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TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

by Molly Reeves Getting your start in music through TikTok is becoming the norm. There are many TikTok creators on the platform who have made a name for themselves in the music industry, such as Nessa Barrett. In the United States, 86.9 million people use TikTok, that’s more users than Twitter, with 77 million. If you’re wanting to get your name out there, you know what app to use. Here are five TikTok artists that are on the rise that are putting a dent in the music industry. Nessa Barrett Nessa Barrett is from New Jersey and moved to Los … Continue reading TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

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Plays Off The Field: Why the Future of the Super Bowl Halftime Show is Uncertain

by Phoebe Renje After a seven-year musical hiatus, Rihanna returned to the stage with a bang at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in February. Her short performance became the most-watched halftime show in NFL history, with roughly a third of the nation watching. This was not the first time the league contacted Rihanna to headline the game. The NFL contacted her in 2018 to headline the Super Bowl, but she declined, citing the kneeling controversy within the league. The NFL’s concert spectacular is now a bid on what relevant artists the league can find to generate a profit. Every … Continue reading Plays Off The Field: Why the Future of the Super Bowl Halftime Show is Uncertain

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How Country Music Lost Its Twang

In 2020, Loretta Lynn, perhaps one of country music’s greatest artists, sat down with fellow musician Martina McBride on her podcast, Vocal Point. Lynn commented on the poor state of country music today, and I wholeheartedly agree. Country music as a genre has lost its way. The industry has recentered its songs to pop and hip-hop in exchange for chart-toppers and awards. When you listen to these songs, it’s a mishmash of snappy beats and lyrics that sound more pop than country, and audiences love it. Soon, country music will no longer exist or may not be as unique as … Continue reading How Country Music Lost Its Twang