Shawn Mendes is creating a dreamlike world of wonder for listeners to venture through. In his fourth studio album, Mendes narrates a story that ties together love, self-reflection, and growing older in the face of fame, all while alternating between nostalgia and wide-eyed excitement. Read more...
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YUNGBLUD is giving punk rock a long-awaited facelift – complete with glitter, dresses and an occasional sprinkling of anarchy for flavor. The animated singer, who’s known as Dominic Harrison offstage, has been toting his intense political and social stances from his 2018 debut album “21st Century Liability” to his newest record “weird!” His rowdy and uplifting lyrics aim to encourage everyone who listens to speak up and be unapologetically themselves, he said. Read more...
Photo: YUNGBLUD is embarking on a virtual tour for his newest album “weird!” that seeks to redefine the world as one that embraces every person’s authentic self. (Courtesy of Tom Pallant)
Behind the glitz and glamour of K-pop lies a well-oiled yet punishing industry machine. In the last decade, K-pop has seen a swift ascension to the global stage with the rise of groups like BTS, which earned its first Grammy nomination in a major category on Nov. Read more...
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Miley Cyrus’ plastic heart melted just a little with her induction into rock ‘n’ roll. The singer’s seventh studio album “Plastic Hearts” was released Friday on a wave of enthusiasm from persistent fan demand and singles teasing the record’s debut. Read more...
Photo: Cover of Cyrus’ Latest Album, “Plastic Hearts” (Courtesy of RCA Records)
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Harry Styles treads a fine line between pushing gender boundaries and erasing the narratives of artists of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Read more...
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The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
Photo: Hip-hop has a large impact on fashion, as clothing styles and brands mentioned in songs often find themselves on the streets after. Certain hip-hop-influenced styles like streetwear, as modeled by third-year student Ava Brock, are now seen on runways. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
