Category: Music
How Does Modern Concert Etiquette Affect Female Artists?
As in-person events like concerts and festivals have returned since the pandemic, concert-goers are noticing a drastic change in etiquette and behavior during live shows.…
How Women in the Music Industry Are Utilizing Music Videos to Tell Important Stories
Music videos often tell the story a song articulates while reflecting the social image the artist wants to portray to their audience. They are an…
What are the Struggles of Women in the Music and Entertainment Industry?
The power of music and songwriting has the potential to inspire and empower their listeners. On the other hand, women in music and entertainment face…
Globalization of K-pop: How Common is the Use of Non-Korean Languages?
On August 5, BTS, Snoop Dogg, and Benny Blanco released a new track, “Bad Decisions.” This is not the first time BTS has collaborated with…
Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Industry?
It is no surprise that Korean idols dominate K-pop. However, as K-pop has become more global, the industry is diversifying and has its fair share…
How Country Music Has Forgotten Its Roots
Country music is a popular genre of music in the south. The genre has a long history that inspired many great artists, but often this…
Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Fandom?
When PSY’s “Gangnam Style” blew up worldwide in 2012, K-pop was still a niche interest. It wasn’t until 2017 that K-pop started seeing exponential growth…
How are Band Programs Inaccessible for Lower-Class Families and Students?
Learning to play an instrument can be quite costly, and many underfunded music programs cannot compensate for the cost and provide quality programs to their…
How The Music Industry Sees Fatphobia
Music videos, sold-out arenas, red carpets, and billboards, the music industry is one of the most profitable industries in the world. In 2020 the music…
Lack of Consequences In The Music Industry: What is Astroworld?
A few weeks ago a tragedy happened: ten people died, and over three hundred got injured at a music festival, Astroworld, created by the rapper…