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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

‘Bandana’ Steps Back Two Decades and Steps Up to the Plate

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib deliver some old school hip-hop nostalgia.…

July 9, 2019

GoldLink’s Debut Album, ‘Diaspora,’ is a Bridge Connecting African Sound and Culture

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This album honors black pride and celebrates diversity.…

July 6, 2019

‘Señorita’ Opens Up New Possibilities for Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

What’s next for these two artists?…

July 5, 2019

‘Late Night Feelings’ Album Feels Late in the Night

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Mark Ronson’s latest work is a fun sort of sad.…

July 4, 2019

Mac Miller’s New Posthumous Tracks Are Haunting Premonitions of His Untimely Fate

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Mac Miller’s self-awareness and inner trauma remain, but his spirit transcends.…

July 2, 2019

The Killers’ Debut Album, ‘Hot Fuss,’ Just Turned 15, Feel Old Yet?

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

I’ve been coming out of my cage for the past decade and a half, and I’m not doing just fine!…

July 2, 2019

5 Tracks From ‘Elevate’ That are Pushing Funk Music to New Heights

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

The funk group Lettuce continues to innovate and expand their sound on this amazing new album.…

July 1, 2019

Mandolin Orange Plays Americana With Their Heart on Their Sleeve

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

The duo's music combines their Appalachian influences with poignant lyrics about nostalgia and loss.…

July 1, 2019

8-Bit Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory Through Video Games

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

You'll never look at video games the same.…

June 28, 2019

The Second Coming of 2000s Pop Is Here, and Her Name Is Slayyyter

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Born from Stan Twitter and the ashes of early Britney rises Slayyyter, in all her glittery glory.…

June 19, 2019

South Asian Artist Raveena Aurora’s Debut Album, ‘Lucid,’ Transforms Cultural Pain into Spiritual Healing

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘Lucid’ is a safe space for inclusivity, representation and inner strength.…

June 13, 2019

A Great Big World is Creating Music That Explores Complex Issues and Inspires People to Keep Fighting

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

A Great Big World is not afraid to break barriers and challenge people to change.…

June 13, 2019

Change Isn’t ‘Easier’: An Exploration of 5 Seconds of Summer’s Evolving Sound

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

As the band's members have grown, their sound has changed. Some fans aren't happy about that.…

June 11, 2019

3 Reasons Why You Should Listen to The Marias

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

The band is so psychedelic that just listening to them will get you buzzed.…

June 5, 2019

Jamila Woods’ ‘LEGACY! LEGACY!’ Is a Sonic Send-Up to Black Culture

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The project is her strongest yet and rings with spiritual confidence.…

May 30, 2019

Fall in Love with Elle Casazza’s Music Before It’s Too Late

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

Her retro sound and clever lyrics will hook you before her new album drops.…

May 16, 2019

Jade Bird’s Self-Titled Debut Album Showcases a Raw Poignancy

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

At just 21-years-old, Bird seems poised for a vertiginous career.…

May 13, 2019

A Conversation with Morgan Gold, Chicago’s Pop Artist

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

The young musician is hoping to bring the Windy City to the pop soundscape.…

May 6, 2019

Have you ever blended your two favorite music genres together? Well, Crumb has, and the end result is worth a listen. (Image via Popscure)

Crumb’s Two Latest Singles Are Psychedelically Invigorating

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

Crumb's melding of psychadelic rock and groovy rhythms has produced an original, refreshing sound.…

April 29, 2019

Lil Nas X Is a Torchbearer for the Yeehaw Agenda

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

And nobody can tell him anything.…

April 20, 2019

5 Alternative Artists Who Are So Much More Than Their One Hit Wonders

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

You’ve probably forgotten about them, but you shouldn’t have.…

April 17, 2019

The Slaps’ New EP, ‘A,’ Is Simultaneously Innovative and Nostalgic

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Welcome to your go-to summer jams.…

April 15, 2019

Wallows’ Debut Album, ‘Nothing Happens,’ Teases a Wealth of Ingenuity

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

Dylan Minnette, of '13 Reason Why' fame, flexes his musical chops on the band's wobbly first project.…

April 9, 2019

The 10 Best Modern Baseball Songs, for Anyone Still Mourning the Group’s Breakup

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

You’re definitely gonna miss it all.…

April 1, 2019

Ocean Park Standoff’s EP Is the First Big Summer Sound of 2019

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Whether you're on a road trip or a bender, they're your soundtrack.…

March 28, 2019

Sigrid’s ‘Sucker Punch’ Is a Tale of Two Albums

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

The Norwegian pop sensation's debut is torn between her musicianship and her contractual obligations.…

March 28, 2019

I’m About to See Twenty One Pilots for the Fourth Time — Here’s Why

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

For me and so many others, a twenty one pilots concert is a second home.…

March 27, 2019

Jacob Latimore’s Newest Music Video Is a Beautiful Tragedy

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The shocking video for "Come Over Here" premiered live on YouTube, and fans are still beside themselves.…

March 26, 2019

You really need to listen to Billy Raffoul's latest EP ASAP. (Image via Sacks & Co.)

Rising Alt-Rock Phenom Billy Raffoul Has the Trappings of a Future Star

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

His unique voice and clever lyrics seem guaranteed to lead to a successful future.…

March 21, 2019

Why Dua Lipa’s ‘One Kiss’ Will Always Be a Timeless Pop Classic

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The song's narcotic catchiness is no accident.…

March 18, 2019

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