Demi Lovato Is More Authentic Than Ever on ‘HOLY FVCK’ Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago The musician returns to their pop-rock roots for an introspective album that finds the artist taking control of their life.… September 21, 2022
Did Muse Mislead Their Fans About ‘Will of The People’? Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College The band's new album is rumored to showcase a return to their signature riff-heavy sound, but so far, it sounds like it won’t represent the will of their fanbase.… July 1, 2022
Hopping on the Band (Camino) Wagon After a Sensational Debut Album Joy Young, Chapman University The pop-rock trio’s enticing sound takes an effervescent stance on feeling your feelings with hard-hitting lyrics and a pop sound.… November 4, 2021
Jukebox the Ghost Is Your New Favorite Pop-Rock Band Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College The Washington D.C. trio puts catchy piano melodies at the center of their sound, and wears their love of Queen on their sleeves.… July 4, 2020
The Return of My Chemical Romance: Why We Can’t Get Enough of Them Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor We're clearly not okay (in a good way).… March 4, 2020
The Indie Pop Sounds of King Princess Hides Something More Radical Nina Dutta, Occidental College The musician's accessible tunes belie an artist bent on showcasing a real rock 'n' roll energy and confronting gender roles and heteronormativity.… February 15, 2020
Niall Horan Is Ready for Fans to Meet a New Side of Him in His Single ‘Nice to Meet Ya’’ Megan Thompson, Montclair State University Fans are shocked as the former One Direction singer strips his boy-band identity for a persona that suits his age.… October 14, 2019