by adviser | Mar 15, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Concept albums have a special place in my heart. Something about telling a story through the concepts of music and taking the listener on a journey always resonates, and the commitment to artistry and creativity by the artists can be a joy to watch. A good chunk of my...
by adviser | Mar 15, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Man, it’s been forever since I’ve written one of these! Almost three years, in fact. Lots has changed since then, what with the development of a still-raging pandemic and World War 3 almost happening twice and of course, I’ve changed— I’ve seen friends come and go,...
by adviser | Mar 3, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
As you do a deep dive of Brooklyn-based indie/post-punk band Parquet Courts’ discography, you will probably come to notice one thing: the band is not too favorable to the pivotal role that technological devices drive our lives within the modern age. At least not lead...
by adviser | Mar 1, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Protest songs: From “Blowin’ in the Wind” to “This is America” Protest songs have been a central part of American music, life, and politics for hundreds of years. One of the most significant protest songs of all time is Bob Dylan’s 1963 single, “Blowin’ in the Wind”....
by adviser | Feb 27, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
From Beatlemania to One Direction Infection, images of young women have flashed across news screens. Historically these pictures have narratives attached to them often stating that these are “crazed fan girls” Beyond the inherently problematic narrative that these are...
