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Kendrick Lamar and SZA transformed a sold-out Oracle Park into a mythic stage for a sprawling, nearly three-hour performance. (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Meyers).

Kendrick Lamar and SZA bring heat, heart and hits to Oracle Park

Joanne dePierre
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June 1
Music
Richard Yuan '25 has taken many names as a student artist. What remains consistent is his passion for making music. (Courtesy of Richard Yuan)

Meet Richard Yuan ’25: A student-musician chasing big dreams

Dan Kubota
  •  
May 26
Music
Streaming services have long mishandled music copyrights, and the legal fixes have done little more than paper over the cracks. But emerging tools like smart contracts could finally offer a way forward — one that’s built for the digital age.(Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily)

Mainstream & Margins: Why music royalties are still broken — and what might fix them

Rishi Jeyamurthy
  •  
May 6
Music
Lady Gaga, sometimes called the queen of pop, once again shakes up the music world with the release of her new album "MAYHEM". (Photo courtesy of Carlos M. Vazquez II)

Gaga goes back to basics amidst ‘MAYHEM’

Allie Skalnik
  •  
May 5
Music
Healthcare workers sit around a table

Finding harmony in healthcare: How music heals providers and patients alike

Casey Greene
  •  
April 15
Music
Rachel Platten at the Peppermint Club

Rachel Platten delivers for an intimate, yet mighty crowd

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
April 15
Music
A crowd cheers as an artist performs on stage at Frost Amphitheater.

Review: Doechii lights up Frost Amphitheater at Frost Fest 2025

Erin Ye
  •  
April 14
Music
The power dynamics of Indian entertainment may reveal why South Asian music hasn't gone global. (Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily)

Mainstream & Margins: Why hasn’t South Asian music gone global?

Rishi Jeyamurthy
  •  
March 12
Music
In a sea of memeable moments and colorful outfits, one song emerged victorious, for whatever reason. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

‘El Mal:’ A surprising win at the 97th Oscars

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
March 9
Music
Vocalists clairdee and jamie davis performing with the jazz orchestra

Farm fresh jazz (notes from a saxophonist): SJO recap and SALJE preview

Penelope Keep
  •  
March 5, 2025
Music
In the first installment of her column “Little Brother’s Music Recs”, Audrey Hunter ’28 reviews Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s self-titled album, her little brother’s current favorite. (Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily)

Little Brother’s Music Recs: Slander and soundwaves

Audrey Hunter
  •  
Feb. 27, 2025
Music
A graphic of beandon sitting in a beanbag listening to music with the text "2024 Top 10 Albums".

Beandon’s Musical Corner: Top 10 Albums of 2024

Brandon Rupp
  •  
Feb. 26, 2025
Music
In his first column installment, Rishi Jeyamurthy ’28 breaks down the complexities of record contracts. ((Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily)

Mainstream & Margins: A conversational guide to record deals

Rishi Jeyamurthy
  •  
Feb. 19, 2025
Music
Picture of lights that spell "Live Music" with a downwards arrow. The "Live" is blue and the "Music" is red.

Farm fresh jazz (notes from a saxophonist): Kairos recap & SJO preview

Penelope Keep
  •  
Feb. 18, 2025
Music
A Renaissance-esque photo of women sitting.

Love, situationships and everything in between: Songs for Valentine’s Day

Madisyn Cunningham, Joanne dePierre, Ellaheh Gohari, Garrett Khatchaturian, Blyss Cleveland, Ananya Navale and Cate Burtner
  •  
Feb. 13, 2025
Music
Kendrick Lamar returns to the Super Bowl spotlight to deliver an impactful message to American audiences and the world. (Photo courtesy of U2soul)

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show: A revolution televised

Joanne dePierre
  •  
Feb. 11, 2025
Music
Hip hop artist Doechii stands against a green backdrop holding an albino alligator.

Frost Fest 2025 headliner revealed: Doechii takes center stage

Joanne dePierre
  •  
Feb. 11, 2025
Music
A graphic of a Grammy surrounded by outstretched hands.

The 2025 Grammys cements itself as the best in years

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
Feb. 9, 2025
Music
Bad Bunny experiments with simpler productions and cultural themes while still delivering high-energy bangers. (Photo courtesy of Glenn Francis)

Bad Bunny’s full-circle moment: The heart and depth of ‘DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS’

Joanne dePierre
  •  
Feb. 9, 2025
Music
a digital drawing of a cassette tape

Made a mixtape, hope you like it: Courtney Love from Hole 

Amanda Altarejos
  •  
Feb. 4, 2025
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