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Are TikTok’s Sped-Up Songs Ruining Music?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.…

February 28, 2023

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Summer Walker’s ‘Still Over It’ Has Women Everywhere Ready for a Good Cry Session

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

After a two-year wait, the American R&B singer is preparing to release her second album that is sure to have female fans in their feels and craving more.…

October 22, 2021

Doja Cat is illustrated in space-themed attire and colors to demonstrate the aesthetic of her recent music videos.

Doja Cat’s Artistry Demonstrates the Value of Aesthetic

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

With the singer's recent release 'Planet Her' comes a renewed focus on captivating styles, something that has been lacking from mainstream pop as of late.…

August 4, 2021

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2021 Will Be Defined by Empowering Women in Music

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

With plenty of highly anticipated releases and online concerts slated for this year, here are the female artists to keep an ear out for.…

February 7, 2021

Illustration of Frank Ocean by Marcus Escobar for an article on avant-garde music

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

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6 Female Artists Who Prove Women Are Defining and Perfecting Alternative R&B

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

10/10 would recommend taking a listen.…

July 30, 2018

The 6 Rising Artists to Watch in 2018

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

Move over Mariah Carey, these artists have already hit all the right notes to sing in the new year!…

February 4, 2018

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The 2018 Grammys Marked Progress for People of Color, but Not Women

Alex Johnson, New York University

Though Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Bruno Mars took home a slew of high honors, critics claim that the Grammys snubbed female artists.…

January 29, 2018

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These 4 Grammy Nomination Categories Show a Step in the Right Direction

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2018 Grammys, and if they snub Kendrick a third time, that’s on them.…

December 20, 2017