This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Harry Styles treads a fine line between pushing gender boundaries and erasing the narratives of artists of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
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November 21, 5:05 pm
Life and Hip-Hop: Artists break through fashion industry barriers to impact trends, representation
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
Photo: Hip-hop has a large impact on fashion, as clothing styles and brands mentioned in songs often find themselves on the streets after. Certain hip-hop-influenced styles like streetwear, as modeled by third-year student Ava Brock, are now seen on runways. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
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November 20, 10:20 pm
Album review: BTS matches high expectations with concise, soulful ‘BE’
BTS is writing a vulnerable, yet hopeful love letter to the world with “BE.” Soaring off record-setting success from their hit, “Dynamite,” BTS has delivered beautifully upon monthlong promises for an introspective and quarantine-driven collection of songs. Read more...
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November 18, 6:57 pm
Alumnus to strike new note in upcoming debut bedroom-pop album
Austin Clarizio is prioritizing musical passion through his production of bedroom pop. While making music independently on his computer, the alumnus released his EP “I Don’t Care” in late August and is planning to release a debut album at the end of this year. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Austin Clarizio is preparing to release his debut album by the end of the year, with the intention of expanding his discography of bedroom pop. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
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November 12, 4:39 pm
Life and Hip-Hop: How women’s role in the industry allows for empowerment, breaking norms
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
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November 5, 7:32 pm
‘Modern Beauty’ music series hopes to engage audience with themes of versatility
For pianist Gloria Cheng, modern beauty takes many forms, one of them being contemporary classical music. “Modern Beauty,” a concert series presented virtually through Pittance Chamber Music premiered its first of three episodes Nov. Read more...
Photo: Piano professor Gloria Cheng will be performing as a part of Pittance Chamber Music’s “Modern Beauty” virtual concert series, which examines the concept of beauty through music. (Courtesy of Pittance Chamber Music)
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November 5, 12:19 am
Life and Hip-Hop: Examining the complex relationship between music and politics
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)