Photo courtesy of Freddie Marriage, Unsplash. The app TikTok is one of the hottest social media platforms around, and it’s a lot more complex than it may look on the surface. The platform has become known for being home to smaller communities with specific focuses. One of these communities is […]
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TikTok slams new industry plant band TRAMP STAMPS
Photo courtesy of Robert Anasch, Unsplash The TRAMP STAMPS is an all-women pop-punk band based in Nashville. The three women who make up the band are singer Marisa Maino, guitarist Caroline Baker and drummer Paige Blue. On April 9, the trio posted a video of them lip-syncing their new […]
New BROCKHAMPTON album strays away from nostalgic roots
Photo courtesy of Danny Howe, Unsplash When the music industry is constantly evolving and testing its boundaries, many artists enjoy messing around with new sounds and collaborating with those that are the completly opposite styles. For Los Angeles-based boy band BROCKHAMPTON, they consistently create new music for their fans […]
#97percent trends on social media, especially TikTok
Photo courtesy of Monica Melton, Unsplash Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault “Not all men,” a saying that victims have been hearing for way too long. With the recent abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, the phrase has somewhat resurfaced. However, women are refocusing the message on how 97% of women […]
TikTok’s “Ratatouille” musical gains major recognition
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons We’ve all heard about it by this point, and you’re either stoked about it or have no idea what’s happening. Seemingly out of nowhere, TikTok became the incubator for the newest internet hit: “Ratatouille” the musical. Over the past week, Playbill, Pixar, Disney […]
TikTok deserves credit for impressive Gen Z voter turnout
Photo courtesy of TikTok for Biden, TikTok Over the past three years, TikTok has evolved into a powerful platform for Generation Z to meet with each other and discuss important issues in a place that is not their parents’ kitchen table. The political wave on TikTok was sparked in […]
Corpse Husband gains an imageless online success
Photo courtesy of Corpse Husband, YouTube Two months ago, I had never heard of Corpse Husband. Now, his songs are viral on TikTok, his tweets are trending daily and his video games streams are constantly being recommended to me on YouTube. The craziest part of it all: no one […]
Bea Miller’s new EP “elated!” showcases vulnerable maturity
Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi, Flickr After two years of anticipation, 21-year-old Bea Miller released her new EP “elated!” on Oct. 23. Accompanying the lead single “wisdom teeth,” originally released on Oct. 9, there are six new songs that show a vulnerable and political side of Miller that has […]
TikTok dance to “WAP” has prompted feminism-centered discussion
Photo courtesy of Sean Davis, Flickr Like many of us, TikTok has occupied a large majority of my time over these past few months. The app has become a great tool, especially during quarantine, to keep everyone up to date on fun recipes, adventures and of course, new dance […]
Top albums and singles of the summer
Photo courtesy of Brett Jordan, Flickr Even in the midst of a crazy, scary, unusual world, several artists were still able to share new music across the globe and lift our spirits. This summer, influential albums and singles amongst all genres and mediums were released, creating some of the best […]