Aug 27, 2025 | Global, Music, Words |
By Seth Straeter and Grace Barnum INTRODUCTION Media and music have always shared a powerful and very dynamic relationship. From the early days of radio broadcasts with people like Edward R Murrow, to the digital era of streaming platforms and social media, music has...
Aug 27, 2025 | Global, Music, Words |
By Mercy Green Music has always been a transformational form of entertainment and healing for many. It is a powerful tool for emotional expression, social transformation, and communication. In the past few years, the relationship between mental health and music has...
Aug 27, 2025 | Global, Music, Words |
By Beah Corrales Through this essay I seek to explore the music of The Hunger Games trilogy and prequels and their social impact, as well as the ways which they have shaped me as a creative and a person tremendously. The original trilogy began in 2008 with the first...
Aug 27, 2025 | Events, Global, Music, Words |
By Maggie Hoppel “The Dixie Chicks do not advocate premeditated murder, but love getting even.” —The Chicks, on the CD booklet for their 1999 album “Fly” Hello, Earl Written by Dennis Linde and performed by the 90s country band The Chicks, “Goodbye...
Aug 27, 2025 | Editorial, Events, Global, Music, Words |
By Lily Jimenez Rhetoric in music has served the world in many ways. However, it has been especially important within the context of protest music. Protest music has been around for over centuries,...
Aug 26, 2025 | Community, Global, Music, Words |
By Shaye Ritchison Chappell Roan’s music is a powerful expression of queer identity and visibility, using bold lyrics, performances, and images to demand attention when it comes to challenging societal norms, and creating a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Born...
