Jun 3, 2021MARINA: Pop’s Revival with a Political TwistMarilena Papalamprou the intersection between art and politics in a fascinating musician’s work Image(s): Pinterest Even though music and...
Jun 3, 2021In Defense of the BaritoneGriffin 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, 2021The Artistry of Music Videos: Instruments of IntrospectionSairaa Bains identifies the components that make up memorable music videos, and how they support the songs themselves Image(s): vimeo.com...
Apr 2, 2021Censoring music in the age of Stalin: Shostakovich and StravinskyDavide Dolce analyzes the effects of a totalitarian regime on the freedom of musical expression Producing music in 1930s Russia was...
Apr 2, 2021Art as Catharsis: Then and NowSierra 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, 2021Nostalgia: Comfort in the familiarIn 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, 2021Muse of the MonthElla Crowsley highlights a pioneer of American dance Image(s): myblackhistory.net My muse is… Gregory Hines, an American tap dancer,...
Feb 1, 2021The Muse - Or a Reflection on How Far We Will Go To Forgive Male GeniusPaola 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, 2021Perfection: An impossibility, an unattainable state, an essentialSarah Johnston delves into why perfection in creativity is overrated, and mistakes can benefit us all Image(s): Youtube.com Creating...
Dec 2, 2020Is 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, 2020I’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, 2020Music 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, 2020The Rise of Bedroom PopKailee Parsons discusses the increase of independent artists creating and producing music at home Haley Blais, Whitney Ballen, and Sidney...
Oct 1, 2020Roundtable DiscussionHow 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, 2020Tanning to the Top: Cultural Appropriation in the Pop Music IndustryFrom Ariana Grande to Rita Ora, Catherine Mullner discusses how selecting parts of Black culture and then denying Black women the right...
Sep 2, 2020Roundtable 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, 2020Don’t Rock the Jukebox: Why jukebox musicals deserve more creditStaff writer and musical theater aficionado, Sarah Johnston shares her thoughts on the value of jukebox musicals. We were halfway down...
Aug 17, 20205 Ways to Nourish the Art Lover in You Right NowIn 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