Art by Stella Engel In 2011, “What Makes You Beautiful," by One Direction climbed to No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 music chart upon its release. The success of the single signified One Direction’s status as a rising pop artist and serves as a recent example of the reign of boy bands. The term "boy band" originated in the 1980s but the idea of male singing groups has been around … [Read more...] about Take a Look Inside the Phenomena of Boy Bands
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Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Art by Leah BaeSinger-songwriter Harry Edward Styles entered the music scene — and our hearts — over 10 years ago. He sang lyrics young girls wanted to hear such as "You are perfect to me" from "Little Things" with the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction. Yet, in his music career, no one has done as much for music as Styles has. From mixing genres to … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Light Up The Blackout with Music
Photos by Alli BurnisonAmong the craziness of the blackout that occurred Monday night emerged a playlist with songs frantically offered by members of the Graphic staff through an exploding group text. This playlist covers all sorts of genres and all phases of the blackout. Come along for the ride.The second that the lights went out, a silence swept before the panic started. One … [Read more...] about Light Up The Blackout with Music
Finding a New Direction with ‘Mind of Mine’
Photo Courtesy of RCA Records This time last year, One Direction fans mourned the beginning of the end for the boy band that made a good portion of the world fall head over heels for them. In March 2015, Zayn Malik had publicly announced his departure from the group. As another sign of "good riddance," Malik decided to release his debut album, "Mind of Mine," this year on the … [Read more...] about Finding a New Direction with ‘Mind of Mine’