Written by Bouchra Haddani In the time of vinyl and cassettes, a music critic was someone an artist would fear. Musicians, especially in pop music, sought their approval because they knew that by winning them over to his side, listeners would follow. Fans tended to feel as though their opinion was inferior to the one… Continue reading The (dead) art of music criticism
Category: Society
The category is ethical billionaires
And no, your favorite pop star is not on the list. Written by Elif Idil Uluçay The Wall Street Journal recently named Billie Eilish as the winner of the Music Innovator of the Year award. During her acceptance speech the singer urged others in the room to donate more, pointing the finger specifically at the… Continue reading The category is ethical billionaires
Crossing over to nowhere
On modern musical imperialism and the West’s problem with labeling non-white music Written by Stambekova Aida Perhaps you remember the hot statement Tyler, The Creator made at the 2020 Grammy Awards right after winning the Best Rap Album for his debut record, IGOR. “It sucks that whenever we — and I mean guys that look… Continue reading Crossing over to nowhere
Thus Spoke the DJ
Reflections on the Modern Dionysus Written by Maria Cairoli “Art is the production of objects for consumption, to be used and discarded while waiting for a new world in which man will have succeeded in freeing himself of everything, even of his own consciousness. This example I cite could be extended to the exclusively noisy… Continue reading Thus Spoke the DJ
The Impossibility of the Female Character
Written by Paavani Lal Das You have met a Dumbledore, or a Donald Trump, or a Dwight Schrute. Not for who they are, but for how they are treated. A man who is deeply and widely respected, or who is widely known for his narcissism and misplaced confidence, or widely mocked and equally tolerated despite… Continue reading The Impossibility of the Female Character
Is reading sexy again?
Written by Deniz Kaya All the internet girls read like it’s a fashion statement. Almost all of my friends bring a book with them wherever we go. How many of us carry books with us? How many of us read them on public transportation? Do we all secretly want the title of being a reader?… Continue reading Is reading sexy again?
Cool on command
When personal style feels more like performance than expression Let’s get one thing straight—are you really cool, or are you just wearing microtrends? If you’ve been on TikTok or Pinterest in the last year, chances are you’ve seen it all: “mob wife” glamour, “blokecore” jerseys, “coquette” bows, and “clean girl” beauty. The lifespan of trends… Continue reading Cool on command
Inside a boy’s mind
PART 2 Let me be clear: these interviews are NOT representative. The selection was extremely biased—friends, acquaintances, or mutual followers whom I knew or believed would offer constructive, self-reflective insights on the topic. I will not mention anyone’s sexuality or nationality unless they chose to share it themselves because it mattered to their point. All interviewees are… Continue reading Inside a boy’s mind
Inside a boy’s mind
PART 1 What Do Men Even Think? This is something my girlfriends and I have asked each other over and over, especially after witnessing bizarre or confusing behavior from men. From their emotions to their anger, we’ve often found ourselves trying to make sense of the male psyche. I know what it means to navigate… Continue reading Inside a boy’s mind
Representation That Matters
It’s easy to tell when election season is in full swing at Bocconi. Suddenly, (most) Italians start speaking English, your residence representative greets you like an old friend, and Astra and Blab go fully international. They start posting more in English and sharing videos of their international friends pledging their support in their native languages.… Continue reading Representation That Matters