

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.
Brendan Carroll
Feb 18, 2023


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.
Dash Barnett
Feb 17, 2023


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...
Micaeli Dym
Nov 30, 2022


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.
Wendi Wang
Oct 28, 2022


'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.
Annika Bjork
Oct 27, 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

Sabrina Shaffer
Sep 30, 2022


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.”
Vasiliki Vlastaras
Sep 30, 2022


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...

Connor Lammas
Sep 30, 2022


“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....
Everett Bonner
Sep 29, 2022


A War of Ideas: Everyday Ukrainians are Revolutionizing Reportage
Despite the tolls of Putin’s invasion, Ukrainians are winning the war of information.
Julien Fagel
Apr 28, 2022

