By: Anna Fahy Few artists can completely change the world’s view on a song through live performance, as Miley Cyrus did with her Record of the Year winner “Flowers” at this year’s Grammys. Cyrus had a lot of pressure weighing on this performance. Not only was it the first live TV performance of the song, …
Lizzy McAlpine’s “Older” Song Review
By: Hannah Devlin Lizzy McAlpine’s latest song, “Older,” is the first track she’s released from her third studio album. Released on February 13th, the single encapsulates the feeling of growing up and all the complexities of the transition into adulthood. The opening lyric, “Over and over, a carousel ride,” captures a sense of spiraling anxiety …
Can a Rod’s Concert be Chill?
By: Sofie Huntington When it comes to Rodrigue’s Coffee House’s concerts, there’s one question I have often pondered: can we be chill? If I am going to a Rod’s concert, I’m mentally and physically preparing myself. I’m hyping myself up, putting on my coolest outfit, and ensuring that the outfit is secure; once the music …
Maturation & Insight: Joni Mitchell’s Touching Grammy Performance
By: Grace Lawlor At the 66th annual Grammy Awards show, many artists amazed the crowd with their live performances, yet no one touched the hearts of the crowd quite like the spectacular Joni Mitchell. After a widely successful career as a singer-songwriter, this iconic folk singer performed at the Grammys for the first time with …
RELISH RADIO: Well Versed (Episode 3)
In the first “Well Versed” of 2024, Andrew and Arya set off the new year with the show’s first special guest appearance: head of RELISH RADIO, Alan C. Ventura! On this episode, Arya, Andrew, and Alan all pick out hip hop lyrics and break them down with some interesting historical context. Listen in here as …
Worth the Wait: Tomi Jazz
By: Therese Burgo During our last few days on campus before winter break, in the midst of finals, my friend and I were determined to find a jazz club to visit for an evening outing – a tough task, being a last-minute decision on a Friday afternoon when many jazz clubs are already booked with …
Unlocking the Diary of Alicia Keys
By: Gabby Chinnici Our memory vaults are filled with moments from our life that we had no idea would stick by our side for the long haul: first loves, meeting some of our closest friends, the taste of a really good piece of bread, or the first glimpse of an album that would soon be …
Guts, Girlhood, and Growth
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 …