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What are Microtones

What are Microtones

Tuning into any news broadcast, you will quickly be made aware that these are unprecedented times. Social unrest, geopolitical time bombs, and a worldwide pandemic make everyday feel just a little...

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Why your music matters

Why your music matters

From the '60s to the '20s, youth culture continues to drive change Nirvana's hit song from 1991, not only was the soundtrack of the new alt-rock movement, but the voice of a new generation and the...

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Music and Quarantine

Music and Quarantine

Creating, recording and listening to music over quarantine The silver stars of First Avenue were illuminated only by city lights as the bright bulbs above were turned out for the night. Little did...

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Rap Music and Women

Rap Music and Women

How does rap music shape our understanding of gender? BY DANY ROBINSON, GUEST WRITER One of the most popular genres of music is Rap/Hip-Hop. Rap is a form of musical expression that incorporates...

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Drew Cairns: Writing

"The Power of Music" - Drew Cairns Journey back with me through the past fifteen years. And while there may be...

The man behind the solo

The man behind the solo

Guided by his passion for music and guitar, sophomore Zack Schuster explores both creativity and structure in how he...

Music and lyrics

Music and lyrics

Musical theory and lyricism reveals why some tunes are memorable and others are not Why is it that our generation is...