By: Alana Saucier Hip-hop and rap music have always been an agent of change, a powerful cultural movement which in turn influences society. Many young, talented rappers and hip-hop artists have been taken from us far too soon at the hands of gang violence. A prime example of one of the most famous cases of …

By: Delaney Gouveia The term “industry plant” is originally derived from the hip-hop genre, denoting somebody who finds success incredibly quickly, describing themselves as self-made or independent while having the backing of a major record label. They might hide their connections or advantages in the music world to seem more relatable, authentic, or down to …

By: Ava Bedoya An estimated 100,000 songs are uploaded to streaming platforms every single day. The rise of the internet paired with a rapid increase in accessibility to technology has made it easier than ever to make music of your own. With this massive uptick in music creation, it has become more and more difficult …

By: Matthew Bloss-Baum Who would’ve thought that a rainy day in LA could be so joyful? Well, it was for me—I got the lucky opportunity to attend the 2024 Grammy Awards. Everyone’s first question when I tell them I went to the Grammys is always, “How is that even possible? It’s not something you can …

By: Hannah Devlin The release of Mean Girls (2024) this past January sparked discussion over the movie as a musical adaptation. The film aimed to combine the original 2004 classic with the 2018 Mean Girls Broadway Musical, while adding a modern spin on the plot with incorporations of current fashion trends and social media. However, …

By: Sam Hoffman The little alternative Brooklyn-based band, Sammy Rae and the Friends, is “pure serotonin.” They self-describe as “rooted in classic rock, folk, and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz,” which is essentially a little bit of everything. Their music’s spirit was captured on stage in New Haven on February 10th like no …