At Least with Music, Oversharing on the Internet Can Be a Good Thing
In my mind, no significant consequences would come from sharing my Spotify account with my friends. I never thought they would be working on an essay, catch a glimpse of…
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True Love Will Find You In the End: The Beauty of Outsider Music
Oh yeah, I’m not like other girls…I listen to Outsider Music. Yup, you read that right, and no, I’m not just being a pretentious jerkwad. “Outsider music” is a term…
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The Commercialization of Black Hip-Hop and Rap Culture in K-Pop
Some K-pop artists put on blaccents and wear ethnic hairstyles in their music videos, such as musical artist Lalisa Manoban. Other artists utilize Black culture for comedic purposes, like girl…
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TRAMP STAMPS and the Issue with Calling Artists an ‘Industry Plant’
If you happen to find yourself on the “alternative” side of TikTok, you will probably see the controversy surrounding the band TRAMP STAMPS, a pop-punk trio from Nashville who have…
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Where the Stripper Pole Leads: A Comparison of “Montero” and “cellophane”
If you use the Internet, you likely know of the incendiary Lil Nas X music video for his recently released song, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” This video had…
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Seven Bands That Prove Rock ’n’ Roll Is Alive and Well
No, rock is not dead. I don’t care what any elite, know-it-all music journalists have tried to tell you—rock is alive, and it’s here to stay. Still, I must admit…
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The Progression of Women in Rock
When thinking of iconic figures in rock music, predominantly male musicians come to mind. Mick Jagger and Robert Plant personify the classic rock era of the 1960s and 1970s. Bands…
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Math Rock is for More than Anime Openings
Most popular songs follow a standard 4/4 time signature, a simple beat that anyone can learn and follow. However, since the mid-90s and more so into the 21st century, artists…
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How “Almost Famous” Made the Perfect Soundtrack
What is it that makes a film soundtrack brilliant? From the familiar chords of Darth Vader’s “Imperial March” to the triumphant orchestra in Indiana Jones’ theme song, it’s safe to…
