Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director In the early morning hours of Friday, May 15, I was sitting outside a Taco Bell waiting for an Uber to take me home. The last thing I expected was for my friend to lift his phone and show me three new Drake albums. I was unaware he was even dropping, but the fact that he dropped so much music at once caught my attention. With […]
Ava Peters Music Journalist Recently, I've been feeling like all the music I listen to has been force-fed to me by algorithms. Discovering music seems harder to me than ever, when it is technically easier. Platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok give us access to thousands of albums and songs constantly. More music than any record store ever could. However, it feels forced. The same artists appear, and […]
By Tiara Allen Music Journalist Are you in a music lull? Are all of your playlists boring and predictable no matter how many times you shuffle them? Is the beat drop in your old favorite song not getting you going anymore? Is everything just…blah? Well, you’re not alone. As someone currently experiencing a bit of a music lull, here are my five favorite tricks that I’m using to escape […]
By Jared Dudley Music Journalist On Monday, Jan. 24th, world-famous musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Neil Young posted a now-deleted open letter on his website presenting Spotify, the largest music streaming platform in the world, with an ultimatum: crackdown on COVID misinformation prevalent on the platform or lose the Neil Young discography. By Wednesday night, the deal was made with Young’s record label and his music was […]
By Lea Mercado Web Content Contributor What started as a small Mukbang channel has evolved into an entire true crime empire, as Youtube personality, Stephanie Soo, discusses real-life tragedies and cold cases with over two million viewers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bOCtBwxk20 I first came across Soo's channel over a year ago during my sophomore year. I was immediately drawn in by her gentle and comedic delivery of harrowing realities. Now, I find myself […]
By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist Are you on the constant search for new music and new artists? I personally live on the Spotify’s “Fans also like” tab on an artist’s pages. If you’re looking to discover similar artists to the ones you’re already a fan of, then you’re in the right place. If you like Lorde, LAUNDRY DAY or Conan Gray then you’ll like: Maude Latour Maude Latour is a New York-based singer/songwriter. […]
By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director The summer of 2020 has been one of the most hectic in our lifetime. August is still around the corner and it's tough to be optimistic considering everything. However, through the turbulence great music has released. This playlist contains music that was released predominately this summer and entirely within this year, ranging from Afrobeat, R&B, hip hop and more. “Give It To Me” Pink Sweats […]
By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist Spotify is a top-tier streaming platform that has changed the way millions of people listen to music. The platform’s attention to user data has skyrocketed its success. It is no secret that they use this data for storytelling and creating rich curated experiences for each user. From their hand-picked playlists to their “Discover Weekly” feature to “Spotify Wrapped,” Spotify prides itself in giving data back to […]
By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist As a kid, did you ever find yourself gazing out of the car window feeling like you were the main character in a movie while the radio hummed in the back and the world slipped away as you closed your eyes? Now, you can probably find a playlist for this memory. TikTok is to thank for this particular trend where people are building distinctive playlists with […]
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