James Weld
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American Venom: 'Red Dead Redemption II' in Retrospect
Rockstar Games' 'Red Dead Redemption 2' is a living example of evolution of Western-style video games' depictions of masculinity.
Brendan Carroll
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Lofi Girl & the Echoes of Japan
While the history of lofi may blend into the background (like the music itself), its influence remains, as ignorable as it is interesting.
Dash Barnett
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Toxic: Drake, Future, and the Male Rap Persona
On 2014’s Monster, rap artist Future Hendrix was fighting demons, and it was completely unclear who was winning.
Micaeli Dym
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Do the Grammys Need a Renaissance?
By Micaeli Dym Photo Credits: Grammy.com Beyonce’s Renaissance has been discussed non-stop since its July release for its emphasis on...
Wendi Wang
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Investigating the Status Quo of K-Pop Through the Lens of 'Born Pink'
Although BLACKPINK has broken streaming records, it remains debatable whether BLACKPINK have surpassed their own musical ability.
Annika Bjork
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'Skinty Fia': Fontaines D.C. on Irish Identity
Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. turns to music as a way to make their voices heard.
Sabrina Shaffer
Sep 30, 2022
How Can Hip-Hop Rectify Its Homophobic Past
Hip-hop has not been traditionally known as an LGBTQ-affirming space. If we want hip-hop to be truly inclusive, we must examine its history
Vasiliki Vlastaras
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False Reality in the Real Housewives of Dubai
The much-anticipated Real Housewives of Dubai (RHOD) promised to give American viewers an authentic taste of the “City of Gold.”
Connor Lammas
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What is Japanese City Pop and Why Have You Heard it Before?
Put on “Out of Time” from The Weeknd’s Dawn FM and describe the sample. Cascading pianos, a seductive synth, an alluring bassline. The...
Everett Bonner
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“Hell Nope”: Jordan Peele, Zombies, and the Legacy of Voyeurism in the Black Horror Tradition
The horror genre has long been used to expose deep societal anxieties, based on our greatest fears of chaos, unease, mystery, and gore....