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Background Bops: Why We Need Music to Focus

Mark StenbergandNatalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Have you ever noticed that you tend to clean faster or more efficiently when you have music on? Some people love 80s rock, others love lo-fi. What is it about music that constantly draws people…

April 20, 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

Going for a Joyride

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Four-part rock group Daddy’s Beemer delivers passionate ballads with deceptively intricate arrangements and good vibes.…

February 1, 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

Charli XCX’s ‘Pop 2’ Is Her Finest Release Yet

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

'Pop 2' is Charli’s most challenging release to date, pushing the genre's boundaries and disputing commonly held truths about real pop.…

January 10, 2018

How Mexican Culture Strengthened the American Community in 2017

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

2017 was the year Mexican went mainstream.…

January 5, 2018

More Than a Memento

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Miami-based synth-pop group Souvenir defies the recycled, washed-out sounds of the genre with preternatural talent and candor.…

January 1, 2018

Putting Stories in Motion

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Ithaca College's Peter Champelli is using motion graphics, radio and video to create journalism with style.…

January 1, 2018

Kim Jong-hyun’s Death Proves Mental Health Is a Community Problem

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

The death of SHINee's lead singer, Kim Jong-hyun, reveals where society can improve in terms of addressing depression and mental illness.…

December 23, 2017

The 9 Top Pop Hits of 2017

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

From Charli to Carly and Dua to Lorde, here are 2017’s best pop hits.…

December 21, 2017

The 11 Grammy Nominated Tracks of 2017

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

Don't miss out on these Grammy nominated tracks from the past year.…

December 18, 2017

G-Eazy and Halsey Are Relationship Goals

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

G-Eazy and Halsey are 2017's Bonnie and Clyde.…

December 16, 2017

This UT Student Formed the First Record Label on Campus

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Maria Tangarova, founder of UTalent, is providing an outlet for talented musicians on campus.…

December 5, 2017

6 Things You Need to Know About Morrissey

Maya Halabi, UTSA

Morrissey is still making music? Damn right he is!…

December 5, 2017

TC Superstar Is Starting the Engine

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The band's frontman Connor McCampbell brings charming, off-beat synthpop on stage with a pure love for performance.…

December 1, 2017

4 of Your Favorite Bands May Have Shared Your Starting Point: College

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Here are some musical groups who had found their success after hitting it off on-campus.…

November 23, 2017

Why Everyone Idolizes Woman of The Year Selena Gomez

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

Selena Gomez was just named Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year, but who is actually surprised?…

November 16, 2017

The Year 2017 Will Be Known as The Year of Good Music

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Music is the only positive thing that 2017 has going for it.…

November 10, 2017

The 4 Electronic/Hip-Hop Collaborations You Need to Hear

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

These four songs showcase collaborations between successful electronic artists and rappers that perfectly combine the strengths of the two genres.…

November 9, 2017

6 LGBTQ+ Musicians More Than Worth Your Time

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

These artists are redefining queer music.…

November 7, 2017

The Man on the Maschine

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Self-taught producer and YouTube savant Andrew Chellman has brought a decidedly futuristic sound to Carnegie Mellon.…

November 2, 2017

4 Black Musical Acts White Millennials Need to Appreciate

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

There's black music worth listening to that happened waaay before Childish Gambino.…

October 31, 2017

Jacob Banks: A Breath of Fresh Air in a World Plagued with Romance

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

Jump onboard if you are tired of heart-wrenching ballads.…

October 24, 2017

Songs to Bring an Alternative Spook to Your Halloween Playlist

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Any avid observers of Halloween know you can’t just play 'The Monster Mash' on repeat for all of October.…

October 23, 2017

A Christian College Student’s Playlist

Stephanie Yamoah, Towson University

These songs can offer an emotional support through every situation.…

October 22, 2017

The 6 Essential Playlists for College Students

Maya Halabi, UTSA

You know, to prevent breaking your thumb scrolling through your library in search of a specific song and whatnot.…

October 14, 2017

Is Fergie’s New Music Glamorous or So Two Thousand and Late?

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

The Dutchess has returned at last and, with some bumps in the road, has created work that’s worth a listen.…

October 11, 2017

What Defines Corny Rap?

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

These are the four rappers who are commonly called out as corny and why people perceive them as so.…

October 8, 2017

How ‘One Tree Hill’ Made Music Matter

Allie DiGennaro, Emerson College

The show that used music as a dialogue.…

October 4, 2017

How to Start Your Vinyl Collection in the Midst of Its Vintage Comeback

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

After a forty-year dormancy, vinyl has reemerged as an interest for many millennials, and it’s never too late to hop on the bandwagon yourself.…

October 4, 2017

XXXTentacion and Abuse: How Far Can an Artist Be Distanced from Their Music?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The politics and lessons of XXXTentacion’s abusive behavior—which is by no means exclusive to him—and rash of domestic abuse among young hip-hop artists.…

September 26, 2017

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