MARINA: Pop’s Revival with a Political Twist
Marilena Papalamprou the intersection between art and politics in a fascinating musician’s work Image(s): Pinterest Even though music and...
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- Jun 3, 2021
In Defense of the Baritone
Griffin Godsick laments the fall in popularity of an iconic vocal part Image(s): history.com I’m going to issue you a challenge... Ready?...
- May 4, 2021
The Artistry of Music Videos: Instruments of Introspection
Sairaa Bains identifies the components that make up memorable music videos, and how they support the songs themselves Image(s): vimeo.com...
- Apr 2, 2021
Censoring music in the age of Stalin: Shostakovich and Stravinsky
Davide Dolce analyzes the effects of a totalitarian regime on the freedom of musical expression Producing music in 1930s Russia was...
- Apr 2, 2021
Art as Catharsis: Then and Now
Sierra Thompson breaks down the history of art as a method for healing Image(s): The New Yorker The world has always been imbued with...
- Mar 30, 2021
Nostalgia: Comfort in the familiar
In today's world, our "normal" is quite a bit different than it was in 2019. In this article, Greer Valaquenta discusses how revisiting...
- Mar 2, 2021
Muse of the Month
Ella Crowsley highlights a pioneer of American dance Image(s): myblackhistory.net My muse is… Gregory Hines, an American tap dancer,...
- Feb 1, 2021
The Muse - Or a Reflection on How Far We Will Go To Forgive Male Genius
Paola Cordova scrutinizes the tradition of turning a blind eye to the sins of genius Image(s): theguardian.com If I can’t have you- no...
- Feb 1, 2021
Perfection: An impossibility, an unattainable state, an essential
Sarah Johnston delves into why perfection in creativity is overrated, and mistakes can benefit us all Image(s): Youtube.com Creating...
- Dec 2, 2020
Is it that Time Already?
Ella Crowsley delves into the history behind some of our favorite holiday tunes Image(s): Last.fm It’s that time of year again! The time...
- Dec 2, 2020
I’ve Got Chills, They’re Multiplying: Why does music make me feel the way I do?
Sarah Johnston explains how music affects the human body, and why it can be incredibly stimulating Image(s): kmuw.org There is nothing...
- Nov 1, 2020
Music to my Ears…Or to my Mind?
Anne Moorhouse discusses the impact that music has on the human brain, and how we can use it as a means of healing Image(s): cnn.com...
- Oct 10, 2020
The Rise of Bedroom Pop
Kailee Parsons discusses the increase of independent artists creating and producing music at home Haley Blais, Whitney Ballen, and Sidney...
- Oct 1, 2020
Roundtable Discussion
How should we treat classic works of art that are not politically correct? Griffin: So, obviously one of the prime reasons that we love...
- Oct 1, 2020
Tanning to the Top: Cultural Appropriation in the Pop Music Industry
From Ariana Grande to Rita Ora, Catherine Mullner discusses how selecting parts of Black culture and then denying Black women the right...
- Sep 2, 2020
Roundtable Discussion
For St Andrews students looking to go into various careers in the arts fields, how well do you think the course options on the whole and...
- Aug 19, 2020
Don’t Rock the Jukebox: Why jukebox musicals deserve more credit
Staff writer and musical theater aficionado, Sarah Johnston shares her thoughts on the value of jukebox musicals. We were halfway down...
- Aug 17, 2020
5 Ways to Nourish the Art Lover in You Right Now
In the era of COVID-19, so much is inaccessible. Coffee with friends, sporting events and even a simple trip to the grocery store have been