By: Roxanne Fernandez Summer 2023 was the summer of girlhood, from girls decked out in pink for the highly anticipated Barbie movie to swapping friendship bracelets at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. We also saw the rise of “girl” trends on TikTok, like “Lucky Girl Syndrome” and “Girl Dinner.” Billie Eilish’s song from the Barbie soundtrack, …
Which Artist Has the Best Taste?
By: Maddie Bimonte Celebrity branding has never tasted this good. Or does it actually taste horrible? I set out to find the best musicians have to offer in terms of collaborative meals with big companies like McDonalds and Dunkin. And believe me, there are some bad options. Let’s kick things off with the most recent …
2023 VMAs: What It’s Like To Watch Them Live
By: Agustina Kohen Mangas Every year between August and September, MTV’s Video Music Awards take place, allowing thousands of people to try their luck at attending. This year, after trying for the past three years, I was finally lucky enough to score tickets. This all started one night when my friend and I were debating …
Artist Bio: Merritt Cathers
By: Delaney Gouveia Merritt Cathers was born and raised in Middletown, Rhode Island. Growing up, he said he was “always drawn to music,” and would often drum along to songs in the backseat of the car. At age 14, he joined his school’s band, but didn’t enjoy it and quit soon after. However, his grandfather …
Sofia Coppola & the Art of the Soundtrack
By: Georgie Fleming Although Sofia Coppola began her career as a baby in her father, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, her innovative and unique directorial style has made her a prominent name within the film industry. Watching The Virgin Suicides for the first time as a teenager, I was introduced to AIR through the dreamy, …
Influence of Country on the Charts
By: Maribelle Gordon It’s no secret that country-western influences are having a massive impact on pop culture right now in a variety of ways. From the ‘coastal-cowgirl’ fashion craze which seamlessly integrates western staples like cowboy boots and straw hats into mainstream fashion to a young and growing interest in cities like Austin, Texas, country …
Noah Kahan & The Red Rocks Experience
By: Jaclyn Wickersham As a lover of live music, my lifelong dream was to see a concert at Red Rocks in Colorado. Spending many nights of my adolescence watching YouTube livestream performances from the venue, I have been cultivating this aspiration for a long time. This dream was particularly special because it was one I …
Merging Tunes: How Generations Come Together to Appreciate Music
By: Catherine Lynch The act of sharing one’s passions with others is a source of sincere happiness and connection. Within the realm of music, the YouTube channel “Turning the Tables” created by Connor and his father, embodies this atmosphere of shared enthusiasm. Through the channel, Connor introduces his father, Kevin, to his favorite albums, along …
Griselda: Bringing Old Hip-Hop Back to Life
By: Andrew Benavides As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, folks around the nation are taking a blast into the past and rejoicing over old tunes they grew up with. Although this is a wonderful occasion, I have to beg the question: what has happened to the music genre we used to love so dearly? …
Inside College Radio: WPTS-FM
By: Therese Burgo Fordham University is home to WFUV: Fordham University’s Voice – a nationally recognized non-commercial station and NPR affiliate. That in mind, Fordham is no stranger to radio. While this station is based on our college campus, it is not to be confused with college radio, which is run mostly – if not …
