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Column | The internet is making fans insane

By Brady Dugan, Staff Columnist • April 13, 2026

Rabid fanbases have become a new norm in popular music. Staff columnist Brady Dugan examines this phenomenon.

Opinion | Your headphones are ‘cancelling’ more than just noise

By Brynn Murawski, Senior Staff Columnist • November 10, 2025

Senior staff columnist Brynn Murawski critiques the rising reliance on headphones and earbuds, especially in young people.

The sounds of Sombr’s symphonies shake the Petersen Events Center

By Kelly Kowalewski, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

“In a room full of people,” fans look for Sombr. On Oct. 5, Shane Michael Boose, better known as Sombr, successfully sold out his first arena show at 20 years old at The University of Pittsburgh’s...

Olivia Dean proves love is still worth singing about in new album ‘The Art of Loving’

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

Musicians have been singing love songs since the beginning of time — Olivia Dean somehow provides a fresh take. In her second studio album, “The Art of Loving,” released on Sept. 26, 2025, Dean takes...

Review | Michael Franti & Spearhead reflect on the power of love in new album ‘Welcome to the Family’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025

Nothing says “Welcome to the family!” like a new baby. Soul-rock band Michael Franti & Spearhead released a new project on March 28 titled “Welcome to the Family.” The album art featured Franti,...

Opinion | My favorite summer albums

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • April 8, 2025

Many albums just fit a certain season more than others, and when I think of a summer album, I think about upbeat songs that I would play on the beach and relaxing songs I could play while reading and sitting on a porch. I won’t talk about all of the albums I associate with the summer season, but just a few that I like.

Heart to Heart — Wins, Woos and Wow Moments at the ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards’

By Kelly Kowalewski, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

On March 17, America tuned in to one of the most anticipated award shows of the year — the “iHeartRadio Music Awards.” On Monday, the show was streamed live from sunny Los Angeles, California. The...

Opinion | Ride-or-dies that you love to hate

By The Pitt News Staff • February 18, 2025

Opinions, opinions, opinions — we’ve got them! More specifically, we’ve got opinions on stuff the masses love to hate. From movies to art, actors to bands, we’ve got some ride-or-dies that are considered quite the hot take.

Opinion | Defending ‘Cowboy Carter’ against backlash after historic Grammy wins

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • February 10, 2025

I saw plenty of people saying that there were lyrically better albums than “Cowboy Carter” and that it wasn't real country. In reality, these were all just pathetic excuses to justify being hateful on the internet because they couldn’t comprehend that “Cowboy Carter” was a complete piece of art that deserved the wins.

Opinion | Post-Grammys thoughts

By The Pitt News Staff • February 4, 2025

There is no right opinion when it comes to the Grammys, but if there is, we sure got them/ The 2025 Grammys gave the world a plethora of moments to talk about and dissect, from Beyoncé's groundbreaking win for “Cowboy Carter” to Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep for “Not Like Us.”

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