Taylor Swift vs. Apple Music
On the outside Taylor Swift looks like the white knight who championed a battle of pay for play politics against Apple and its iTunes streaming service.
Rants
Nana: The Musical (Part 2)
Nate's plot for the American movie version for Nana the Japanese manga. In part 2 he also lists who'll play the characters of the two Nanas, Ren, and Yasu.
Album Review: Sun Kil Moon – Universal Themes
Sun Kil Moon's Universal Themes isn’t interesting. It’s insulting. At its core, this an album that assumes its listener is an idiot.
Riots, Racism, and Rap: Are You Still Down?
Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake have all rapped about Tupac's "R U Still Down (Remember Me)" in 2015. What do you think that's all about?
Ladies And Gentlemen, We Are Walking On Earth
Mickey White examines modern Afrofuturism through the lens of Young Thug 's Barter 6 and Young Fathers' White Men Are Black Men Too.
Rap Roundtable: April 2015
Welcome to Rap Roundtable where staff writers, Mickey White and Dan Vesper discuss Earl Sweatshirt, Future, Action Bronson, Father, and Kendrick Lamar.
Where Do The Blurred Lines Get Drawn?
Aaron discusses the slippery slope that has been created with Blurred Lines Verdict and Marvin Gayes estate winning over Robin Thicke and Pharell.
Why Have There Been No Great Female Indie Bands?
Kelsey discusses the common practice of female discrimination in music. She argues that females in music should be treated as the norm and not the exception
Afroman Screwed Up, But Stay Off The Stage, Idiots
Afroman was wrong, he screwed up. But a non-performer should never get on-stage during a show. Just don’t do it. Not unless your name’s on the marquee.
Paying Tribute To Cover Albums
Inspired by Bob Dylan's album of Sinatra covers, M. Milner takes a look at some other cover albums from Elvis Costello, Neil Young, David Bowie and others!