Taylor Swift, Double Standards, And Moving Beyond Male Validation
Following the announcement in January that Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the global pop star recently broke down...
The Rise of Dark Romance: Is BookTok Romanticizing Toxic Love?
Romance on social media has changed dramatically. What once raised concern is now trending, aestheticized, and widely recommended.
TikTok has given rise to countless micro-communities....
Why Reactions To Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” Miss the Point
On April 17, 2026, Olivia Rodrigo released “drop dead,” the highly anticipated lead single from her upcoming album, “you seem pretty sad for a...
In Defense Of Watching The Movie Before You Read the Book
This past weekend, I committed a reader’s gravest sin: I watched a movie before I read the book it was based on.
As a lifelong...
The Strokes at Coachella: Why Their Political Message Matters
With Coachella’s final weekend wrapping up last weekend, one artist's performance stirred both controversy and praise on social media.
The Strokes is a 5-man band...
3 Reasons You Should Listen To Music In Other Languages
Few things in life connect us as well as music does. Across time periods and cultures, people have used music to celebrate good times...
A Song By Song Review Of Harry Styles’ New Album
Welcome back, Harry! After 4 years, Harry Styles made his comeback with his March 6, 2026 album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Catchy...
Why I Haven’t Been the Same Since Boygenius Summer 2023
The year 2023 is long gone, but one band’s album keeps me frozen in that magical year. In 2023 boygenius’s album, “the record,” dropped,...
How Much Of The Past Can Love Survive? A Review of “The Drama”
The Drama premiered in theaters on April 3, 2026, and after watching it, I felt conflicted. The film doesn't just tell a story; it...
‘The Verdant Cage’ Book Review: A Thrilling Dystopia
I had the pleasure of receiving an advanced reader copy (ARC) of Jess Lourey’s young adult dystopian thriller, “The Verdant Cage,” which officially released...
