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The 10th anniversary cover of Del Rey's album.

Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness’ Turns 10

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Looking back at the melancholic anthem in celebration of its 10th anniversary.…

July 20, 2022

A colorful illustration stylizing the album cover of Olivia Rodrigo's debut album 'Sour' highlights the diversity and youthfulness of the tracks' sounds and subjects.

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ Exemplifies the Female Voice in the Music Industry

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

This Disney star and up-and-coming musician has become an inspiration with the release of her debut album, which explores anger, jealousy and heartbreak in a variety of genres.…

June 10, 2021

An illustration of the Glass Animals "Dreamland" album cover

Glass Animals’ ‘Dreamland’ Uses Multimedia To Redefine the Album Release

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Their latest record is far more than just a collection of songs: Here’s a closer look at how the band has changed the game when it comes to debuting new music.…

August 25, 2020

In an article about his album What Could Possibly Go Wrong, a photo of Dominic Fike leaning out a car window

‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong’ in Dominic Fike’s Playful Experiments?

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

As he rises from obscurity to stardom, the singer's new album combines bright, reckless sound with dark lyrics about the pressures of fame.…

August 16, 2020

In an article about her new EP, minor, a photo of Gracie Abrams in her bedroom with her recording equipment

Gracie Abrams’ ‘Minor’ Is an Honest EP About Young Love

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

At just 20 years old, the singer-songwriter passionately weaves lyrics about teenage romance and heartbreak into her debut EP.…

August 13, 2020

OneRepublic

OneRepublic Is an Underrated Band That Deserves More Recognition

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Ryan Tedder's band has been releasing versatile hits for nearly two decades, but they still remain under the radar.…

July 8, 2020

Set My Heart On Fire Immediately

‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’ Shows the Power of Feeling Everything

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Throughout Perfume Genius' latest album, Mike Hadreas embraces emotional excess and channels it into one of the best indie pop efforts of the year.…

June 16, 2020

Photo from Charli XCX's how i'm feeling now photoshoot

Charli XCX Fails To Break New Ground on ‘How I’m Feeling Now’

Emma T., UC Berkeley

With her new album, many listeners had hoped the artist would create music that cemented her genius. Instead, fans were left underwhelmed.…

June 15, 2020

An illustration of Dylan Brady and Laura Les from the group, 100 gecs

100 Gecs Tests the Limits of Electronic Music and Pop Culture

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

In a bold statement about the absurdity of the current music industry, this musical duo takes their sound to satirical extremes.…

June 11, 2020

Christmas music

Pop Does Christmas: 11 Holiday Mixes That’ll Have You Boppin’

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Nothings says 'tis the season like a go-to Christmas track.…

December 6, 2019

Puth

Charlie Puth Reveals a New Bad Boy Persona in His New Singles

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

I don’t know who hurt him, but they better watch their back.…

September 28, 2019

WILLOW

Willow Smith’s Debut Album, ‘WILLOW,’ Shines With Spiritual Confidence

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘WILLOW’ finds serenity in the Cosmos.…

August 22, 2019

Sammy Rae & The Friends

The Sweet Sound Of Sammy Rae & The Friends

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

One up-and-coming artist and her Friends are fusing pop and jazz into musical masterpieces, one song at a time.…

August 15, 2019

driver era

Why the Driver Era Might Just Be the Next Big Thing

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The Jonas Brothers aren’t the only brothers taking the music scene by storm.…

July 14, 2019

Harry Styles

Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Similar to Lady Gaga, Freddy Mercury and David Bowie, Styles uses his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.…

May 6, 2018

Charli XCX

Charli XCX’s ‘Pop 2’ Is Her Finest Release Yet

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

'Pop 2' is Charli’s most challenging release to date, pushing the genre's boundaries and disputing commonly held truths about real pop.…

January 10, 2018

pop

The 9 Top Pop Hits of 2017

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

From Charli to Carly and Dua to Lorde, here are 2017’s best pop hits.…

December 21, 2017

Grammy

The 11 Grammy Nominated Tracks of 2017

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

Don't miss out on these Grammy nominated tracks from the past year.…

December 18, 2017

Halsey & G-Easy

G-Eazy and Halsey Are Relationship Goals

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

G-Eazy and Halsey are 2017's Bonnie and Clyde.…

December 16, 2017

Meet Avanti Nagral: Pop Star, Harvard Student and Global Health Activist

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

The first student to pursue a dual degree from two prestigious institutions also has a virtual reality music video titled 'I Like.'…

September 16, 2017