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Bach to basics: Classical music study playlist


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I think a lot of people do not enjoy the classical music genre, because they believe it to be synonymous with antiquated sounds that are neither easy nor fun for the ears and mind to digest. Though I’m not a fan of every piece of classical music and am by no means an aficionado, I […]

Back-to-school workout: Hit the gym with these 10 tracks


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For me, summer is always a time to detox. It’s a time to finally cook those healthy recipes and learn those impossible yoga poses bookmarked on my computer. Though being back at school is exciting, it is also incredibly difficult to commit to my cleansing summer lifestyle. Between reconnecting with friends over Bottega Louie dinners, one […]

Vine’s new music features rock the innovative factor


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The social media app, Vine, has become one of the most popular and versatile platforms of social media. Since its inception in 2013, Vine is now one of the most lucrative avenues for artists and musicians to break out into the industry. Viral cute boy duo, Jack and Jack, along with now super-star Shawn Mendes […]

The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind the Madness delivers deeply moving hits


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Beauty Behind the Madness, the highly anticipated album by Canadian singer The Weeknd (also known as Abel Tesfaye) hit shelves last week, with Nielsen Music reporting an estimated 412,000 album sales. This was The Weeknd’s second studio release, following his critically acclaimed but less commercially successful albums, Kiss Land and Trilogy, a compilation of three […]

Heat wave-inspired: Inner-city block party playlist


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Unless you’ve already decided that stepping out for class isn’t really your style, you’ve probably noticed that California has been sweltering recently. With such unrelenting heat, it appears summer will be around for a while longer, bringing back memories of those inner-city block parties and BBQs common in the ’90s. I’m talking about the ones […]

Dr. Dre’s The Chronic possesses timeless quality and social relevance


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Welcome to Classics’ Corner, a weekly music blog that reviews classic albums from a wide variety of genres. Every week will examine an album considered influential to its genre and generally innovative. Artists profiled will range from Nas to Led Zeppelin. The featured albums’ impact, style and legacy will be explored. The ultimate goal is […]

All 47 Miley Cyrus album tracks ranked from “bestest” to “best”


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Miley Cyrus is my personal Jesus. There’s something magnetic about her un-manicured and DGAF attitude at a time when pop culture seems to be veering toward the polished Taylor Swift & Co. singer/models of the world. Basically, I think she’s twerktastic. In honor of her existence and her hosting the VMAs this year, I’ve ranked […]