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, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …