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 solo work often fails to get the same attention.

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

With the singer’s recent release ‘Planet Her’ comes a renewed focus on captivating styles, something that has been lacking from mainstream pop as of late.

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

The patronizing criticisms of many female pop stars demonstrate a consistent theme: We really love to loath young women, don’t we?

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The singer’s recent three releases are stunning and powerful follow-ups to her latest album, yet she cannot evade criticism for her recent actions on social media.

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

The American singer-songwriter’s most recent album perfectly encapsulates the continually escalating peak of her musical prowess.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

With plenty of highly anticipated releases and online concerts slated for this year, here are the female artists to keep an ear out for.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

This collaboration between Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey and Ariana Grande is a heavenly pairing.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Are you here for ‘Norman F—ing Rockwell!’?

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

‘Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass’ promises a chapbook composed of her signature lyricism. Is that a good thing?