Music as Lit.

Apocalypse Now or Never

Armageddon through the lens of popular music

Jul 20 •

Men can enjoy things AND be nice to women

Bros, you're proving my point

Jun 24 •

From Creep to Crypto Bro: The Powerlessness-to-Violence Pipeline in Post-Punk

Capitalism is why your favorite sadboy musician hates women (and probably himself)

May 5 •

PART THREE: RESIST

Sing truth to power: Stay informed. Get involved. GET LOUD.

Mar 7 •

PART TWO: HALLELUJAH

Part two of a multi-part series exploring the healing power of music and its role in community, protest, and radical joy

Feb 4 •

PART ONE: JOY IS MY PROTEST

Part one of a multi-part series exploring the healing power of music and its role in community, protest, and radical joy

Dec 16, 2024 •

Life is badass if you think about it

Nov 2, 2024 •

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Mariachi in Modern Music

Mariachi’s cultural influence, musical fusions, and missteps

Sep 26, 2024 •

Sabrina Carpenter's "Don't Smile"

Heartbreak Heaven, Lucky Number '77

Aug 29, 2024 •

Beyoncé’s "AMERIICAN REQUIEM"

A Bold Reclamation of Country Music’s Roots and Future

Aug 5, 2024 •

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