music

Stop filming the moment and live in the moment

“If you’re willing to pay to see music live, maybe start paying attention, and you’ll have a better time.”
Culture builds a playlist: Fall edition

“To complement autumnal scenes, the Culture section has gathered their greatest fall hits to soundtrack walks to class, study time and more.”
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Encore’ is a disappointment

“As a devoted fan of Swift for many years, these new songs seem untimely and simply mediocre.”
Ariana Grande’s fan base grows concerned over recent health speculation

“Ariana Grande’s hit tour Eternal Sunshine intends to be a wrap for this pop star’s public-facing work following a planned hiatus after her London show. While reassuring her fans that this hiatus was non-reactive and planned time off, fans can’t help but wonder if this is the doing of social media scrutiny.”
Tattoo Tales: JM Brenner

“I put on a pair of headphones and just listen. It’s the best thing in the world.”
No translation needed: Latin music’s cultural takeover

“Driven by streaming and a new generation of listeners, Latin music has become a defining force in today’s music industry.”
Butler Community Arts School launches spring sessions

The campus-based music program has opened offerings for lessons and classes next semester.
Art of grief and loss

Irwin Library is displaying blocks of the historic AIDS quilts along with other art pieces to inspire collaborative projects.
Jazz is for everyone

“Full of wrong notes. Background music. Music that’s the performer and not the audience. Elitist jazz snobs. Old and dying genre. Some of these narratives about jazz contain grains of truth and can make the music feel inaccessible.”