Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio
Although the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ were met with overwhelmingly positive reactions, copyright and trademark cases may prevent other highly anticipated albums from releasing any time soon.
Although the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ were met with overwhelmingly positive reactions, copyright and trademark cases may prevent other highly anticipated albums from releasing any time soon.
Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College
After the recent fiasco in Paraguay, the artist is threatening to leave the industry.
After the recent fiasco in Paraguay, the artist is threatening to leave the industry.
Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University
For every seemingly authentic, homegrown singer, there is someone on the video-sharing app to accuse them of concocting a false origin story.
For every seemingly authentic, homegrown singer, there is someone on the video-sharing app to accuse them of concocting a false origin story.
Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University
Dr. Luke’s upcoming tracks with Kim Petras have resurfaced allegations that the producer abused singer Kesha.
Dr. Luke’s upcoming tracks with Kim Petras have resurfaced allegations that the producer abused singer Kesha.
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.
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.
Jayni Nielsen, Pace University
Mariam Nasief, Columbia University
As Swift prepares for the release of her re-recorded fourth studio album, Big Machine Records feigns confusion over the feud surrounding her masters.
As Swift prepares for the release of her re-recorded fourth studio album, Big Machine Records feigns confusion over the feud surrounding her masters.
Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio
The release of the 2021 Grammy Awards nominees sparked an outcry of fans and artists demanding transparency and equality from the selection committee.
The release of the 2021 Grammy Awards nominees sparked an outcry of fans and artists demanding transparency and equality from the selection committee.
After a career full of ups and downs, Korean American rapper Jessica Ho is continuing to make a name for herself.
After a career full of ups and downs, Korean American rapper Jessica Ho is continuing to make a name for herself.
Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University
Major players in the music industry have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Music That Never Sleeps is hoping to offset the damages.
Major players in the music industry have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Music That Never Sleeps is hoping to offset the damages.
Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South
Rather than indulge in empty symbolism and stale motives, Swift’s eighth album reminds listeners why they fell in love with her work back in the early 2000s.
Rather than indulge in empty symbolism and stale motives, Swift’s eighth album reminds listeners why they fell in love with her work back in the early 2000s.
Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University
You know who Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are, so now it’s time to learn about the artists behind some of their greatest hits, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy.
You know who Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are, so now it’s time to learn about the artists behind some of their greatest hits, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy.
Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College
The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?
The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?
Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage
It’s not just festival cancellations that hurt. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future of the business is starting to get dark.
It’s not just festival cancellations that hurt. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future of the business is starting to get dark.
Just because the King of Pop is gone doesn’t mean he isn’t still making serious money.
Just because the King of Pop is gone doesn’t mean he isn’t still making serious money.
Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick
After falling a little behind the times, its smooth sounds are back to capture the ears and hearts of listeners.
After falling a little behind the times, its smooth sounds are back to capture the ears and hearts of listeners.
Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio
While Gucci Mane has dropped some great hits, his newest album shows that he’s getting a little too comfortable with his patented formula.
While Gucci Mane has dropped some great hits, his newest album shows that he’s getting a little too comfortable with his patented formula.
Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University
Belmont University student Bethany Ann Warner is taking her musical ambition and relying on her faith and determination to make it big time.
Belmont University student Bethany Ann Warner is taking her musical ambition and relying on her faith and determination to make it big time.
Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College
A new trend is revolutionizing the music industry as songs and dances keep old music alive.
A new trend is revolutionizing the music industry as songs and dances keep old music alive.