Weiser-Schlesinger: Electronic Dance Music is dying
Music columnist, Brett Weiser-Schlesinger argues that EDM music as a pop genre is phasing out of popularity much like rock did in the '90s. Read more »
Writer archives: Brett Weiser-Schlesinger
Weiser-Schlesinger: Music reviews set precedent for the industry and listeners
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger said that he often finds himself listening to what music reviewers say is good. He believes this mindset can limit a person's exploration of new artists. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Ranking this year’s Final Four on their musical alumni
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger ranks this year’s Final Four schools based on their musical alumni. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Lady Gaga is much more than a pop princess
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains how Lady Gaga's most recent performances have changed the opinion her formulated about her in middle school. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Donald Trump is the Lana Del Rey of politics
What do businessman turned politician Donald Trump and musician Lana Del Rey have in common? As our music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains, a lot. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: SoundCloud releases financial reports that suggest potential bankruptcy
SoundCloud has been the main way independent musicians could publish and share their work yet it seems it doesn't understand how to monetize music in the digital streaming era. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Kanye West should be respected despite his obnoxious character
Kanye West is notorious for his self-righteous nature and bold claims, but perhaps this makes him more transparent and maybe even more likable. Read more »
Super Bowl 50 playlist: 25 songs for 25 halftime shows
In honor of all the 25 Super Bowl halftime shows of years past, music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger decided to make the ultimate Super Bowl 50 playlist for you to jam out to. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Surprise release albums favor big name stars
Despite the success found by artists like Beyonce and Rhianna, releasing surprise digital albums won't help revive album sales for the music industry and smaller artists. Our music columnist explains. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Perks of this year’s music festivals being stuck in the past
This year, many festival lineups are boasting names of bands that strike a chord with older crowds. While some may think they are using the power of nostalgia to sell tickets, others are just excited for opportunities such as seeing Guns N' Roses back together for the first time in 22 years. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: How Bowie's 'Blackstar' topped the charts
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses David Bowie's last album, "Blackstar," and the surge of success that came after his passing Jan. 11. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Top 10 on campus concerts of 2015
From Bandersnatch concerts in Schine Underground to superstars headlining the Dome, our music columnist picked out his favorite on-campus performances of 2015. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: My Grammy picks and predictions
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schelsinger picks his favorite songs and artists from the 2016 Grammy nominees and predicts who he thinks will win. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: End-of-year music rankings shouldn't dictate what people listen to
December is end-of-year list season, a month where outlets like NPR, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, MTV and countless others give their writers’ ranking of the best songs of the last year. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Weird pop genre gains relevance, while indie music falls behind
The weird pop scene is seen across the industry and Grimes helped pioneer it to the elation of some fans and the anger of others. Read more »
Raury displays rock star potential at final Bandersnatch concert of the year
The up-and-coming hip-hop/folk/soul/indie/electronic/everything artist headlined in the Schine Underground Nov. 4. Read more »
5 fast reactions to the final Bandersnatch concert of the fall semester, featuring Raury and Demo Taped
Here are five fast reactions to the final Bandersnatch concert of the fall semester. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Spotify is awful for artists, but great for listeners
This week music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger takes on Spotify in defense of the artists it pays little to. Read more »
Halloween playlist: Songs to get you in the ghoulish spirit
Get the chills with this Halloween-themed playlist. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Why I don't care that Luke Bryan is coming to the Carrier Dome
Luke Bryan just announced he'll be playing at the Carrier Dome in April, so music columnist and non-country fan Brett Weiser-Schlesinger weighs in. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Fast reaction to Raury headlining next Bandersnatch concert
Bandersnatch headliner Raury is hard to place under any one genre. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Foo Fighters are generic, but front-man Dave Grohl is anything but
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger poses the question: how is this relatively generic band somehow the most iconic rock act of the millennium? Because Dave Grohl knows how to work his celebrity status. Read more »
Midterm madness medicine: Tunes to calm down with
Nervous for midterms? Find some stress-relief with this indie-chill playlist. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: '90s music isn't the end all be all of pop culture
Brett Weiser-Schlesinger is not a '90s kid. Read more »
