“I Hate It” Our First Reaction to New Music
It’s become a predictable cycle. A new album drops, people flock to social media to share their thoughts and one reaction seems to be heard…
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Inside Taylor Swift’s New Album, “The Life of a Showgirl”
Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, you’ve definitely heard about Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift released her 12th studio album…
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Bad Bunny is Superbowl LX’s Halftime Show Star
On Sept. 28, the NFL and Apple Music announced that Bad Bunny would be headlining the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show on Feb….
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125 Years in the Making: The Blue Band’s First Woman Drum Major
This fall, Ellie Sheehan, a fifth year marketing major, made history for being the first woman ever to serve as drum major of the Penn…
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Just Make It To The Weekend
It’s 6 p.m. on a Sunday. Essays are due, meetings are imminent and the to-do list just keeps getting longer. 48 hours in a weekend…
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I Love You Like A Love Song Baby
The time comes — he tucks a loose piece of hair behind your ear, caresses your cheek, grabs your jaw and then finally goes in…
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A Lady Gaga Summer
Summers are measured by the expectations we set with our friends before it starts. Last summer Charlie XCX introduced a “brat summer” and a couple…
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Wrapped in an App: Superfan
Every music fan’s favorite time of year is when Spotify Wrapped comes out. It’s interesting to see the listening habits of your friends and family,…
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So You Think You Can Sing
What began with YouTube giving us chart topping talent, such as Troye Sivan, Conan Gray and Doechii, has now spiraled into something… less curated. In…
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CharliXCX and Lorde: It’s More Than Just a Song
Well, it happened. They worked it out on the remix and the internet went crazy. Coachella 2025 was anything but chill and relaxed. It’s been…
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Who is Benson Boone?
You might have heard the name Benson Boone floating around from his most popular song, “Beautiful Things”, or maybe one of his many TikTok accounts…
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The Americana Dream
Lana Del Rey is arguably the most influential artist of this generation; not only for her beautiful songs but for her persona. Patriotism in women…
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Sad Songs: Cathartic or Cursed?
Whether it’s Phoebe Bridgers or Etta James, we all have our go to songs or artists that know how to hit us where it hurts….
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The Musician’s Persona in a Political World
“Separate the art from the artist” is a phrase we know and… question. Fans and critics alike foster opinions on how top musicians should use…
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Movin’ On’s Dirty Little Secret: The Lineup for 2025
Close your textbooks, turn off your laptop and log out of Canvas…the end of another school year is finally upon us. At Penn State, that…
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The Desert Heat 2025
If you weren’t in Indio this year, you probably watched it unravel on TikTok at 2 a.m. in a pile of self-loathing and glitter envy….
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Emma Chamberlain’s Iconic Influence on Modern Style Trends
Ms. Emma Chamberlain has grown up online. We’ve watched her come into her own. From a shy and slightly awkward 16-year-old scrunchie-loving girl, to a…
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Eternal Sunshine, Brighter Days Ahead
From Nickelodeon to stadiums, Ariana Grande has made herself a name in the industry. More specifically, a name full of controversy; Grande has had a…
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The One Less Lonley Girl to Sally Pipeline: Tour Gimmicks and Why We Love Them
From Justin Bieber’s “One Less Lonely Girl” to Role Model’s “Sally,” artists have been utilizing tour gimmicks since the beginning of music. Sometimes it’s bringing…
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The New Summer Anthem
Have you ever listened to a song and thought that it sounded just like summer? You know, those songs that you can picture vibing to…
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