Mitski’s thoughtful, passionate artistry in her March 3 performance far surpassed the expectations of music columnist Nicholas Black PO ’24.
Tag: Music Column
Selected ambient works: Dream-pop legends Beach House deliver on ‘Once Twice Melody’
“One Twice Melody” exemplifies the brilliance of Beach House by blending experimentation and consistency, writes music columnist Nicholas Black PO ’24.
Selected ambient works: Black indie artists deserve our attention
As the streaming era of music emerges, Black indie artists are finally getting the recognition they deserve, argues music columnist Nick Black PO ’24.
‘Sex Education’ season three soundtrack mixes the new and nostalgic
The season 3 soundtrack of “Sex Education” smoothly blends the retro and modern feels of the show, writes Barbara Norton PO ’25.
Strike a chord: Genre-inclusivity grants freedom to artists, listeners
Music columnist Ava Hinz SC ’25 argues that genre-inclusive playlists and albums grant artists more creativity and give listeners greater options.
Amped up: Polo G dominates the charts with “Rapstar”
The success of Polo G’s “Rapstar” is a perfect example of why rappers are the new pop stars, Mirabella Miller SC ’23 writes.
The downbeat: How to use music to feel less alone and anxious during social distancing
Music columnist Ella Boyd SC ’21 compiles an exhaustive list of ways to use music to your benefit while social distancing, whether through creating, sharing or listening to it.
The downbeat: 5 of the best love (and it’s complicated) songs
Ella Boyd SC ’21 provides a playlist of 5 songs for any romantic scenario, from love to lust to heartbreak. “Love’s intricacies and realities shouldn’t be ignored; after all, the experiences of yearning, heartbreak, confusion, nerves and sensuality are intertwined with love,” she writes.
The downbeat: Six noteworthy new songs to add to your end-of-summer playlist
As summer winds down, notable songs of the summer include “Cinnamon Girl” by Lana Del Rey and “Surf” by Young Thug.
The downbeat: The price and politics of the free-spirited Coachella
Coachella is known worldwide for its lineups of popular and successful artists, but political conflict abounds with the festival.