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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

Ruel’s Debut EP, ‘Ready,’ Is a Reminder of the Confusion of Young Love

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

He’s 16 and 'Ready' to Ruel the world.…

March 14, 2019

Kehlani’s New Mixtape, ‘While We Wait,’ Is a Dramatized Exposé of Relationships

Jillian Morris, Chapman University

The project addresses romantic partners, children and friends, all relationships characterized by different kinds of love.…

March 11, 2019

Tash Sultana Turned to Music for Recovery, and the Result Is Beautiful

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The self-taught musician and recovering addict turned her studio into a therapist’s chaise and her music into a sensation.…

March 7, 2019

Why Don’t We’s Rapid Road to Fame

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

They’re like a newer, better One Direction, at least according to Logan Paul.…

March 7, 2019

Multi-Award Winning Gospel Phenomenon Kirk Franklin Is for Everyone

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Whether you like Christian music or not, Franklin's is worth a listen.…

March 6, 2019

SHAED’s Electro Pop EP, ‘MELT,’ Drags Your Heart Through a Love Story

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Throw on some SHAED.…

March 1, 2019

Poetic, Elegant and Electronic, Elliot Moss’ Music Is Unlike Anything You’ve Heard

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Moss has turned the high school 'I want to start a band' phase into a career.…

February 22, 2019

‘A Black Man in a White World,’ Michael Kiwanuka Is Pioneering Neo-Folk

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

He’s one of the few artists creating new, old, soul music.…

February 21, 2019

Toro y Moi's "Outer Peace" is personal, yet appealing to large audiences. (Image via Vanyaland)

Toro y Moi’s ‘Outer Peace’ Will Make You Inner Happy Dance

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

It's a modern album from a modern man.…

February 7, 2019

4 Female Vocalists Primed to Have a Breakout Year in 2019

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Sasha Sloan, Allie McDonald, Willow Smith and Billie Marten will all be household names soon.…

January 28, 2019

We Three’s Debut Album, a Paean to Love, Is Sincere but Meticulous

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The 'America's Got Talent' alumni are primed for the spotlight.…

January 15, 2019

A Look Into Billie Eilish’s Precipitous Rise to Fame

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

She's gone from locals to Lollapalooza in less than a year.…

December 4, 2018

Why I Chose School Instead of Music (at Least for Now)

Christian Cannon, Rice University

For anyone struggling to decide their passion and their education, it doesn't get easier.…

September 27, 2018

Columbian-Canadian Jessie Reyez Is an Artist You Need to Know

Christian Cannon, Rice University

The R&B singer's striking appearance and iconoclastic lyrics have her primed for a breakthrough.…

September 5, 2018

Sleeping at Last Has Released ‘Six,’ the Latest Track on His Complex Concept Album

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

The song refers to 'type six' on an enneagram, which is just one of five sections on his album, 'Atlas: Year Two.'…

August 30, 2018

13 Latin Bops That Are Probably Missing from Your Playlist

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

If 'Despacito' taught us anything, it's that we've been sleeping on Latin music.…

July 25, 2018

7 Mellow EDM Artists That Are Perfect for Your Summer Playlist

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

Chill, spacey and hypnotic, EDM should be your move for the summer. …

June 17, 2018

The 15 Biggest Bands + Musicians on Tour This Summer

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

This list is assuming that Drake will be able to tour without a backbone.…

June 14, 2018

French Songwriter Héloïse Letissier Now Prefers ‘Chris,’ Thank You

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The artist formerly known as Christine and the Queens has rebranded.…

June 13, 2018

Young Rapper Caye Drops Debut Album ‘PinkTree Paradise’

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

It’s going to be hard to beat the summer heat with this fire album at the top of the charts.…

June 9, 2018

On ‘God’s Favorite Customer,’ Father John Misty Gets Small

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

The singer-songwriter’s 2018 album, 'God’s Favorite Customer,' is quieter, sadder and more honest than ever before.…

June 9, 2018

Fox’s ‘The Four’ Aims to Give Vocal Contests a Facelift

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Rebecca Black is back, amongst other developments.…

June 8, 2018

At the Midway Mark: The 5 Best Albums of 2018 So Far

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

Jumping into June means the year is already halfway over. Here are the best 2018 albums, with plenty more to come.…

June 8, 2018

Spotify Flip Flops, Rescinding Its Hate Content and ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

R. Kelly and XXXTentacion, both of whom were targeted by the policy, actually saw their streams rise during the probation.…

June 5, 2018

University of New York Student Has Big Hopes in the Big City

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In an industry with an abundance of mainstream talent, Allison Altschiller is paving her own way through music.…

May 13, 2018

Janelle Monáe’s ‘Dirty Computer’ Is Empowering Queer Black Women

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

In her new album 'Dirty Computer,' Janelle Monáe reminds us once again why she’s one of the best political artists out there.…

May 10, 2018

Hunjiya, aka Alice Kim, Produced Family-Inspired Music for Her ‘Lineage’ EP

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

University of Miami's Alice Kim dedicated her recent EP to her grandparents after spending a summer with them.…

May 6, 2018

This Yale University Student Just Won the 2018 Young Composer Award

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Inspired by modern-day visual art, Max Vinetz strives to impact others.…

May 4, 2018

Pedro Cañas Works to Break the Barriers Between Ages

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

The New York University sophomore composes beautiful songs that make an impact on all who listen to them.…

May 3, 2018

Hip-Hop Artist Mike Melinoe Is Back with a New Sound, Single and Sense of Perspective

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

After taking a hiatus to explore other creative pursuits, Melinoe is back with a new single, 'Cyclones,' and fresh new sound.…

April 30, 2018

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