Old Songs Find New Life on TikTok How the App Celebrates Multiple Generations of Music Olivia Riportella ’25 TikTok, one of the world’s most popular social media apps, has proven to be more than just a platform for dancing and silly skits. It has evolved into a bridge between generations, connecting them through music that […]
Film Review: jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy An Intimate Look at Kanye West’s Life and Career Talia Rueda ’23 Fans of Kanye West can now catch a glimpse into the saga of the artist’s battles and brilliance that have unfolded over the course of his 20-year career thanks to West’s longtime friend, filmmaker Coodie Simmons. Although […]
Dancing in the Dark Silent Disco Proves to be a Massive Hit Jack Downey ’23 When BOP and WDOM unveiled their joint event, a “silent disco” at McPhail’s, Providence College students’ confusion was evident. Not many people knew what a silent disco entailed. This mystery, however, built excitement for the event. As the date of […]
A Superb Super Bowl Halftime Show Hip-Hop Artists Deliver a Historic Performance Olivia Riportella ’25 The Super Bowl LVI halftime show could quite possibly go down as the greatest halftime show of all time. With electrifying performances from superstars Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and a surprise appearance from 50 […]
2022 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominees Announced Music Fans Ready to Celebrate the Memorable Songs and Artists of the Past Year Talia Rueda ’23 Nominations for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards were released on Jan. 27. The nominees represent categories ranging from country music to dance music and constitute the most-listened-to artists and songs of the […]
Adele Cancels Las Vegas Residency A Look at the Artist’s Controversial Decision Grace O’Connor ’22 Adele’s fans were shocked when, 30 hours before her first show in Las Vegas was scheduled to take place, the beloved British singer announced that she was postponing her residency. After their initial shock subsided, fans felt a wide range […]
If She Was a Man, They Wouldn’t Question How Much Recognition She Deserved Lesser-Known Male Musician Makes Damaging, Disrespectful, and False Claims About Taylor Swift Nikki Idelson ’22 In an unsurprising but unfortunate turn of events, Taylor Swift has been once again forced to defend herself and her career. In a recent interview with the […]
Spotify Controversy: Upholding the Freedom of Speech or Enabling Misinformation? Joni Mitchell & Neil Young Pull Their Catalogues from the Streaming Service in Protest Grace Whitman ’22 Joni Mitchell is skating down the river she’s always wished for and away from Spotify. Following Neil Young’s lead, the artist has officially removed her full discography from […]
Calling All Musicians! Practice Space Available on Providence’s Bissell Street Jack Downey ’23 Practice spaces are just as important for bands as instruments. Without a place to play, bands are unable to grow and flourish. A practice space might be a garage, a living room, a bedroom, or even a professional facility like JamStage in […]
One Year of “driver’s license”: Olivia Rodrigo’s Not-So-Sour Year of Success A Look at Her Record-Breaking Debut Album and Rise to Fame Madison Palmieri ’22 Most 18-year-olds are concerned with navigating the often-challenging transition from teenagerdom to young adulthood. Many prepare to leave home for the first time as they begin college; some may start […]