Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Not all gifts are created equal, especially when buying for the musician in your life.
Not all gifts are created equal, especially when buying for the musician in your life.
Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin
In this latest trend, people are embracing villainy and choosing to put themselves first.
In this latest trend, people are embracing villainy and choosing to put themselves first.
Aly Walters, Michigan State University
The images do more than just make the music stand out; they can also signify the musician’s journey throughout their career and even tell a story of its own.
The images do more than just make the music stand out; they can also signify the musician’s journey throughout their career and even tell a story of its own.
Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio
Oftentimes, the hype around a highly anticipated album is ruined when it’s leaked to the public without the artist’s consent. But recently, stars like Ariana Grande and Maisie Peters are using the practice to give them an edge and fuel more excitement for future releases.
Oftentimes, the hype around a highly anticipated album is ruined when it’s leaked to the public without the artist’s consent. But recently, stars like Ariana Grande and Maisie Peters are using the practice to give them an edge and fuel more excitement for future releases.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh
Although some people are claiming that the genre has reached its end, several others counter that it’s simply changing.
Although some people are claiming that the genre has reached its end, several others counter that it’s simply changing.
Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University
With a number of artistic spaces closed due to COVID-19, many innovators are finding new ways to turn their extended time at home into an advantage.
With a number of artistic spaces closed due to COVID-19, many innovators are finding new ways to turn their extended time at home into an advantage.
Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester
Concert and other music documentaries give us access to the lives behind the public faces of artists such as Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift and more.
Concert and other music documentaries give us access to the lives behind the public faces of artists such as Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift and more.
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.
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.
Eva Halvax, University of Arizona
The musician pairs the melancholy with the joyful aspects of life, creating a balance of carefree nostalgia.
The musician pairs the melancholy with the joyful aspects of life, creating a balance of carefree nostalgia.
Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University
Events that are months away are being canceled because of COVID-19, but many artists are stepping up to give fans something in return.
Events that are months away are being canceled because of COVID-19, but many artists are stepping up to give fans something in return.
Nina Dutta, Occidental College
Staying home for the greater good — the social media platform has become the next Madison Square Garden.
Staying home for the greater good — the social media platform has become the next Madison Square Garden.
Bryan Lance, Liberty University
You know you’ve made it when your drink of choice is your own booze.
You know you’ve made it when your drink of choice is your own booze.
Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician’s live performances.
Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician’s live performances.
Megan Thompson, Montclair State University
The young singer brought fans down a road toward the weird and wonderful world of the average teenage girl.
The young singer brought fans down a road toward the weird and wonderful world of the average teenage girl.
From the casual lyric drops to dragging misogynists, the musician took important stands and summed up an influential, storied career (so far).
From the casual lyric drops to dragging misogynists, the musician took important stands and summed up an influential, storied career (so far).
Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville
The multi-talented musician and ‘Hamilton’ cast member is one of the most innovative artists working today.
The multi-talented musician and ‘Hamilton’ cast member is one of the most innovative artists working today.
A ‘Fine Line’ opinion that’s as unbiased as I can be.
Kristin Auld, St John’s University
The pop star’s presence was inescapable.
The pop star’s presence was inescapable.
Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University
“I’d take a personal connection of 10,000 people over a commercial audience of a million.”
“I’d take a personal connection of 10,000 people over a commercial audience of a million.”
Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College
We all love when we get to see our favorite artists on the screen, but what happens when the reality doesn’t live up to the hype?
We all love when we get to see our favorite artists on the screen, but what happens when the reality doesn’t live up to the hype?
Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
The artist’s latest release, ‘Our Place,’ has all the hallmarks of a viral hit.
The artist’s latest release, ‘Our Place,’ has all the hallmarks of a viral hit.
The Nashville dark-pop savant is combining his confessional songwriting with a sultry, haunting sound.
The Nashville dark-pop savant is combining his confessional songwriting with a sultry, haunting sound.
The diy musician and performance artist wants to radically transform the music industry, and so far she’s succeeded.
The diy musician and performance artist wants to radically transform the music industry, and so far she’s succeeded.
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.
The self-taught musician and recovering addict turned her studio into a therapist’s chaise and her music into a sensation.
Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College
Inspired by modern-day visual art, Max Vinetz strives to impact others.
Inspired by modern-day visual art, Max Vinetz strives to impact others.
Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University
The New York University sophomore composes beautiful songs that make an impact on all who listen to them.
The New York University sophomore composes beautiful songs that make an impact on all who listen to them.
Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College
These artists are redefining queer music.
These artists are redefining queer music.