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Angry Girl Whisper Music: My New Favorite Genre

Angry Girl Whisper Music: My New Favorite Genre

To me, nothing feels more cathartic than listening to music by women who are clearly pissed off. Not to make this a gender studies analysis (although those are always fun), but there is something so visceral in hearing women finally allowing themselves to feel the...

Monthly Mixtape: Primary Szn

Monthly Mixtape: Primary Szn

With the Democratic Party presidential primaries and caucuses in full swing, I thought it only appropriate to share some of my favorite politically charged tunes to (hopefully) motivate y’all to hit the polls or send in your absentee ballots, if you haven’t already....

MetaMusician: Those Who Wish to Be

MetaMusician: Those Who Wish to Be

This January, a true legend of the rock community passed away. Neil Peart died at the age of 67 in Santa Monica, California. As a Rush fan, hearing the news was unreal. At first, reading “Neil Peart has died” just didn’t seem to make sense, like each word was written...

The Motion Picture Show: The Saint Motel Live Movie

The Motion Picture Show: The Saint Motel Live Movie

Saint Motel occupies a strange space in music: you may not know their name, but I guarantee you’ve heard their songs. Hits like ​"Move" ​and ​"My Type" were fairly high charting songs that are constantly featured in commercials, online video, and get radio play to...

Songs for the Signs: Pisces’ Playlist

Songs for the Signs: Pisces’ Playlist

It’s almost primetime for a Pisces! With their season lasting from February 19- March 20, a Pisces’ peak is coming soon. This sign reflects compassion, artistic ability, and imagination. As a Water element, this sign is rather emotional and sensitive. They are known...

Headphoning It In

Headphoning It In

My new theme will be taking 3-5 songs that embody a certain movie and dissecting why they fit the film's theme, almost like creating a mini playlist to accompany it.