Clairo’s New Album ‘Sling’ Begs the Question: Clairo, Are You Okay? Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington The popular indie artist known for her dreamy music explores deeper and more intense topics in her sophomore release.… September 12, 2021
Anthony Ramos Reaffirms His Storytelling Abilities With ‘Love and Lies’ Jenna Nelson, Scripps College The Brooklyn-based performer first showed his narrative power in 'The Good and the Bad,' and his most recent album is no different.… August 2, 2021
‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Is On Its Way, and Here’s What Scooter Braun Had To Say Mariam Nasief, Columbia University As Swift prepares for the release of her re-recorded fourth studio album, Big Machine Records feigns confusion over the feud surrounding her masters.… July 16, 2021
Men Should Stop Criticizing Women’s Sexual Expression in ‘WAP’ Emily Jewett, University of San Diego Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collab isn’t as scandalous as the internet wants you to believe.… August 21, 2020
Bollywood Item Numbers Use Music to Bolster Misogyny Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University These musical numbers, which have little relevance to the plot, can be fun, but ultimately perpetuate debilitating social roles for women.… March 26, 2020
Grammy Night 2020 Leaves Audiences Feeling Uneasy Caleb Dukes, Rice University The event was overshadowed by the death of Kobe Bryant and looming allegations about the Recording Academy.… January 30, 2020