TikTok audios

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

in an article about not okay, an illustration of a person crying

‘Not Okay’ Exposes the Ugly Truth Behind Social Media Culture

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Teased on TikTok, this new film will challenge viewers' expectations.…

August 13, 2022

screenshot from joji glimpse of us video

Joji’s ‘Glimpse of Us’ Exposes the Harsh Reality of Grief

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

Whether you’re grieving a breakup, a death or just the passage of time, the song is a beautiful reminder that you are not alone.…

August 4, 2022

Illustration of a man in a hardhat, who is credited with starting the viral "bing bong" TikTok audio.

Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know About TikTok’s ‘Bing Bong’

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The viral New York meme that has taken TikTok and the sports industry by storm only continues to rise in popularity.…

December 22, 2021

Celebrating the Earnest Magic of ‘The Muppets’ 10 Years Later

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Made by fans for fans, the beloved musical comedy film is a perfect example of what to do when you want to revisit a beloved property.…

November 29, 2021

Tai Verdes’ Debut, ‘TV,’ Exudes Playful Pop and Resilience

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

On his first album, the singer-songwriter recklessly commits to music, helped by brutally honest lyrics, sonic sheen and a groundbreaking marketing strategy.…

September 20, 2021

Mars Musician in article about TikTok art

‘Remember Me’ TikTok Trend Sees Creators Celebrating Unique Artists

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

A cover by @mars_is_great is inspiring other users to include the song in videos of their own as they appreciate remarkable works.…

September 17, 2021

An art piece of the Backyardigans, including a moose, penguin, ladybug, kangaroo and hippo, standing together. (Illustration by Ro Odendahl, Montserrat College of Art)

‘The Backyardigans’ Have Taken Over TikTok With a New Musical Trend

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

The story of how 'Castaways,' a bossa nova-inspired song from a children's show, became a chart-topping hit.…

June 19, 2021

Image of Aurora in article about song Runaway

AURORA’s ‘Runaway’ Inspires Whimsy in Millions of TikTok Creators

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The 2015 hit song brought the artist an unforeseen amount of attention after it went viral as part of a TikTok trend focused on the romanticization of life.…

June 15, 2021

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