to Maroon 5 Since Their Debut Album?

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

Since their first release, ‘Songs About Jane,’ the well-known band has entered a strange and questionable place in pop culture.…

November 4, 2022

Record Labels’ New Fixation on TikTok Is Prompting Backlash From Artists

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

To the dismay of some musicians, recording companies are increasingly demanding that they regularly post on the platform to boost sales.…

June 24, 2022

Why Maisie Peters Deserves a Spot on Your Playlist

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

In just a few years, the young artist has gone from uploading YouTube videos to touring internationally with raw, down-to-earth music.…

April 8, 2022

In article about Red (Taylor's Version), an illustration of Taylor Swift

‘Red’: Taylor’s Version and Taylor’s Time

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

In light of a battle over her master recordings, Swift has re-recorded her fourth album, and she did not disappoint.…

November 26, 2021

Screenshot of Jupiter & Okwess performing a Tiny Desk concert

NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts Are a Really Big Deal

Joy Young, Chapman University

Musicians who take part in these bite-sized performances trade the wild stage for the calm screen.…

November 19, 2021

In article about album You Signed Up for This, a photo of Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters Hopes ‘You Signed Up for This’

Joy Young, Chapman University

The powerful pop sensation’s debut album is a nod to the chaos and dreaminess of youth.…

October 21, 2021

An illustration of Sheeran in his latest music video, Bad Habits

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Bad Habits’ Video Has Numerous Unexpected Parallels With ‘Joker’

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

While it may not be surprising that Todd Phillip's impactful 2019 film influenced the English singer-songwriter's latest music video, the similarities between the two are truly uncanny.…

July 10, 2021

These Are Music’s 8 Best Summer Releases

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

From Tyler, the Creator to Taylor Swift, the summer of 2019 was filled to the brim with wonderful albums.…

September 3, 2019

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

Early Grammy Nomination Predictions in the Four Big Categories

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.…

July 27, 2019

What We Might Expect From Harry Styles’ Sophomore Solo Album

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.…

June 25, 2019

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