Music

Artist Spotlight: Zara Larsson 

From early pop hits to a renewed spotlight boosted by viral memes and ethereal imagery, Staff Reporter Alicia Pembroke reflects on Zara Larsson’s musical evolution and how her rebrand has shaped a sense of nostalgia.

Artist Spotlight/Concert Review: Jordan Ward

Contributing Reporter Aliyah Jackson spotlights one of their favorite artists, Jordan Ward, and reviews his Philadelphia show at the Theatre of Living Arts.

Movie review: “Michael”

Staff Writer Molly Penhale discusses Antoine Fuqua’s new 2026 biographical film “Michael,” starring Jaafar Jackson.

Artist spotlight/album review: “The Art of Loving” by Olivia Dean

Staff Writer Kel Marquez & Co-Managing Mosaic Editor Aliyah Jackson spotlight emerging artist Olivia Dean and review her newest album,“The Art of Loving.”

Artists you would like if you listen to The Lumineers

Staff Writer Rachel Sidrane delves into the world of indie-folk music, exploring and recommending artists from the Lumineers to rising artists like Jonah Kagen.

Photo Gallery: Battle of the Bands

Editor-in-Chief Ethan Grandin captured WVUD's annual Battle of the Bands Event

Five albums to listen to this spring

Many are patiently waiting for warmer days ahead. Although winter is here to stay for a few more weeks, spring is making its sneaky, yet welcome, appearance. While we wait, Staff Writer Kel Marquez offers a list of five albums to listen to this spring.

Music review: My Spotify Wrapped

Co-Managing Mosaic Editor Jeni Nance reviews her Spotify Wrapped

68th annual Grammy Awards predictions

With the recent Grammy nominations and last year’s dumpster fire of an award show, Co-Managing Mosaic Editor Jeni Nance shares who she predicts will win the biggest categories, along with who she thinks deserves each award.

Concert review: “BITE ME” tour

From seeing her on the big screen in the 2024 adaptation of “Mean Girls” to seeing her live, in concert, Co-Managing Mosaic Editor Jeni Nance shares her experience at Reneé Rapp’s “BITE ME” Tour.

Album review: “The Life of a Showgirl” by Taylor Swift

Staff Reporter Sofia Guidetti shares her review of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

All Things DJO: The barricade experience

Staff Reporter Charlotte McQuillan writes about her experience at the pit and barricade for DJO during the All Things Go Music Festival in Columbia, Maryland.

Album review: “Man’s Best Friend” by Sabrina Carpenter

Co-Managing Mosaic Editor Jeni Nance reviews Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.”

Album review: “Wishbone” by Conan Gray

Conan Gray superfan Managing Arts & Culture Editor Beth Wojciechowski reviews the singer’s latest release, “Wishbone.”