By: Morgan Podkul Photos by: Ashlynn McKee In 2021, there is a plethora of music genres to choose from for our pleasure. With such a variety of music, one might expect every song to be completely original. It is difficult, however, to determine whether every song is original in its own right. Concepts such as sampling and copying of music have proven to muddy the waters when it comes to determining originality from artists with their songs. Sampling is a popular way for art

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Joseph Minde-Berman, ‘Jojomber,’ is an artist and musician from Yellow Springs, Ohio. The 18-year-old works to produce music that...

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By Jonathan Pierron, Executive Editor VRNTselects is an online project aiming to showcase creatives of all disciplines; ranging from...

By John Pierron, Executive Editor As TikTok becomes one of the largest influences on pop culture, the power it holds on the music industry is undeniable. It’s a place where trends flourish and musicians can become an instant success overnight. One of these developments is the overall establishment of a distinct “hyperpop” genre. ​ Hyperpop is described as “experimental music that pushes pop themes and tropes to parody, with some dance/electronic undertones.” While mainstream

By Sophia Muñoz, Creative Director BURGER records, once a popular indie-surf-rock label, based in Los Angeles, is no more after weeks of...

By John Pierron, Executive Editor Just like any other art form, Drag pushes boundaries and makes a statement. Now more than ever, Drag...

By Sophia Muñoz, Creative Director The artists I chose to feature in the playlist are contemporary musicians that are influencing the...