Amplified Observations: Bob Dylan recedes into the confundity of desire in the Western-like narrative 'Isis'
By Luke Furman | Apr. 10, 2018There’s a lot to unpack in Bob Dylan’s 1976 track “Isis.”
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Amplified Observations: Mountains describe a musician’s existence more than personal obstacles
By Luke Furman | Apr. 3, 2018Mountains not only represent obstacles to lyricists but also can be a kind of refuge away from modern chaos.
By the Way: The eternal messages of U2’s ‘The Joshua Tree’
By Alex McCann | Apr. 3, 2018Even 31 years after its release, U2’s magnum opus still offers fair criticisms of America.
On A High Note: Lorde brings 'Melodrama' to Columbus
By Halle Weber | Apr. 1, 2018Lorde was born to write songs, and at Saturday's concert, she let Columbus know it.
By the Way: The seasons of Vampire Weekend
By Alex McCann | Mar. 28, 2018Spring is right around the corner. Hopefully Vampire Weekend's fourth album is close, too.
Words I Might Have Ate: The Growlers only get better with every album
By Shelby Campbell | Mar. 28, 2018The band has aged like fine wine.
Amplified Observations: Yo La Tengo defy expectations with latest song offerings
By Luke Furman | Mar. 27, 2018Despite a politically charged album title, Yo La Tengo deliver its most lulling and reflective record ever.
Cinema and Syntax: Thank you, 'Love, Simon'
By Carl Fonticella | Mar. 27, 2018Though following the tropes, we needed this coming-of-age movie.
On A High Note: Arcade Fire on fire with new single 'Put Your Money on Me'
By Halle Weber | Mar. 26, 2018If you put your money on the new single, you won’t be disappointed.
Query A Queer: Queer feminism and being a better ally
By Cassidy Paul | Mar. 25, 2018Being an ally is a 24/7 job.
Words I Might Have Ate: Playlists are the sincerest form of affection
By Shelby Campbell | Mar. 21, 2018A good playlist is better than flowers or chocolate.
Amplified Observations: Instrumental hip-hop doses the style with ego death
By Luke Furman | Mar. 20, 2018With the absence of an emcee, instrumental hip-hop focuses on the musicality of drum and sample-based tunes.
On A High Note: Weezer continues to miss the mark
By Halle Weber | Mar. 19, 2018The band has taken its quest for a hit too far.
Query a Queer: Your self-care toolbox for break
By Joseph Metcalf | Mar. 8, 2018A guide on what to bring with you for spring break.
BedPost: The vast world of Tumblr porn
By Meghan Morris | Mar. 8, 2018It's time to change the stigma around female masturbation.
By the Way: Pink Floyd and the four most haunting notes in rock
By Alex McCann | Mar. 7, 2018The four-note theme of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is dark, sad and beautiful.
Query a Queer: LGBTQ women and Women's History Month
By Brittany Bateman | Mar. 1, 2018It is easy for Women's History Month to become exclusive to white cisgendered heterosexual identifying women, but society should work towards promoting minorities.
Query A Queer: Four important black queers
By delfin bautista | Feb. 22, 2018Here is a list of four influential queer black people that you should know.
BedPost: Signs of a controlling partner
By Meghan Morris | Feb. 8, 2018How to tell if someone is too controlling in a relationship.
Query a Queer: The Harlem Renaissance and LGBT people
By Olivia Busby | Feb. 8, 2018The Harlem Renaissance is whitewashed.
