
The Revolution on Stage: Kendrick Lamar’s Challenge to Super Bowl Spectacle
Kendrick Lamar knows how to command a stage, and his Super Bowl performance was no exception. Super Bowl halftime shows rarely leave room...
Sasha Jayne
Mar 19

Twin Peaks and Its Legacy: How David Lynch Captivates Us with His Dreamlike Storytelling
There is something about David Lynch’s work that people cannot place a finger on — an air of intangibility.
Emily Tran
Feb 13

Debí Tirar Más Fotos: Bad Bunny and Latin Identity
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos celebrates Latin culture while also addressing complex issues within Puerto Rico.
Carolina Permuy
Feb 11

Scene, Story, Sound: The Narrative Power of Music in Arcane
In 2024, my Apple Music Replay featured the Arcane: League of Legends soundtracks for Seasons 1 and 2 as my third and fourth most played...
Molly Meehan
Feb 11

“APT” by ROSÉ (feat. Bruno Mars): A Meaningful Cultural Exportation & Collaboration
Despite our contemporary cosmopolitan era, the music of non-Western and non-English speaking cultures is seldom recognized in regions...
Wendi Wang
Dec 3, 2024


Les Rallizes Dénudés: The Japanese Noise Rock Band that Mastered the Art of Darkness
While the eight years since Frank Ocean and Rihanna last released albums may seem long, that time is nothing...
Elliot Anderson
Dec 2, 2024

Trading Community for Corporate Success: The Danger of Commodifying Concerts
This is really happening. Oh my God, this is really happening. My thoughts couldn’t keep up with my emotions as my legs automatically...
Kami Steffenauer
Oct 29, 2024


Frankenstein the Musical in Korea: A Successful Case of Cultural Adaptation
Have you ever imagined watching a Korean version of a musical based on British literature in South Korea? That was my experience...
Wendi Wang
Oct 28, 2024


“Couldn’t Be Me”: Notes on the intersection of women and true crime
First, it came up in the group chat: “Have you guys watched the Menendez documentary?”
Lara Connor
Oct 25, 2024

The Rejection of Convention in Politically Conscious Music: DIIV's Frog in Boiling Water & Punk Rock
One of the albums that soundtracked my summer was DIIV’s Frog in Boiling Water . It’s full of classic shoegaze sounds—floating guitar...
Olivia Zhao
Oct 4, 2024