Eruption: Eddie Van Halen’s Footprint

Eruption: Eddie Van Halen’s Footprint

Of the many musicians that have stepped into the limelight over the decades, Eddie Van Halen, the life-long guitar player for the band Van Halen, was one of the few to leave a lasting footprint on the music industry. Eddie is regarded as one of the great guitar...
Kodak in the Sun: On a Fictional Flight Home

Kodak in the Sun: On a Fictional Flight Home

I kinda lost track of my time here in America, especially after the one-year mark. I mean, I was supposed to fly home in May, but then the pandemic happened, and things were always changing. Like seriously tho, AU was still planning to do dorm and offline classes a...
Respect the Classics: Radiohead and Muse

Respect the Classics: Radiohead and Muse

Some of the most dramatic, emotional, and heart-wrenching music can be found in Radiohead’s discography. That same sentiment can be true when you skim through the records that Muse has produced. Though both bands were founded within a decade of each other, the...
Redefining the Black and Brown Woman: Introduction

Redefining the Black and Brown Woman: Introduction

Once upon a time two years ago during my sophomore year, I was handed the aux in an Uber with friends on our way to a concert. It was a girl’s night. But as I scrolled through my playlists, I was shocked at the lack of actual female artists; particularly Black and...
Songs for the Socially Distanced

Songs for the Socially Distanced

Life seems to be full of question marks these days, and all of this time spent quarantining in solitude and social distancing can inspire some serious self-reflection. If you find yourself feeling especially introspective during this strange time, take a listen to...