Music

REVIEW: Melanie Martinez’s Hades: A Bold Reflection of America’s Reality

By John Patterson For years, Melanie Martinez has used her music as more than just storytelling—it has been a form…

BTS, ‘Arirang,’ and the Howard University Controversy: When Tribute Misses the Mark 

By John Patterson   In March 2026, global K-pop group BTS released an animated teaser for their upcoming album Arirang, inspired…

These Latino Voices Changing the Music Scene

By JP  The Marías are an American indie pop group that seamlessly blend jazz, R&B, and Latin beats to create…

The Pop Feminism Essays: On Brittney Cooper’s Feminist Critique of Beyoncé

By Angela April Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is widely celebrated for her role as a feminist icon, often for empoweringwomen and giving…

The Pop Feminism Essays: Beyoncé — A Feminist, or an Entertainer?

By Angela April The famous 43-year-old singer, songwriter Beyoncé Knowles-Carter often uses her music as aplatform to express feminist ideals.…

The Pop Feminism Essays: Taylor Swift’s Selective Feminism

By Angela April In the early years of Taylor Swift’s career her stance on feminism was a subject of debate.…