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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

Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.…

January 3, 2020

Billie Eilish Breaks the Wall Between Strange and Vulnerable in ‘Carpool Karaoke’

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The young singer brought fans down a road toward the weird and wonderful world of the average teenage girl.…

January 1, 2020

How Taylor Swift’s Billboard Woman of the Decade Speech Solidified Her Stardom

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

From the casual lyric drops to dragging misogynists, the musician took important stands and summed up an influential, storied career (so far).…

December 27, 2019

‘Runaway’ Shows Hayley Kiyoko Exploring the Lows of a Relationship

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The song caps off a passionate four-song EP that might be the musician's best work yet.…

December 24, 2019

Harry Styles Fine Line illustration by Natasha McDonald for Caleb Dukes' music review article

How Harry Styles’ ‘Fine Line’ Sounds to a New Fan

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

A 'Fine Line' opinion that’s as unbiased as I can be.…

December 18, 2019

MTV Is a Shell of Its Former Self, and Has Been For a While

Brendan Bell, Towson University

What caused the No. 1 channel for music to become just another reality show network?…

December 17, 2019

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

Pop Does Christmas: 11 Holiday Mixes That’ll Have You Boppin’

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Nothings says 'tis the season like a go-to Christmas track.…

December 6, 2019

The Latest Album by Kanye Is Just Like Its Artist, Manic

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

If you're an OG fan of the melodramatic rapper, you probably hate him now.…

December 2, 2019

‘Beautiful Ghosts’ Is a Haunting Piece From Taylor Swift

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The pop star's contribution to the 'Cats' soundtrack parallels her own life in a few ways.…

November 29, 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

#IStandWithTaylorSwift Goes Beyond Just Another Internet Feud

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Taylor Swift is fighting for the rights of musicians to retain control over their own work.…

November 26, 2019

3 Local Jersey Artists Changing the Music Scene

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

“I’d take a personal connection of 10,000 people over a commercial audience of a million.”…

November 25, 2019

Ariana Grande and More Shine on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Soundtrack

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The album is full of legends, from Chaka Khan to Donna Summer.…

November 14, 2019

Illustration by Simon Wang, JESUS IS KING by Kanye West is his worst album article by Brendan Bell

Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Is a Soulless Gospel Album

Brendan Bell, Towson University

The new album might be his worst one yet.…

November 10, 2019

Conan Gray Came Out With a New Single, and I’m Crazy About It

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

'Maniac' shows that the singer is a force to be reckoned with, in dating and in the music industry.…

November 7, 2019

Selena Gomez Drops New Tracks, But Runs Into Drama

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Her new tracks 'Lose You To Love Me' and 'Look At Her Now' have skyrocketed up the charts, but they've also attracted some haters.…

November 1, 2019

‘Lights Up’ Showcases a Different Side of British Singer Harry Styles

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

We stan artists coming into their own.…

October 22, 2019

We Have to Talk About the ‘Euphoria’ Score

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The brand new project from Labrinth has finally been released.…

October 17, 2019

The Reemergence of Reggaeton and Its New Soundscape

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The catchy tunes and Latin influence of this music sensation have everyone listening, dancing and wondering about this genre's burst into the mainstream.…

October 14, 2019

Listening to Tessa Violet Is Never a Bad Idea

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

If you’ve never heard of the yellow-haired, jumpsuit-wearing musician, get ready to have her music change your entire life.…

October 14, 2019

Niall Horan Is Ready for Fans to Meet a New Side of Him in His Single ‘Nice to Meet Ya’’

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

Fans are shocked as the former One Direction singer strips his boy-band identity for a persona that suits his age.…

October 14, 2019

Taking a Closer Look at New Orleans and Their Musical Gumbo

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Big Easy is known for jazz, but is it what everyone's listening to? It's time to explore the multifaceted music scene that includes rock, rap and funk.…

October 12, 2019