Music

by Hailie Balding   As an avid K-pop listener for almost 10 years now, I’ve been to my fair share of shows both big and small. There’s no secret that K-pop concerts in Korea are routinely better and grander than those held abroad, specifically in the United States. This doesn’t

by Karina Tapia I’ve always found comfort in the music I know. From K-pop and soft jazz, these genres feel like home. My friends, however, have introduced me to their own obscure music tastes and I’ve grown to love discovering new sounds though them. Despite being open to new music,

by Brianna Eloiza   I discovered Netflix’s Arcane, inspired by the game League of Legends, after the second season had already concluded in December 2024, right before finals week in fall semester. I’d never heard of the show or the game, but thanks to the power of my TikTok algorithm,

by Jesse Hudgins   First releases are important. It’s the opening statement of any artist, and if your attention isn’t grabbed, you may not want to return for another release. Bands like Weezer, Led Zeppelin, and The Killers come to mind when talking about the best debut releases. I think

by Meghan Breitberg   While he was the quietest member of Queen, John Deacon was an absolute powerhouse of a bassist and songwriter, writing some of Queen’s biggest hits such as “Another One Bites the Dust” and “You’re My Best Friend.” So, who is John Deacon and how is he

by Olivia Rosenberg   “Mrs. Robinson,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “My Heart Will Go On,” and “Lose Yourself.” These are all songs that were originally created for the big screen but continued to be hits beyond the movie from which they originated. Not everyone has seen The Bodyguard, but almost everyone has

by Olivia Rosenberg   As Women’s History Month comes to an end, WONC is honoring the women who defined the genre of rock n’ roll. From the 1950s onward, women were the voices and writers behind many infamous rock eras.   Trailblazers One of the original female rock stars was

by Cassie Schneider   “Gaga ooh la la,” seemingly, as a lifelong Little Monster, I was quite pleased when Lady Gaga announced an actual record would be released. Her announcement about this came after the commercial tank that was Joker 2: Folie a Deux, in which she assumed the role

by Jesse Hudgins   One of the best aspects of going through vinyl at a record shop is coming across something that you and others may not have heard of. In October 2024, that was me when I came across a record recorded by One Last Wish: 1986.  One Last

by Ashly Rico Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 Single of the Year in 1974. The following year, John Lennon praised it on Spin Magazine, saying that he wished he could have written the early disco track that made him regard his songwriting differently. George McCrae’s debut single, “Rock