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The Importance of Supporting the Local Music Scene

In a time where many popular artists' concerts are selling out, people may look to nearby bands for the ideal concertgoing experience.…

March 20, 2023

Taylor Swift singing in front of strands of pink lights in her video for her song Lover.

Taylor Swift and the Songs That Led Her to Her ‘Lover,’ Joe Alwyn

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The music icon has endured a long road, filled with hits and heartbreaks, to find her soon-to-be husband.…

March 6, 2022

in article about Laurel Hell, a photograph of Mitski

On ‘Laurel Hell,’ Mitski Grapples With How Capitalism Compromises Craft

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The artist's most recent album will take you on an 11-song journey through the dark realities of fame.…

February 19, 2022

Justin Wilson II: The 7-Year-Old Drummer With Impeccable Groove

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

How can a child be better than most adults at playing an instrument? The answer lies not in skill but rather in pure emotion and talent.…

November 28, 2021

Awakening Your Creativity Well: How To Stay Motivated as a Musician

Daniel Reed

Keep your eyes on the prize.…

November 10, 2021

‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey’ Redefines the Superstar

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

The R&B icon's memoir is a story chronicled by a woman who has known brokenness and imprisonment, but has found her light at the end of the tunnel.…

October 21, 2020

Lauv sings while using the color blue and yellow to represent the emotions of his performance.

Singer Lauv Creates His Own Silver Linings During Quarantine

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The self-proclaimed 'one man boy band' has kept busy by making music and advocating for mental health amidst the global pandemic.…

July 12, 2020

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

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

On his debut, Austin-based Lonesome Rhodes Fights to Untangle Himself From His Past and Future

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

With 'Phantom Palace,' Kevin Johnson introduces his own brand of 'time travel pop.'…

August 15, 2019

Jazz-Influenced Songwriter Aaron Rizzo Has Released a New Single, ‘Where Your Lips Have Been’

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Ithaca College student has spent his entire life creating music, and now he's ready to share it with the world.…

May 24, 2018

Charlie Puth’s Sophomore Album ‘Voicenotes’ Doesn’t Disappoint

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

After a mediocre debut album, Puth’s 'Voicenotes' offers a great comeback for the artist.…

May 17, 2018

Is Halsey Problematic?

Grace John, Rutgers University

Bad at love? More like bad at picking up on social cues.…

May 14, 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

USC’s Aliyah Christian on Being a Millennial Musician

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

Aliyah Christian from the University of Southern California is challenging the stereotype of college students by pursuing all her dreams, all with passion.…

April 13, 2018

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