Trojan Tunes

Consider us your new, personal music curator. Check out Trojan Tunes for students’ favorite tracks and playlists, as well as concert tips and reviews.

Best songs to start the day for that 8 a.m.


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It’s 7:30 a.m. and it’s a struggle to even open your eyes. Class starts at 8 a.m. and you wonder how you will get from your soft, warm bed to your cold, hard classroom. What will motivate you this time? Music, of course — not caffeine. It has the capacity to create change, inspire creativity […]

Top four music blogs to find new hits on


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Since the end of the era of iTunes and a decline in radio listeners, it has become increasingly hard to find good new music. Avid music lovers are constantly trying to search for new or hidden gems of songs in all kinds of places. Friends, family and, of course, the world wide web are all […]

Your ultimate Halloween playlist for a howling good time


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From Black Friday to Christmas Day itself, it is impossible to turn on the radio and not be bombarded by the incalculable renditions of Jingle Bell Rock or Mariah Carey belting about what she wants for Christmas.  I think it’s fair to assume the holiday most Americans associate with music is Christmas. However, there’s one […]

Best songs to belt out on your Weekender road trip


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Two words: The. Weekender. Who’s ready? I know I’m ready to see our football team sock it to Cal this weekend, and I’m sure after that marvelous blowout win against Utah, everyone else is too. Whether it’s your first time going or your last, make sure you make some great memories and see why everyone […]

Memory lane: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis concert is one of the greats


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When I was in high school, my guilty pleasure was attending concerts. I had two best friends who were always on board and ready with tickets to come with me to the menagerie of venues. I had probably been to every venue in my hometown of Phoenix more than twice and was always willing to […]

Musical activism: The listener’s social responsibilities


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Time and time again, musicians have been known to take political stances on issues ranging from civil rights, labor equality and environmental conservation. They’re able to use their popularity as a platform to define political stances and garner support for these issues. In the 21st century, we see that more and more artists are attempting […]