All (The Best) Songs Are Love Songs
My dad used to say that all songs are love songs. I didn’t really know what he meant by this because, theoretically, you can write a song about anything. Recently,…
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The History of Zines
Music journalism is an intersection between the social issues and the arts of the cultural zeitgeist. When social criticism and political ideologies are entrenched in a musical genre, music journalism…
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Perseverance in the Face of Discouragement: The Realities of Working in the Music Industry with Larisha Paul
Music journalism is an evolving field, adapting to the changes of modern technology and the demands of listeners. I spoke with freelance writer Larisha Paul about her experiences being an…
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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…
