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Comfort Songs

Comfort Songs

Ashley McCormick November 29, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall We all have those songs we come back to. Whether it is during a particular season or mood, it’s just the one. I consider these songs to be comfort songs. Just like...

Physical Media in a Digital Age

Physical Media in a Digital Age

Ashley McCormick November 1, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Physical forms of media like books and music have seen a decline in recent years as digital forms are becoming the preferred way to access media. Is there any way to...

Playlist: Cozy Study Vibes

Playlist: Cozy Study Vibes

The Burr Magazine November 1, 2021

After Halloweekend, you might just need a cozy studying vibe playlist. ☺️ Our Copy Team understood the assignment and made just that!

Another Obligatory and Unqualified “Donda” Review

Another Obligatory and Unqualified “Donda” Review

Grace Marie Burton October 7, 2021

Illustration by Olivia Vennel Kayne West and his latest release, “Donda,” truly need no introduction. We all watched the usual public stunts, social media posts, postponed release dates, and overall...

Playlist: Heartbreak Songs

Playlist: Heartbreak Songs

The Burr Magazine February 27, 2021

Listen to these post-Valentine's Day songs from our art department. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ep8ldXZ1g4830wfcycBg4?si=38acbda426cc4083

The Artists of Phil Spector

The Artists of Phil Spector

Grace Marie Burton February 22, 2021

Illustration by Emily Aslanis The recent death of former music titan Phil Spector is soaked in contention. On one hand, he was a major contender in pop music during a period of revolution. Spector,...

Final Speakeasy Sounds

Final Speakeasy Sounds

Terry Lee III December 15, 2020

Illustration by Alice Leach and Elliot Burr Hello y’all, and welcome back to Speakeasy Sounds!  I’m excited to give you another shot at some new music before the semester is out. I know we’re...

I Never Left The Stage

I Never Left The Stage

Molly Heideman December 7, 2020

Illustration by Alyssa Maziarz When bright lights would hit my face, I felt at home. Thousands of people have probably watched me dance, but it feels more normal than you would think. For 12 years,...

A Day in the Life of a Musical Theatre Major

A Day in the Life of a Musical Theatre Major

Sierra Severt November 18, 2020

Featured image courtesy of Robert Miller Meet Robert Miller, affectionately known as Robbie, a junior musical theatre major here at Kent State. Alongside his Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre,...

Weekly Wellness: ‘positions’ Is Exactly What We Needed Right Now

Weekly Wellness: ‘positions’ Is Exactly What We Needed Right Now

Maria McGinnis November 12, 2020

Illustration by Elliot Burr I won’t start this blog by telling you that 2020 has been a hell of a year, because I’m sure you already know that. Between the pandemic, the election and everything...

Music to my ears (finally)

Music to my ears (finally)

Emma Andrus November 6, 2020

Illustration by Alyssa Maziarz I’ve been a musician for nearly a decade now. That’s roughly half of my life. In fact, melodies and harmonies have been echoing through the caverns of my brain,...

Speakeasy Sounds #10

Speakeasy Sounds #10

Terry Lee III October 20, 2020

Illustration by Alice Leach and Elliot Burr Hello and welcome back to Speakeasy Sounds!  Just as promised, I’m back with some more new-to-you tunes! Get in on some new artists before you’re...

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