6 big moments from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 23

It was a dazzling year and a half for Taylor Swift, and after 149 shows, the Eras Tour has come to a close.

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Breaking down 10 confusing Grammy categories

By Grace Schmidt | Dec. 5

Here is a breakdown of some of the most confusing Grammy categories. 

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX announcement sparks controversy

By Nyla Gilbert | Dec. 4

The announcement of Kendrick Lamar headlining Super Bowl LIX has sparked major controversy.

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Metal Mondays: Read punk zines, small music publications

By Jackson McCoy | Dec. 3

Supporting writers, editors and photographers in music journalism is vital for healthy music scenes.

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Album Review: Kendrick Lamar is reincarnated on ‘GNX’

By Logan Adams | Nov. 25

In his sixth studio album, Lamar reflects on his origins, growth and past lives.

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ROAR, Side Bar invites fresh records for Vinyl Night

By Jen Fosnaught | Nov. 22

The Side Bar and Republic of Athens Records team up monthly to host a welcomed Vinyl Night.

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Opening for concerts boosts musicians’ careers

By Grace Schmidt | Nov. 21

Being a concert opener is a vital step into becoming a mainstream artist. 

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Pop music is having a cultural comeback

By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 19

Music varies from decade to decade, but the 2020s has seen a great resurgence in pop music.

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Snail Satan rocks to its own beat

By Ethan Herx | Nov. 19

With no two shows being the same, the group chooses to let the songs speak for themselves and bring a good time rather than sticking to one specific style.

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Album Review: Linkin Park starts 'From Zero' with new record

By Brooke Phillips | Nov. 18

With singles like “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is the Crown,” Linkin Park’s newest record breathes life into their discography after their 7-year hiatus.

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Meet the nominees for Best New Artist at the Grammys

By Cami Seymore | Nov. 13

Best New Artist is one of the four biggest categories at the Grammys, and eight artists are competing for the coveted award. 

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Student Spotlight: Rylee Bapst takes over Athens’ music scene

By Cami Seymore | Nov. 12

Rylee Bapst, an Ohio University senior, is a local musician who plays vocals and guitar for several local bands while writing his own, original music.

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6 best Disney Channel theme songs

By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 5

Which Disney Channel theme songs are the best?

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Why didn’t Frank Ocean appear on ‘CHROMAKOPIA?’

By Cami Seymore | Nov. 5

After rumors swirled the internet about a Frank Ocean feature on Tyler, the Creator’s new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” fans were left wondering if Ocean has left the music industry altogether.