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
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
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
To Celebrate KOAN Sound’s Newest EP, Here Are 5 of the Duo’s Best Tracks Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver The most talented team in all of electronic music continues their trend of groundbreaking sounds.… September 6, 2019
What to Expect From Harry Styles’ Upcoming Album Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College The former One Direction star's interview with Rolling Stone gives fans key insight into his upcoming album.… September 4, 2019
Remembering Jeff Buckley’s ‘Grace,’ 25 Years Later Christopher Duggan, Boise State University As the only release before the artist’s untimely death, the album still amazes with its virtuosity, diversity and passion… September 3, 2019
Is T-Swift’s New Album, “Lover,” Returning to Her Roots? Lauren Do, Davidson College The more important question ... are we ready for it?… September 3, 2019
Addic.tech Is the Best Site for Discovering Underground Bass Music Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver Addic.tech breaks the music-streaming mold by providing a passionate, high-quality experience.… September 1, 2019
Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ Shows Lyrical Maturity Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College Taylor isn't crying over boys anymore.… August 28, 2019
Why Normani Is Already a Star in Her Own Right Kala Horvat, University of Georgia You should seriously be anticipating the upcoming debut solo album from the Fifth Harmony star.… August 27, 2019
Motivational Songs on the Blackboard Music Charts Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University Here are 10 motivational tunes that will get you through the upcoming school year.… August 27, 2019
The Landscape of Rap Expands as Summer 2019 Comes to a Close Christine Bushart, Georgia State University Megan Thee Stallion’s moniker for summer 2019, “Hot Girl Summer,” illustrates the shifting demography of the rap game to include more women.… August 23, 2019
Christian French’s New EP Is Chock-Full of Contagious Energy Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University Let’s dive 'head first' into his newest release, 'bright side of the moon.'… August 23, 2019
Willow Smith’s Debut Album, ‘WILLOW,’ Shines With Spiritual Confidence Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago ‘WILLOW’ finds serenity in the Cosmos.… August 22, 2019
This ‘Superbloom’ Almost Blossoms … but Not Quite Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College Ra Ra Riot has some good ideas and some mediocre songs.… August 20, 2019
Nick Pitera Still Manages to Leave Audiences Speechless Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago He went viral years ago and he’s still singing his heart out.… August 20, 2019
YBN Cordae’s Debut Album, ‘The Lost Boy,’ Conveys the Struggle of Finding Your Purpose in Life Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago The raw debut album is a narrative toward self-discovery and meaning.… August 16, 2019
Klasey Jones’ New EP, ‘Arrival,’ Is an Electronic Blend of Past, Present and Future Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver One of the U.K.'s fastest-rising producers is expanding his signature style.… August 12, 2019
You Should Definitely Listen to Music in a Foreign Language Rocco Romano, University of Iowa Listen outside of your comfort zone.… August 12, 2019
A Breakdown of Taylor Swift’s New Song ‘The Archer’ Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University Taylor’s signature cryptic messages are back.… August 12, 2019
A Look into The Life of Art Neville — The Most Pertinent Funk Artist of The 20th Century Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell Even though he's gone, the New Orleans funkmaster lives on through memories and samples alike.… August 9, 2019
How Postmodern Jukebox Redefines Genre in Modern Music Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College Only Postmodern Jukebox could see Eminem in gypsy jazz.… August 8, 2019
3 Ways to Get Into New Music on Spotify Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College If you find yourself in a music rut, don't despair.… August 8, 2019
‘African Giant’ Comes Closer to New Heights, Let’s See What Comes After Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College Nigerian musician Burna Boy could be the next breakout artist.… August 6, 2019
Chance the Rapper’s ‘The Big Day’ Takes a Big Swing, and Falls Flat Christopher Duggan, Boise State University The Chicago MC’s debut album is a 22 track love letter to God, marriage and his wife that’s heavy on enthusiasm and light on most everything else.… August 6, 2019
Omar Apollo: The Music Industry Meets a First-Generation Mexican-American Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.… August 1, 2019
Blood Orange’s New Mixtape, ‘Angel’s Pulse,’ Shows a Timeless Devotion to Authenticity Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago This mixtape is inherently political and emotionally charged.… July 27, 2019
Dreamville’s New Compilation, ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III,’ Proves They Shouldn’t Be Treated as Underdogs Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago Dreamville finds strength and inspiration in numbers.… July 23, 2019
Ex-Disney Stars Aly & AJ Show Maturity in Their Recently Released Music Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University They’re leaving their Disney personas far behind.… July 22, 2019
These 5 Modern Bands Prove That Funk Music Isn’t Dead Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver Funk's not dead.… July 14, 2019
Why the Driver Era Might Just Be the Next Big Thing Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute The Jonas Brothers aren’t the only brothers taking the music scene by storm.… July 14, 2019
The Evolution of Body Positive Music Kristin Auld, St John’s University How the body-embracing tunes we love today came to be.… July 12, 2019
The Lumineers Portray the Spiral of Alcoholism in ‘Gloria’ Madison Feser, Seton Hall University The folk-rock band explores the generational impact of addiction.… July 11, 2019