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In an article about Olivia Rodrigo's punk rock influences, an illustrated girl stands with an off-the-shoulder dress and safety pins in her hair. In cut-out letters, the words "Olivia Rodrigo."

Olivia Rodrigo Takes on Female Rage in ‘GUTS’

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Rodrigo calls on female punk rock back to the mainstream with “GUTS.”…

September 26, 2023

Pop Punk Has Returned to the Spotlight

With artists such as WILLOW and Olivia Rodrigo incorporating aspects of the genre into their music, the style seems to be making a comeback.…

March 28, 2022

After 17 Years of Paramore, Fans Want To Know What Comes Next

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

The American emo pop-punk band first made their mark on the music industry in the mid-2000s, but the group has been relatively quiet ever since — until now.…

December 16, 2021

Emo Night Offers a Refreshing Throwback to Millennial Music

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As club promoters have come to realize just how nostalgic punk and pop-punk really is, nights themed around these genres have only become more and more popular.…

December 9, 2021

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

Not In Chronological Order two black and red silhouetted figures

Julia Michaels Finally Steps Into the Spotlight With ‘Not In Chronological Order’

Kieran Benson, Luther College

After a decade behind the scenes of many chart-topping pop hits, the singer-songwriter has debuted her own solo studio album.…

June 8, 2021

An imaginative illustration of what Ella Jane portrays in her latest single, bored&blind

‘Bored&Blind’ Signals That Ella Jane Is the Future of Indie Pop

Kieran Benson, Luther College

Ella Jane's latest single is a reflection of her talent and cements her as an artist to watch out for in 2021.…

March 24, 2021

No other band is quite like the 1975. The band has managed to create a unique sound and era with every new album. Notes on a Conditional Form is no different as it causes anticipation in its fans.

The Constant Evolution of the 1975 Keeps Fans Intrigued

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The band has managed to create a unique sound and aesthetic with every new album, leaving many wondering what else they might have in store.…

May 19, 2020

The 10 Best Modern Baseball Songs, for Anyone Still Mourning the Group’s Breakup

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

You’re definitely gonna miss it all.…

April 1, 2019

Facing the End of an Era: The Final Warped Tour Is Sadly Here

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

With Warped Tour’s final tour approaching this June, it’s important to reflect on the music community it created over its 23-year reign.…

March 12, 2018

The 5 Best Pop Punk Bands from Your ’90s Childhood

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

The 2000s were blessed with iconic pop punk bands that bring you not only nostalgia, but excitement in every playback.…

February 14, 2018

The Paradox of The Killers’ New Album, ‘Wonderful Wonderful’

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

How can a band with such a spotty track record hold our attention for thirteen years?…

October 6, 2017

In Their Third Album, Pop-Punk’s Neck Deep Takes a Somber Turn

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

After the death of frontman Ben Barlow’s dad derailed the British group’s tour, their newest work explores mortality from an intensely personal point of view.…

September 18, 2017

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