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Over ten years after the release of “Friday,” Rebecca Black reentered the music scene with the announcement of her debut album Let Her Burn in January 2023. The debut single, “Crumbs” set the tone of the album and the songs that followed worked together to solidify...

In 2015 I met one of my favorite pop punk bands at Vans Warped Tour, a traveling music festival for alternative acts. I was only 12 at the time, so I honestly do not remember much of the interaction. I do remember that I was so excited to meet artists I admired, and I...

The band Wednesday released their latest single, “Bath County,” on Feb. 23, 2023, and it promises an emotion-packed album that blends together diverse sounds. Their upcoming album “Rat Saw God” is set to release April 7 of this year. “Bull Believer” and “Chosen To...

When you think of sound, what comes to mind? Really: take a moment to think of the concept of sound and see what associations you make. Now that you’ve done that, I would be willing to bet that many of you had some imagery come to mind, some sort of mental image of...

Last month, Justin Bieber announced that he was selling the rights to his music for a staggering $200 million. Merck Mercuriadis, the founder and CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Capital (which bought Bieber’s music catalog), explained that, “This acquisition ranks among the...

The ultimate guide to making a playlist for your boyfriend (girlfriend, partner, or loved one).  This history of curating a playlist as an act of love has been a time-honored tradition. And while the format may have changed throughout the yeast. Going from a mixed...

Music Moments in TV & Movies   A good soundtrack has the power to decide the tone of any scene and elevate the quality of a TV show or movie. Here are some great songs that I found through great shows.    Brothers in Arms - The West Wing   Aaron...

Groupies -  brave women of the 20th century that inspired many rock songs, were key in the 70s feminist movement and in my opinion, were the backbone of the rock industry. Let’s be honest here, groupies had a huge impact on pop culture, other than being inspiration...

Nepo Baby? Nope.  Citing Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Arcade Fire, and The Smiths as influences for their sound, Wallows have yet to disappoint with their continuous creations of unique instrumentals, distinctive vocals, and overall fun songs. With over 7,000,000...

Have y’all ever seen those “Breaking Bad: The Sitcom” videos around the internet? If not, you’re missing out, but essentially, they take scenes from Breaking Bad, and change up the vibe of the show to make it a corny 90s sitcom rather than the normal crime thriller...

Back in October 2021, when I was beginning to adjust to the college experience, I gave myself a goal. You might be thinking this goal was something like turn in all my assignments on time, or average a 4.0 GPA for the semester. But unfortunately, my compulsive...

She is not just another weird looking white woman with a guitar.  She is a part of me.  Okay, maybe I am being dramatic.  I have only really been listening to her work for the past four or so months, but it has already permanently altered my thinking. Although I would...

Hi guys! Welcome to On the DL Vol 1, I’m super excited to share some songs and artists that I personally believe should see the same amount of daylight as charting singles and mainstream artists do. As someone that’s a major SZA fan I was begging for her to drop an...

Chocolate-covered strawberries, romantic dinners, and roses reach their peak season every year on February 14. The “Day of Love” is the perfect time to show loved ones how much they are appreciated, and what better way to do so than to travel the globe searching for...

Hello, and welcome to the very first issue of my column– The 411. I’m very happy to have you! My name is Miranda, and I’m a sophomore in the Business & Entertainment program here at American. It just so happens that I also love to write. For this column I’ll be...

The first time I heard fredo disco, I felt seen as an insufferable teenager. His music was the perfect blend of pop punk, midwest emo, and the weird (yet slightly funny) guy from your calculus class who makes sarcastic comments. This is to say: he was a relatable,...

Throughout the endless search to discover new music, a common Google search of mine has often begun with these words: "Music that sounds like ___.” Typically, inserting the name of an artist that I’ve been most recently obsessed with easily yields a plethora of...

The late, great Mac Miller had the right idea in his fourth studio album The Divine Feminine. To be honest, I had never heard of the term before its release in 2016, and I had no idea what it  meant. It’s a quite beautiful sentiment: the existence of the divine...

Now more than ever, the expanse of musical possibilities feels infinite. With so many sounds and arrangements possible thanks to modern production technologies, it seems like the only limit music can have is the human imagination. Why is it, then, that some sounds are...

Whether you are tuning in for one of the biggest sporting events of the year, to watch the extravagant ads, or to see the iconic halftime show, the Super Bowl has something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re anything like me, the most exciting part of the Super Bowl is...

Alternative dad rock. What is this genre you ask? It’s not modern. It’s also not classic. It’s the kind of music that your parents have playing on the radio in the car when you’re a kid on your way to the grocery store. It’s sung by a middle aged man alongside some...

As someone who has struggled with depression and is obsessed with music - listening to sad songs has probably done more harm than good. But the feeling of listening to raw vocals singing heart-wrenching lyrics is a feeling that almost brings comfort to the sadness....

Hello everybody! Welcome back to another Color Theory article! Quite frankly, it has been a bit gloomy out. I’m counting down the days till finals are over, it gets dark before my 4:05 class is let out, and everyone seems to be lacking in motivation. Thus, as I...

“Create Playlist.” The button is tempting, sitting at the top of my already packed Spotify library including over 50 public playlists, but, yet again, I decide to click on it. As I get started compiling songs together in order to emulate the emotion I’m experiencing...