More than 16 years ago, two teenagers launched an online music platform that enabled users to swap songs. It was called Napster. To some, its creators were heroes, opening up a world of free music for anyone to share and explore. To others, they were thieves, villains even. A lawsuit forced the free service to shut down, […]
Song of the Week: “Backseat Shake Off” Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar Mashup
November 14, 2014 by
This week, the notorious mash-up duo, The Hood Internet, released their latest production, an ultra high energy mashup of Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Backseat Freestyle.” The song is appropriately named “Backseat Shake Off” and is arguably one of the best mashups I’ve seen in a while. With Taylor Swift releasing her album 1989 earlier […]
Taylor Swift’s 1989 Review: “Swifty” vs. “Non-Swifty”
October 28, 2014 by
From A Non-Fan: Nicole Crites, Entertainment Director: First off, I am not the biggest Taylor Swift fan. I mean, she’s essentially the definition of basic; I bet she wears Ugg boots and drinks pumpkin spice lattes while she looks at inspirational quotes on Pinterest. Despite my personal feelings, I decided to put it all aside and […]
My Favorite MTV VMA Moments
August 30, 2013 by
On Sunday the MTV Video Music Awards did what they tend to do best: showcase artists that make us blow up our twitter feeds and think, ‘What the $%*(@!?” At least, that’s what went through my mind the entire air time. I will admit the VMAs had some fabulous, gossip worthy moments. That being said, […]
Student's Acoustic Cover Keeps Taylor Swift Bearable
December 11, 2012 by
Here at the Hub, we’re about all kinds of student talent being showcased. We want to feature musicians, so apparently I’m taking one for the team and going first. This is my very own cover of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift, recorded in one of the audio booths in the […]
