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Palak Jayswal
Palak is a big fan of the arts and pop culture, but especially music and all things One Direction. She aspires to be a music journalist and to one day write for a publication like The New York Times, Rolling Stone, or Billboard.
'Spaceman' as a whole is a successful experiment in reflective thinking and also a reminder to cherish what is most important as the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel shines brighter.
New Shawn Mendes documentary shows a different side to the musician
On the heels of his latest single release from his upcoming fifth studio album, Shawn Mendes brings fans into the craziest year of his life. The Netflix documentary In Wonder follows Shawn on his self-titled tour last year and shows a…
Niall Horan reminds music industry how essential crew is with charity live stream concert
Rest assured, this is no different in the era of live-streamed concerts becoming the norm. Niall’s charity show at Royal Albert Hall in London — a tribute to live music crew, and specifically crew that was meant to be working on Niall’s…
mama’s boy perfectly showcases LANY’s Growth
If there’s one take away from this collection of songs, it’s that LANY is growing and unafraid of all that is to come.
Almost Famous reminds me why I want to be a music journalist
Ultimately the message of the film still resonates today. It’s about music, and the power of that music, and the fans — the ones who dedicate themselves to the thrill of being front row, to staying up for midnight releases, to knowing the…
The Fangirl Conundrum: Why are female fans not taken seriously?
Your sex or age doesn’t dictate how you can be changed by music or the impact an artist or band can have on your life.
Ellie Goulding reveals who she is in The Brightest Blue Experience
On August 26, Ellie performed a live stream pay-per-view concert at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. LIVENOW, a new streaming platform for various live events hosted the “The Brightest Blue Experience.”
5 of the best music podcasts you need to listen to
My top five music podcasts.
Pandemic discoveries: music edition
While some of my favorite artists, like Taylor Swift, have dropped surprised pandemic albums — I've also been discovering new artists and bands that I normally wouldn't come across in the regular rush of a daily schedule.
Artists react to the 1975’s Notes on a Conditional Form
The Notes on a Conditional Form art exhibit perfectly captures the crossroads of music, art, social justice, and simultaneously calls for self-reflection.
Taylor Swift reinvents her sound with indie-folk album Folklore
What Folklore does best proves that Taylor Swift manages to reinvent herself with every new album she releases, while somehow managing to stay true to her core and heart every time — and she’s one of the only artists who can do so…
#1DecadeTogether fan project celebrates 10 years of One Direction
Fans across the world unite to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the beloved boy band.
Lauv’s Without You EP is an examination of a relationship through a pop lens
The four-track quarantine EP is a somber and nostalgic reflection on a relationship once had.
Love Victor chronicles figuring it all out
Like most coming of age stories, this one is all about figuring it out.
United By Pride in 2020
From Hayley Kiyoko to Troye Sivan and more - these are the songs you need to be blasting this month.