A Personally Curated Seasonal Playlist by Me! (in no particular order) Love to Keep Me Warm by Laufey & dodie I Think It Must Be Christmas by Bruno Major Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by *NSYNC Kissin’ In The Cold by JP Saxe & Julia Michaels Another...
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The Art of the Opening Act
The opening act can be just like the appetizer the crowd didn't order. There's the potential to be a surprise that leaves the crowd wanting more, or the audience may just be wondering when the main course will arrive. But, for the artist, it's an opportunity even if...
The Best Radiohead Album: A Moon Shaped Pool
Yes, "A Moon Shaped Pool" is my favorite Radiohead album. Despite my preference for chaotic ADHD-friendly music, this album is too good for me to not appreciate, even if it doesn't lend particularly well to casual listening. Front to back, not many albums have made me...
The One With the Overlooked Soundtrack
When everyone talks about iconic television series, there is always the same general list of answers. “Breaking Bad,” “Stranger Things,” “Game of Thrones” and “Friends.” Mhm “Friends,” now that is a show I could go on a tangent about. I like to think that Friends...
Isak Danielson’s “Truly Yours, Isak”: Moving and Heartbreaking
Isak Danielson’s newest album, “Truly Yours, Isak,” gives us a taste of how Danielson has evolved as an artist. Danielson’s album, while still very depressing, does have some upbeat and happier songs which was very rare in Danielson’s earlier albums. The faster songs...
My Music Taste is Basic: A DJ’s Open Letter
Hi, I’m a WVAU DJ and I listen to Ed Sheeran. Dominic Fike was my top artist last year. Multiple Panic! At The disco songs often find themselves in my Spotify wrapped. I was disappointed when I didn’t secure my Olivia Rodrigo tickets and I went to a Billie Eilish...
Emo Explained: Its Origins, Evolution and Revival
A couple weeks ago, a group of friends and I were extremely excited as we bought our tickets and prepared our outfits for what was supposed to be the best night of our entire freshman year: Emo Nite. If you’re like me, and you spent your middle and high school years...
It’s A Preacher’s Daughter Winter
Revisiting Ethel Cain’s debut studio album and the lore behind it Ethel Cain recently announced that her second studio album, “Perverts”, will be released on Jan 8, 2025. Hayden Silas Anhedönia, or her alias Ethel Cain, is a lyrical genius, her music often telling...
Five Cover Songs That Should Be the Definitive Versions
Lou Reed and Me The cover song - it is a medium that has existed at the forefront of modern music in some way, shape, or form for decades if not centuries. Some of the most unanimously adored songs of all time are reimagined versions of others, justifiably...
Behind “Requiem” by Keshi and the Value of Listening Parties
Prologue: Keshi, Not Kesha On September 18, I had the opportunity to join a Spotify listening party for an artist whose music I have admired and appreciated for several years: Keshi. Nope, I didn’t mean Kesha, I meant Keshi. For those of you who may not know who he...









