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Against a purple background, a pile of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" are stacked next to a copy of Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" served on a platter. Ms. Rodrigo's face has blown out, leaving splatters of purple and red across the white porcelain dish and the background. Within the tattered hole, the title is engraved on the purple back cover.

Instant Download or Delayed Gratification: The Dilemma of the Deluxe Album

In our current era of on-demand downloads, it really must be asked: Is it more fulfilling to have every piece of content at once or to wait?…

April 11, 2024

“We Were Good, We Were Gold”: 66th Annual Grammy Awards Predictions

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Predictions for music’s biggest night across 10 categories. …

January 28, 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

Similar to the album cover of "Born to Die", a drawing of Lana Del Rey stands in front of a blue sky with the words "Born to Die" around her.

Born to Thrive: The Lana Del Rey Album Ahead Of Its Time

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Revisiting the impact of Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” on the music industry (I never stopped listening).…

December 12, 2023

For an article about Taylor Swift's marketing strategies, a dark image of a blonde woman with a white collar necklace holds her two fingers up like a "gun." In the background, a red figure with a similar pose is seen with red horns and a tail drawn on her.

Taylor Swift: Evil Genius?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Is Taylor Swift a well-intentioned lyrical genius or a mastermind of manipulation?…

October 27, 2023

In an article about award shows snubbing black women, a picture of Beyonce receiving an award at the 2023 Grammys.

Black Women Were Overlooked This Awards Season

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.…

April 25, 2023

In an article on award shows is a graphic that shows Harry Styles and Beyonce holding their Grammy awards against an orange background.

Award Shows Make Us Mad … So Why Do We Still Watch Them?

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows deliver content that fails to reflect current social transformation.…

March 20, 2023

Kim Petras and Sam Smith in red outfits accepting their award for "Unholy" at the Grammy Awards.

65th Grammy Awards Delight in Historic Ways, Lag in Others

Milan Parker, Emory University

The biggest night in music brought with it moments of equal triumph and dissatisfaction.…

March 5, 2023

In an article about her famous feuds, Nicki Minaj stares grumpily in her Super Freaky Girl music video

Nicki Minaj’s Notorious Beefs With Other Female Rappers

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

The Queen of Rap is no stranger to public feuds, but her recent battle with Latto sheds light on the way she treats her fellow artists.…

October 27, 2022

Depiction of Phobe Bridgers in hues of pinks and purples.

Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Trailblazer Award’ Confirms Her Status as Indie Rock’s New Darling

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Just in case there was any doubt, the artist's newest accolade confirms that she's an artist that breaks convention.…

March 27, 2022

Illustration of a Grammy in article about the Grammys

The Grammys Took Place Amid Crisis and Controversy

Michael Boland, DePaul University

After a series of delays and controversial nominations, 'music's biggest night' went on, with big wins for industry staples and newcomers alike.…

April 7, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers and Her Musical Journey To the Grammys

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The American singer-songwriter's honest and intimate music is exactly what indie-folk rock needs, even if the Grammys failed to recognize this.…

March 27, 2021

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Feels Even More Relevant in 2020

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The 2015 hip-hop concept album has a renewed importance because of its social and political commentary on racial inequality, institutional discrimination and African American culture.…

September 21, 2020

DJ performing in front of laser lights at an EDM show.

Shedding Light on Kai, One of the Voices Behind EDM

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

If you’re into electronic dance music, you know artists like Calvin Harris and Flume. But do you know the names of the vocalists featured in their songs?…

July 21, 2020

Taylor Swift illustration by Ashawna Linyard for Kristin Auld's article

The 2010s Have Been the Decade of Taylor Swift

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The pop star's presence was inescapable.…

December 12, 2019

grammy award nominations for 2020 illustration by Ashawna Linyard for Caleb Dukes' article

Grammy Nominations Are Here and This Is What You Need to Know

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Did your favorites make the cut?…

November 27, 2019

Why the Grammys Don’t Give Awards to Popular Artists

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The award show's cryptic methodology has led to widespread criticism in recent years.…

February 15, 2019

To Increase Gendered Representation, the Grammys Are Expanding Their Nominee Pools

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

The four major categories will now have eight nominations instead of the usual five.…

July 2, 2018

‘Call Me By Your Name’ Is the Next Classic Romance

Rebecca Crosby, American University

'Call Me By Your Name' is bringing the topic of sexuality to the film industry in a new, beautiful way.…

February 10, 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

Why White Roses Were the Grammy’s Hottest Accessory

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Just like black ensembles at the Golden Globes, celebrities donned white roses at the 2018 Grammys to show that the music industry was confronting its demons.…

January 30, 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

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