Music
Monday, June 29, 2026
Anytime I am doing anything boring, such as taking a walk or doing household chores, I always have to have my favorite music in my ears. I had a job once, where I cleaned a hospital, and when it got quiet, and the visitors went home, I had music in...
Music has the power to tell stories in the form of a ballad. Whether it’s a love story by Taylor Swift or a deep and personal recount by Ed Sheeran, music has the ability to communicate the story and heart behind the original musician. What could covers of songs offer?...
Many countries have had a fair share of artists dominating the music industry; that said, countries within Africa have had a hard time entering the limelight. That isn’t to say African artists haven’t had any influence within the music industry. As a matter of fact, African musical influences can be...
Is it just me, or is everyone waiting for their invitation to Honolulu just to—according to Kid Cudi, get that Maui Wowie? To be honest, I had no idea what that meant at first, but after tying together some context clues and common sense, I think I can confidently say...
A red sign has been placed on a genre that should have remained untouched–and not a giant neon one to keep us dancing all night long, an eviction notice instead. Years ago, we could walk into any house party and expect only the top, classic playlist of our dreams. No...
If you are on any social media such as TikTok or Instagram, then it is more than likely you have heard of Chappell Roan, or at the very least, have heard her music. Responsible for hits such as “HOT TO GO”, “Good Luck, Babe”, and my personal favorite “Pink Pony...
Transportation has been one of the significant issues fans have to tackle when planning trips to concerts and festivals. In a perfect world, stadiums would have various convenient ways for fans to travel to their events. Unfortunately, many stadiums in the United States can be so much of a hassle...
Zara Larsson’s line “Boots!” is more than just an ego boost. It’s a mixture of ferocity, fabulosity, and genius wrapped in glittery bows of chicness and sass. It personifies the energy that Larsson brings to the song in just one line, and it gives the song even more life than...
Imagine a world where only men were involved in the music industry. Think of how different our connection with music would be–would women be able to connect with artists in the same way? Would young girls still have the same role models as they do now? Without women, where would...
I feel like no matter what song you decide to listen to, for example, The Beatles, Kiss, or even Madonna, you as the listener know exactly who you are listening to. Even if you do not fully know the lyrics of the song, there will be no mistaking the artist...
Live performances are probably one of the toughest and most demanding parts of a musician’s job. Having to tie together the singing aspect, dancing aspect, visual aspect, and appeal subject it to heavy criticism, and only few artists have been able to master the art of live performance over the...
Over this past weekend, people from across the country joined together to celebrate community and resistance against fascism through song. The nationwide protest was organized by Singing Resistance, which is a grassroots movement with over 95 chapters across the US. You have probably seen this group’s work before, even if...
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