Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

The spooky season has officially arrived with the studio’s annual terrifying seasonal event. So how are each of the haunted houses?

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Recently released demo ‘Love of Mine’ reminds us of the Imagine Dragons’ road to its latest album.

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

While recent releases may be following larger trends, the music also reveals something interesting about a genre defined by love songs.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

After two years of delays and cancellations, the artist makes his return to the Windy City, and his fans were more than ready.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

The Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer has gone through significant changes since he began his music career.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Oftentimes, the hype around a highly anticipated album is ruined when it’s leaked to the public without the artist’s consent. But recently, stars like Ariana Grande and Maisie Peters are using the practice to give them an edge and fuel more excitement for future releases.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Since his rise to fame, many fans have drawn parallels between this year’s star Super Bowl performer and the King of Pop, but the artist prefers to highlight his own originality instead.

Kieran Benson, Luther College

More than two months after being snubbed by the Grammys, the Canadian recording artist gave a high-energy halftime performance of his massive collection of hits.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

The world of social media is often full of indignity. It offers an oasis of cruelty just as much as it offers an oasis of opportunity and information-seeking. It perpetuates the rise of bullies.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

While some critics have dismissed the artist’s latest album, a look at the lyrics paints a portrait of a singer who has found some measure of peace after a period of chaos.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Some want us to separate the art from the artist, but that doesn’t remove the sexism, misogyny, toxicity and depraved messages about love, sex, drugs and women present in his work.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The past four years have not been easy for the pop star, but she’s back in the music world and she’s making her mark.

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

After falling a little behind the times, its smooth sounds are back to capture the ears and hearts of listeners.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

If you’ve recovered from Coachella and are ready to bust out your IV hydration drip again, make sure not to miss these five acts!

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

Pop music is cool and all, but nothing inspires good music like two public, heartbreaking relationships.

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The once dark and mysterious singer is now enjoying the spotlight as one of pop music’s biggest stars.