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How to Love Yourself: Lessons from Prince and Lizzo

How to Love Yourself: Lessons from Prince and Lizzo

Iconic. Ethereal. Provocative. Ground-breaking. Innovative. These are just some of the ways that both Prince and Lizzo have been described. The incredibly unique styles and pure talent that both artists have incorporated into their music have cemented their positions...

Concert Etiquette 101

Concert Etiquette 101

People go to concerts for various reasons. Whether it be a creative release, something to do with friends or family, part of your job, or just to have fun there’s a certain expectation of enjoying your time. Another aspect of concerts is the community of people who...

Serotonin for the Soul: An Artist Review – Lauv

Serotonin for the Soul: An Artist Review – Lauv

In my last article, my mini-midterm playlist, I mentioned two songs by the artist, Lauv. After writing that article, I decided to dive into the enchanting and captivating utopia that is his discography, and I serendipitously discovered my version of musical paradise....

Bring It On: Cheer on Broadway

Bring It On: Cheer on Broadway

Hamilton is often credited for being this incredible, new take on the musical format. Talk to anyone who doesn’t know much about Broadway, and chances are, they cite Hamilton as one of their favorites because of its blend of rap and r&b style music on a musical...

Jorja Smith: Soul-searching and Soulful Vocals

Jorja Smith: Soul-searching and Soulful Vocals

The English born Grammy-nominated singer songwriter, Jorja Smith, never fails to make me feel something with her mellow and otherworldly tracks. Jorja Alice Smith has been a lifelong musician, taking piano lessons from age eight on and earning a music scholarship at...

Metamusician: Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bath Water

Metamusician: Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bath Water

When I write about how we should approach music, I worry that it comes across as pretentious. I’m just some college kid and I write about how we, as a culture, should appreciate music in a certain way. All of the statements I make about a better way to interact with...

Dumpster Fire: Ausmuteants

Dumpster Fire: Ausmuteants

If you told me there was a concept album I needed to listen to, I’d probably imagine some complex heady thing full of swishy pad synths and existential questions. But punk band Ausmuteants’ 2019 record " ...Present the World in Handcuffs" is a concept album stripped...