On TikTok, Music Is Entering Its ‘Villain Era’ Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin In this latest trend, people are embracing villainy and choosing to put themselves first. … April 22, 2022
Artists Like Frank Ocean and H.E.R. Are Heralds of an Avant-Garde Music Wave Haven Worley, University of Rochester With a mix of neo-soul, jazz fusion, hip-hop and pop, the rich, deep-set tones of a new genre are infiltrating popular culture.… December 10, 2020
TikTok Is Defining a New Wave of Popular Music Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University The videos are more than just dances and lip syncing challenges — the app is changing how we find music, and even affecting the music charts.… July 5, 2020
Is R&B Making A Long-Awaited Comeback to the Music Scene? Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick After falling a little behind the times, its smooth sounds are back to capture the ears and hearts of listeners.… January 21, 2020