Remembering the legacy of Aretha Franklin
Music columnist Jalen Nash reflects on Aretha Franklin’s lifetime of influence on music, women’s empowerment and civil rights activism. Here’s just some of what she left behind. Read more »
From the Studio
'Astroworld' is upending the music scene, and here's why
Many artists are starting to realize the power of using social media to stay intimately connected with their fans. Read more »
A Trip to ‘Astroworld’: What to expect along the ride inside Travis Scott's mind
The golden, inflatable Travis Scott head marks the entrance into the artist's mind – Astroworld. Here's what you need to know about the album. Read more »
50 years of fusion: Remembering Miles Davis
Music columnist Jalen Nash discusses how “Miles in the Sky,” released 50 years ago today, reveals Davis’ role in revolutionizing jazz music. Read more »
'Scorpion' stings us with a lot at once
Drake addresses pressing topics and speaks his truths on most recent album, “Scorpion." Read more »
Why ‘Everything is love’ showcases the timeless talent of older rap artists
Music columnist Jalen Nash praises Jay-Z and Beyonce’s album, “Everything is Love,” and analyzes the evolving landscape of rap music for older performers. Read more »
Top Dawg’s Underdog: On Jay Rock’s rise to the top
Jay Rock elaborates on his journey of self-exploration in "Redemption" while reclaiming the attention he deserves. Read more »
A look at Kanye’s new album ‘Ye’
Kanye was Kanye in his eighth studio album he released last week. Music columnist Jalen Nash breaks down how each track connects to Kanye’s former albums and personal life. Read more »
J. Cole delivers a warning to new rappers with summer album ‘KOD’
J. Cole's latest album "KOD" addresses his unwillingness to compromise his music in exchange for popularity, and calls out artists who do in "1985." Read more »
Mayfest is a great day for music fans, both on and off SU campus
University Union's annual event was a success, and our Music columnist gives a roundup of some other nearby gatherings for local music fans. Read more »
In remembrance of Avicii, here are the EDM artist’s top 5 hits
After the DJ’s tragic death on Friday, here’s how Avicii showed us the importance and depth of rave culture and electronic dance music. Read more »
The definitive rankings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, part 2
As “Avengers: Infinity War” looms near, movie columnist Erik Benjamin breaks down the rest of his rankings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more »
What Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize means for hip-hop
Recipients of Pulitzer Prizes include figures like Robert Frost, John F. Kennedy and now Kendrick Lamar — the first artist outside of jazz or classical music to win the award. Read more »
The definitive rankings of the top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe films
As the release of “Avengers: Infinity War” approaches, here are movie columnist Erik Benjamin’s top picks from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more »
Buy low, sell high: How Blumhouse does horror films the right way
The production company has used its low-budget, high-horror model to produce hits like “The Purge” and the new movie “Truth or Dare.” Read more »
Netflix Originals shouldn’t be considered for Academy Awards
With films like “Icarus” and “Okja” winning big-name awards in recent years, our Screen Time columnist argues that films have to follow the path created by the industry to be considered for such accolades. Read more »
An update on the ‘Jersey Shore’ cast in time for the new season premiere
Many former partiers have settled down since their reality TV days. Read more »
Here’s what the XXL Freshman covers from 2015 on should look like in hindsight
With hindsight 20/20, Music columnist Jalen Nash takes a trip in the time machine to recreate each XXL Magazine Freshman cover from 2015 on. Read more »
Charlie Burg, SALES and Whitney light up the stage at Bandersnatch concert
The group of musicians performed Wednesday night in Goldstein Auditorium to an intimate audience for University Union's spring Bandersnatch concert. Read more »
‘The Big Picture’ author Ben Fritz gives his thoughts on the future of film
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin spoke with Ben Fritz, who wrote "The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies" to discuss the process of crafting a journalism book and the future of film. Read more »
Artists use music to inspire change at March for Our Lives
Musicians including Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande are using their music to show their support for gun control, as demonstrated at Saturday’s March for Our Lives. Read more »
Madness at the movies: How Hollywood has embraced sports
There’s a reason why sports movies are so successful, and why basketball movies haven’t gotten as much attention as other sports. Read more »
My first indie rock concert was a Drake Bell show
Listening to Bell and his supporting acts was a new kind of concert experience for Music columnist Jalen Nash, but he enjoyed himself nonetheless. Read more »
Here's how hip-hop has reignited the spirit of black entrepreneurship
Things like their humble upbringings, successful branding and the proverbial chip on their shoulders have made some contemporary rappers successful businessmen. Read more »
