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The music video for “Cause I’m A Man” by Tame Impala successfully conveys a message that helps me understand the song better, and interpret it accordingly. The video is extremely visually stimulating, packed with small details that tell the story… Continue Reading →

Second Listen: “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath

Which Songs Have Parallel Themes to “War Pigs” This Bob Dylan song was written/released at the height of the Cold War in 1963, and while the specific time-frame is different from the one discussed in “War Pigs”, the songs share… Continue Reading →

Third Listen: “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath

How “War Pigs” Functions as Relevant Today It is important to point out the power that this song has in its ability to translate across music genres and still spread important anti-war sentiments. Regardless of who was performing the song… Continue Reading →

First Listen: “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath

This song was released in 1970, towards the very end of the anti-war movement of the late 60’s and early 70’s. At the time the song was written, the Vietnam War was still raging on, and wouldn’t come to an… Continue Reading →

Second Listen – Lineage of Police Brutality and Racial Injustice

“Chains” (2015), By Usher ft. Nas & Bibi Bourelly was produced in response to the heightened killings of black Americans around the Nation. The pressing issue of police brutality and racial injustice is something that reached the public eye through many… Continue Reading →

Third Listen To “White Boy”

Introduction Bikini Kill is one of the most iconic bands of our time, they formed the feminist punk rock movement which influenced thousands of women. Bikini Kill was known for their loud, fast paced and aggressive music. Kathleen Hanna, the… Continue Reading →

The Many Faces of Kendrick Lamar’s “i” – Third Listen

The ways in which we interface with music are constantly changing and evolving. We now have more access to music than ever before: more studio recordings, more leaked songs, and more live performances. With this, our roles as listeners drastically… Continue Reading →

First Listening Post: Bruce Springsteen’s, “The Rising”

Bruce Springsteen wrote the song “The Rising” shortly after the devastating attacks on September 11th, 2001, in New York City. In the lyrics, he begins by taking the perspective of one of the firefighters that rushed into the attacked World… Continue Reading →

Third Listen – Butchered Tongue, Hozier (Emma Kelly)

Butchered Tongue, Third Listen   Though “Butchered Tongue” is a newer release, and thus does not have quite the backlog of musical versions, alternatives, and covers that some songs do, it does have a rich vocal performance in both its… Continue Reading →

3rd Listen “Looking For Somebody (To Love)”

Text, or content, of The 1975’s “Looking For Somebody (To Love)” contributes to audiences’ overall reception and understanding of the song itself. This in turn impacts how the social justice issue (mass shootings, in this case) is perceived. Since the… Continue Reading →

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