Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter As a twenty-year-old college student, it is strange to hear that many of my favorite things from middle school are now becoming a thing of the past. One of those things is the revolutionary musical Hamilton. Hamilton debuted in the Richard Rodgers Theater in the Big Apple on Aug. 15th, 2015. It has now been ten years since the historic show … Continue reading Hamilton’s 10th Anniversary
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter At only 25 years old singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp has had a very successful career. From being on Broadway to now selling out tours, she has done so much at such a young age. On Oct. 10th, I had the pleasure of attending the Minneapolis stop on the Bite Me tour at The Armory. This concert was a great time from start … Continue reading The Bite Me Tour: Concert Review
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Pop music has its name for a reason; it is the popular music of the time, to put it simply. Historically, pop music is more upbeat, catchy, and has either a beat or a hook that gets stuck in your head for days. But that being said, pop has a wide range of sounds, which is what’s expected from the genre. … Continue reading The Return of Pop Music?
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter No matter the genre you listen to, your hobbies, or the brands you pay attention to, you definitely know who Taylor Swift is and may have even seen some marketing for her new album without even realizing it. A few weeks ago, the popstar announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and it was instantly all over social … Continue reading The “Taylor Swift Effect” and Celebrity Culture
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Creating a perfect album is a demanding task, even as an established musician. Creating an album that is the perfect blend of upbeat and reflective while telling a cohesive story takes a lot of work. And even more so when it is a debut album and a musician is stepping out on the scene for the first time. That being said, … Continue reading Audrey Hobart’s Debut Album is Perfection
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter There may not have been a song of the summer, but for me, there was a definite book of the summer. And by no surprise, it was written by one of the most popular authors right now, Taylor Jenkins Reid. She is known for books such as Daisy Jones and the Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and Malibu Rising. … Continue reading Taylor Jenkins Reid is a Storytelling Genuins
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The school year has just begun, and our summer tan lines are starting to fade. That means it’s time to reflect and ponder:what was the song of the summer? The song of each summer is that song that you just can’t escape; no matter how hard you try to resist, you just have to sing along to the chorus. As we … Continue reading The Song of the Summer: Missing!
Katelyn Benschoter- 2025 has been a big year for film and an even bigger year if you are a music lover. The film A Complete Unknown follows Bob Dylan, well known for starting his career in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and his rise to fame. The film has been critically acclaimed and highly anticipated by many. And, despite being late to the party, I finally watched the … Continue reading A Complete Unknown: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- We live in a culture where new music is constantly at our disposal. The days of waiting for music are over, and the industry has become an incredibly fast-paced business. It has become so fast-paced that if you do not release music on a routine basis, you run the risk of becoming irrelevant. When looking at megastars like Taylor Swift, who frequently releases … Continue reading The Return of Lorde
Katelyn Benschoter- Music is often thought of as an escape and something meant to uplift us but when asked what type of music I listen to, I am quick to answer “sad music.” It really encompasses all that I listen to, from Taylor Swift to boygenius. I know that I am not alone in this love of sad and emotional music. Being a 19-year-old girl … Continue reading The Sad Music Epidemic
