Writer: Phoebe Smith
Musicians use fame to support candidates, get millennials to the polls
Big-name artists like Jay-Z, Eminem and Miley Cyrus are using their fame to support candidate Hillary Clinton, encouraging their young fan base to get out and vote, said music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Bandier student releases music video for single "Good Days"
Artist Ricky Smith released the music video for his song, "Good Days," on Friday. The song landed on Spotify's Top 50 Viral Hits chart and revolves around staying positive and happy. Read More »
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 »
TV soundtracks are more than just background music
Music columnist Phoebe Smith discusses how background music in television shows and emotionally connect the viewer with the show. Read More »
New Britney Spears album "Glory" has fast, catchy beats
Music columnist Phoebe Smith reviewed Britney Spears’ long-awaited, newest album, Glory, and thinks it’s worth a listen. Read More »
Drop of the year: Gaga’s new song “Perfect Illusion”
After spending the last 3 years virtually silent, Lady Gaga has released "Perfect Illusion," her first new track since her 2013 album, "ARTPOP." Read More »
Soundcloud proves one of best ways to discover music
Phoebe Smith, music columnist, explains why she prefers Soundcloud to discover music in the streaming world practically dominated by Spotify. Read More »
The back-to-school soundtrack to jam out to while walking to class
Missed out on some good music this summer? Celebrate coming back to campus the right way with new songs and artists that are up and coming on the scene, as told by our music columnist, Phoebe Smith. Read More »
Grad students hopes to bring Music & Literature Magazine to SU campus
Taylor Davis-Van Atta started the nonprofit organization devoted to publishing and promoting the work of underrepresented artists around the globe four years ago. Read More »