Advanced Essay Workshop/ENGL 2270
 

Why Are We Always So Sad After Watching Julien Baker Perform?

It’s: The Julien Baker Face If you’ve seen Julien Baker perform, whether it be live or watching her recorded live performances, you know exactly what face I’m referring to. And for those who don’t know “the face”, the image on the right will bring you up to speed. You see …

Spotify’s Algorithms, What they are and How they Affect The Artists you Listen to

Accessibility and efficiency have been a cornerstone of the internet over the past 20 years. What occurred in the 2000s was a battle over user rights and recording artists’ rights with programs such as Napster and LimeWire that ended with the landscape of the music industry changing forever. Gone are …

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Billie Eilish’s Solidification of Sound and Rise to The Top

Music is such a prevalent force in our daily lives and culture. When we want to listen to popular music, we typically will look at what ends up at the top of the charts and what we always hear on the radio for our confirmations of the norm of the …

The Legend of Zelda Music: Nostalgia Through Repetition

The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most popular Nintendo series to date, rivaling the likes of Kirby, Donkey Kong and even Mario. It also contains one of the most extensive game lineups with 19 series entries and many spin-offs over its 30 plus year legacy. In the …

‘casual sabotage’ Lyric Review

Dominic Harrison (Yungblud) is an artist known for speaking out against the government along with those of the upper class in some of his music. He has now turned his attention to focusing on the issues that his supporters are facing. He is constantly challenging the social norms of today’s …