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Bourque: I don't know anything about EDM, but I loved seeing it live

Music columnist Jenny Bourque went to her first EDM concert ever -- and she loved it. Read More »

February 11, 2017 at 11:13 am


40 years after Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours,' Stevie Nicks is still one of rock's biggest icons

Despite Fleetwood Mac being a thing of the past, columnist Jenny Bourque believes Stevie Nicks is still a force to be reckoned with. Read More »

February 7, 2017 at 9:37 pm



Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? More like Hall of Same

With the 2017 class set in stone, it's time to take a look at who is choosing the inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They could use some diversity. Read More »

January 31, 2017 at 11:45 pm


You need to stop listening to Chris Brown right now

If you haven't already stopped listening to problematic singer Chris Brown's music, columnist Christine Chung will convince you to. Read More »

January 29, 2017 at 9:53 pm


'La La Land,' 'Moana,' and 'Beauty and the Beast' bring comfort and hope to ailing nation

Music columnist Jenny Bourque has never enjoyed musicals but finds solace in their growing revival among low national mood. Read More »

January 24, 2017 at 11:42 pm


From Puff Daddy to Lorde, artists are making 2017 their comeback year

After long hiatuses, musicians are making epic comebacks this year. Music Columnist Christine Chung previews the variety of new music being released by popular artists and bands in 2017. Read More »

January 22, 2017 at 9:57 pm


What albums to get for various family, friends this holiday

Stumped on what to get your loved ones this season? Music columnist Emera Riley says music is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some album reccomendations. Read More »

November 29, 2016 at 7:41 pm


Gospel music becomes mainstream through Pharell's 'I See a Victory'

Gospel music, performed normally in church services, has become mainstream in hip-hop music, most recently in Pharrell's new song, "I See a Victory," a collaboration with gospel singer Kim Burell. Read More »

November 27, 2016 at 8:43 pm


Willow Smith releases hopeful song following election

After a long hiatus, Willow Smith is back and using her music to spread hope amidst a confusing and uncertain election, says music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read More »

November 21, 2016 at 9:35 pm


Fetty Wap is being sued -- again

Fetty Wap is being sued over his song "679," and he was sued before over "Trapt Queen." Music columnist Emera Riley digs into copyright law and the validity of music court cases. Read More »

November 8, 2016 at 8:25 pm


Happy 10th anniversary to Amy Winehouse’s iconic album 'Back To Black'

In honor of Amy Winehouse’s album 'Back to Black"'s 10th anniversary, music columnist Phoebe Smith brings us back to why the album was so iconic. Read More »

November 6, 2016 at 10:44 pm


The end of Vine marks ends one way to find music

Twitter recently announced it was discontinuing its video app, Vine. Music columnist Phoebe Smith discusses the potential repercussions of this when it comes to finding new music. Read More »

October 31, 2016 at 7:40 pm


Folk music doesn't have to be totally traditional

According to music columnist Emera Riley, Maggie Roger's new single proves that folk music doesn't have to suck. Read More »

October 25, 2016 at 9:11 pm


Musicians should be allowed to share political opinions

Music columnist Emera Riley said politics is an icky mess of everyone screaming their opinion. Does this mean that musicians can get a say as well? Read More »

October 18, 2016 at 9:32 pm


Chance the Rapper is changing music with exclusively digital releases

Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks this was the biggest year for artist Chance the Rapper, especially because his new album is Grammy eligible. Read More »

October 17, 2016 at 8:49 pm


Grimes is not a sellout and never has been

Emera Riley says stops hating on Grimes for being a sellout, because as a completely independent artist, she isn't one. Read More »

October 11, 2016 at 9:24 pm


The Chainsmokers have evolved from EDM to pop

Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks that The Chainsmokers have moved away from being an electronic duo to a pop duo. Read More »

October 9, 2016 at 10:10 pm


Radio is dead and corporations killed it

According to music columnist Emera Riley, contrary to what the song says, video didn’t kill the radio star. The 1996 Telecommunications Act did. Read More »

October 4, 2016 at 9:54 pm


Overproducing Indie music ruins the artist for die hard fans

Music columnist Emera Riley has an request: please stop overmastering Indie records. It hurts our ears and our hearts. Read More »

September 27, 2016 at 6:55 pm



Get pumped up for Juice Jam with Pulp's playlist

Music columnist Emera Riley created the prefect pre-Juice Jam playlist for those attending the festivities at Skytop on Sunday Read More »

September 23, 2016 at 10:36 pm


New Keaton Henson album reiterates sad introspection of earlier records

Music columnist Emera Riley takes a look at Keaton Henson's latest release, "Kindly Now," which proves to be quite similar to his previous albums. Read More »

September 20, 2016 at 8:04 pm