If there is one movie that I have seen more than any other, it is definitely Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman’s Juno (2007). If anyone turns on the film I know every word, but even better than that, I know every music cue. If you are not familiar with the soundtrack,...
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EARWORM: 90s Fever!
Spring has sprung, and I have set to music each footstep I take. Whether I’m on the quad or in the grocery store, my April playlist is guaranteed to put a pep in my step and a smile on my face. The songs I’ve been listening to this month have ruthlessly remained stuck...
Plugged into the Global Frequency
I find it remarkable that within a century (or even half of one), it has become so accessible to find music from around the world. Derrick Gee covers it well here. Before the Beatles, could the average American find or even care about music from across the pond? Even...
Music: The Key to Raising Your Vibrations Without Toxic Happiness
It’s inarguable that music drastically affects mood - a multitude of psychological studies and firsthand experiences can easily back up that statement. Seeking positivity in life therefore means valuing high vibrational music and hearing music that not only sounds...
The Music Industry, TikTok Ban, And Congress, Oh My!
If you’re an avid TikTok user or even just a casual scroller from time to time, you’ve probably noticed that thousands of people are using the platform to promote their music. Everyone from the smallest SoundCloud rappers to the next Taylor Swifts of the world are...
Nostalgia, Innovation, and Non-Western Electronica: An Unrelated Analysis
I’ve already discussed at length how music, and especially electronic music, has had an interesting relationship with nostalgia in recent years. In my previous articles, I mentioned how drum n bass, house, and UK garage are coming back in a big way, a trend that can...
Alexandra Savior is Creating Her Own Image
Singer-Songwriter Alexandra Savior was destined for fame the moment Courtney Love discovered her YouTube channel in 2016. The singer describes a blooming friendship with the “Hole” singer in an interview - “I had a lot of strange phone call conversations with her. We...
Boygenius: Amalgamation
In late November 2022, supergroup Boygenius announced their return to releasing music with an album set to debut this Friday, March 31st, 2023. I figured I would revisit their discography and explore the evolution of this group’s sound as a precursor to the release of...
Penny Lane meet Daisy Jones
I'm not sure about you but this month I was stuck to my TV every weekend streaming the weekly Daisy Jones and the Six episodes. I mean, to me, it is the perfect show. Set in the 70s, with amazing fashion, rock music, and obviously groupies. Not to mention the AMAZING...
Now Playing: Spring Season Reset
Congrats! You’ve officially made it to spring alive. A formal extension of congratulations seems necessary—we all deserve it after these long, dreary winter months. The sun has made her return with open arms. I know it’s time for me to initiate farewells to my winter...









