Valentine’s Day is the holiday of candy, cards and spending time with the ones you love, but where does this tradition come from? Valentine’s Day has roots in Christian and Roman history, following the story of Saint Valentine. According to the Catholic Church, St. Valentine helped heal poor and sick people in Rome, and was…
Pop? Rock? Country? Opera? What kind of music do you like to listen to when you study? Photo by James McIntosh. With a new semester upon us, I thought it may be appropriate to share one of the best things that helps me focus through studying and homework: music. Music has the power to transform…
“Deja Vu” was released in 1970 by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Photo from Cinemabland.com. “Deja Vu” is the 1970 debut album of folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young following Neil Young’s addition to the established trio. It features some of their greatest hits and some of my favorite folk songs ever. This album…
NPR Music’s YouTube account has gained popularity by releasing Tiny Desk concerts, which are mini “concerts” starring popular or up-and-coming musical artists. These concerts feature stripped down versions of an artist’s songs. With a live band and no autotune or post-production available, the concert relies solely on the musical talent of the artists. As you…
Popular Disney+ show “The Mandalorian,” directed by Jon Favreau, has released a new season. Photo from digitalspy.com. “The Mandalorian” is the most popular show on Disney+ and after it’s incredibly successful first season, the second season generated plenty of buzz. The “Star Wars” spinoff series is about the titular bounty hunter (real name Din Djarin),…
Michael Jackson’s album “Off The Wall” was released in 1979. Photo from Billboard.com. “Off the Wall” (1979) by Michael Jackson began the King of Pop’s solo career after tremendous success with his brothers in the Jackson 5. This album is a groovy blend of funk, disco and R&B, and features some of Jackson’s most popular…
There are a variety of platforms available to stream favorite shows and movies. Graphic by Grace DeSanti. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, CBS All Access, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and now Peacock. Are all of these different streaming options worth it? I’ve had Netflix for almost a decade now, and it always seems to have…
TikTok has been affecting the music people listen to. Graphic from theverge.com. TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. With content focused on music and dance, it’s no secret that the music industry has changed to cater to new trends and dances. Starting in the summer of 2019, popular…
This week I will be looking at the 1978 soft rock album “Minute by Minute” by the Doobie Brothers. This album is a great representation of the 70s; it has elements of rock, funk and disco, all wrapped up in one. I am familiar with a few of the Doobie Brother’s songs like “Listen to…
The struggles of COVID-19 have hit us all. For me, as a freshman, COVID has definitely changed how I thought I would be starting my college career. Masks, dining restrictions and housing agreements all take away from the typical “freshman experience.” Classes have moved online for many. So how do you have success in a…