Listening to music isn't just a form of entertainment — for many, it's one of the most effective ways to regulate emotions, boost one’s mood and even aid in recovery.
Music therapy specialists...
On any given weekend in Kent, pulsing beats fill the air, from bars and house parties to late-night student events. Behind the decks is senior Carter Morris, who’s balancing life as an architecture student...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
