Are genres even relevant anymore?
Music columnist Christine Chung wants to smash the genres we label artists with because they're not doing musicians justice. Read more »
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Bourque: Atlanta rapper Russ rules Goldstein Auditorium during Bandersnatch
University Union hosted its first Bandersnatch concert of the semester Friday night in Goldstein Auditorium. Rapper Russ headlined the show. Read more »
Music & Memory is changing how doctors treat memory-related diseases in the elderly
Music has always helped people emotionally, but columnist Jenny Bourque looks into an organization using that for their benefit Read more »
Aaron Carter released a new EP and it's actually decent
Music columnist Christine Chung is excited to share that Aaron Carter — her first crush — released new music after nine years. It's not as bad as she thought. Read more »
Prince’s music on Spotify makes us wonder about the resistance against streaming services
Now that Prince is available on streaming services, columnist Jenny Bourque wonders how long until the rest of the remaining hesitant artists follow. Read more »
Whatever happened to giving people mixtapes?
Music columnist Christine Chung really wants you to make a mixtape this Valentine's Day. Read more »
Bourque: I don't know anything about EDM, but I loved seeing it live
Music columnist Jenny Bourque went to her first EDM concert ever -- and she loved it. Read more »
40 years after Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours,' Stevie Nicks is still one of rock's biggest icons
Despite Fleetwood Mac being a thing of the past, columnist Jenny Bourque believes Stevie Nicks is still a force to be reckoned with. Read more »
Beyoncé’s pregnancy photo album broke the internet
On Feb. 1, I looked down at my phone in the middle of class and I very audibly gasped. Sorry, professor. I got a Twitter… Read more »
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? More like Hall of Same
With the 2017 class set in stone, it's time to take a look at who is choosing the inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They could use some diversity. Read more »
You need to stop listening to Chris Brown right now
If you haven't already stopped listening to problematic singer Chris Brown's music, columnist Christine Chung will convince you to. Read more »
'La La Land,' 'Moana,' and 'Beauty and the Beast' bring comfort and hope to ailing nation
Music columnist Jenny Bourque has never enjoyed musicals but finds solace in their growing revival among low national mood. Read more »
From Puff Daddy to Lorde, artists are making 2017 their comeback year
After long hiatuses, musicians are making epic comebacks this year. Music Columnist Christine Chung previews the variety of new music being released by popular artists and bands in 2017. Read more »
What albums to get for various family, friends this holiday
Stumped on what to get your loved ones this season? Music columnist Emera Riley says music is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some album reccomendations. Read more »
Willow Smith releases hopeful song following election
After a long hiatus, Willow Smith is back and using her music to spread hope amidst a confusing and uncertain election, says music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read more »
Fetty Wap is being sued -- again
Fetty Wap is being sued over his song "679," and he was sued before over "Trapt Queen." Music columnist Emera Riley digs into copyright law and the validity of music court cases. Read more »
Happy 10th anniversary to Amy Winehouse’s iconic album 'Back To Black'
In honor of Amy Winehouse’s album 'Back to Black"'s 10th anniversary, music columnist Phoebe Smith brings us back to why the album was so iconic. Read more »
Folk music doesn't have to be totally traditional
According to music columnist Emera Riley, Maggie Roger's new single proves that folk music doesn't have to suck. Read more »
Chance the Rapper is changing music with exclusively digital releases
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks this was the biggest year for artist Chance the Rapper, especially because his new album is Grammy eligible. Read more »
Grimes is not a sellout and never has been
Emera Riley says stops hating on Grimes for being a sellout, because as a completely independent artist, she isn't one. Read more »
The Chainsmokers have evolved from EDM to pop
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks that The Chainsmokers have moved away from being an electronic duo to a pop duo. Read more »
Radio is dead and corporations killed it
According to music columnist Emera Riley, contrary to what the song says, video didn’t kill the radio star. The 1996 Telecommunications Act did. Read more »
Musicians are getting younger and younger thanks to televised talent shows
I have never been a fan of TV shows with auditions and winners, but for some reason I decided to tune in to “America's Got Talent” this year. Surprisingly, I wasn’t disappointed. One thing I… Read more »
New Keaton Henson album reiterates sad introspection of earlier records
Music columnist Emera Riley takes a look at Keaton Henson's latest release, "Kindly Now," which proves to be quite similar to his previous albums. Read more »
