The Chainsmokers croon about the city of lights in “Paris,” Grey ft. Bahari both call unrequited love to mind in “I Miss You,” and Halsey sets the backdrop for the film Fifty Shades Darker with “Not Afraid Anymore” in singles this week.
Cage the Elephant Tackles Ritualistic Medicine in ‘Cold Cold Cold’ Video
Showmanship is a term that should be absent when speaking of medicine or therapy, but Cage the Elephants new video for ‘Cold Cold Cold’ finds that spectacle in the fields may have harrowing consequences on vulnerable individuals.
Dua Lipa Uses Colors to Explain Cognitive Dissonance in ‘Be The One’ Video
Spanning the road, as a lover trails behind, Dua Lipa’s latest video for ‘Be The One’ explores dissident thoughts through light and color in the skies and in each of us.
Living in the Midst of Art and Stardust
Can an English major still fall in love with science? Yes. This column shows how my personal journey as a student and writer illustrates the inherent connection between the arts and sciences.
Imagine Dragons, Sia, and Grace VanderWaal in Singles This Week
Imagine Dragons bring an electric vibe to the ‘Passengers’ soundtrack, Sia proclaims “you can do anything” in Angel By The Wings, and Grace VanderWaal couples a raspy voice with strength in ‘Beautiful Thing.’
John Legend Reveals Vulnerability in Impassioned, Raw ‘Darkness and Light’
‘Darkness and Light’ is a coalition of soul and earnestness as Legend sings in one of the most vulnerable showings in his lucrative career.
Childish Gambino Explores New, Funky Sound in ‘Awaken, My Love!’
Rapper no more, Childish Gambino defies expectations for his album, “Awaken, My Love!” R&B rhythms and soulful funk have taken over, leaving bars and features behind.
‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Brings A Modern Perspective to Historical Music
Revolutionary album ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ serves as a politically inclined musical statement, discussing current events applicable to any listener.
The Songs of Unextraordinary Memories
Certain songs seem to push me back in time to the most banal of moments in my life. I am left to wonder why then, I revisit these memories in such a vivid and lucid fashion.
A Tribe Called Quest Verbally Accosts with Vehement Lyricism in Powerfully Charged ‘We Got It from Here’
A Tribe Called Quest return with quite the bang. Rapping without pulling any punches, Quest tackles social stigma and crisis with sounds ripped from the heart of the nineties.