On Monday, May 11th, 2026, at 7:30 PM, at Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave, in New York, the Manhattan School of Music Chorale will trace a part of human expression in song, with a program spanning millennia and cultures, featuring music as varied as Lauriden’s “Les Chansons des Roses,” Schubert’s Mass in G, and Cook’s […]
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Why Made-for-Movie Songs Have The Best Cultural Staying Power
There was a time when films had a heavy impact on the popularity of songs; while that was mostly seen with popular music featured in films, oftentimes the best showcase of this is made-for-movie songs. During the early 2000s, animated movies were the largest examples of this. Movie franchises like Shrek and even the SpongeBob […]
Schools Need More Recognition for Non-Athletic Success
Everyone knows that sports in schools are more popular than other activities, such as Art class or Music class. Ever wonder why, though? It’s because it’s the money maker, and it gets the students a lot more excited than an art show or a music concert. I get it, we have the pep rallies, and […]
Top 5 Songs for May 2026
Who doesn’t love music? Check below to see if your favorite song has everyone singing along in our picks for the top five songs for the month of May! 1. “Man I Need” – Oliva Dean Sung beautifully by Oliva Dean, this song is perfect for just about any occasion to accompany you during your […]
Will Israel Be Banned From Eurovision?
The conflict in Palestine and the current war with Iran have unsurprisingly dismantled whatever good reputation Israel had within the global community. In Europe, the most widespread and publicised expression of this distaste can be seen in the coming Eurovision competition. Since its debut in 1956, the 2026 Eurovision contest is looking to be the […]
Africa’s Trajectory Of Becoming A Global Music Giant Should Have Been Seen A Mile Away
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 found in various music genres […]
The Eviction of House Music
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 matter the people around us, […]
Why Transportation Expansions Like Citi Field’s Would Help Musical Performances And Festivals
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 to get to that fans […]
No Music Without Women
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 music be? Luckily, the women […]
The Success Of Twenty One Pilots’ Drag Path Showcases The Importance Of Transformative Media
Music gaining traction in the time of the internet and social media is wildly different from past decades. It doesn’t matter how long ago the track premiered or by what band; once the internet latches on, the song will be given a new life in a new context. Popular alternative pop band Twenty One Pilots […]
Tailgating: America’s Pre-Game Parties
As far back as 1869, sports fans have been picnicking in the back of their vehicles while watching football games. As automobiles became more popular and widely available, so did tailgating culture. Picnic baskets were soon replaced with portable grills and plastic coolers, and now tailgating has become an exciting and often expected part of […]
AI Singers: Art or Imitation?
You are driving down the freeway, windows down, wind blowing through your hair. A song comes on that you have never heard before, by an artist whose name is brand new to you. When the drive is over, you search this new artist up on social media, because the song was amazing, and you would […]
