Fun.’s We Are Young hits #1 on Billboard – This song has been catchy from day one and Janelle Monae’s fantastic verse doesn’t hurt either. Since the song was featured in a Superbowl commercial for Chevy, the band has been seeing tons of attention. Anyway, if you cannot get enough of the video, you [...]
The Dichotomy of Break-Up Songs
February 22, 2012 | Crystal Gibson
So, you’re going through a break-up. It’s likely that you are too caught up in trying to mend your heart and are oblivious to the fact that there are three stages of a breakup. You should also beg your ears and your pride for forgiveness because you’ve likely subjected yourself to some questionable pop music. Carrie Underwood, Adele, Taylor Swift — these are all musical staples of a rough split. Let’s break down the stages of a breakup and try and understand why we listen to the songs we do when our hearts are broken.






March 9, 2012 | Crystal Gibson