![KARMA. JoJo Siwa emerges from an ocean in her infamous black face paint and sparkly body suit. The music videos vivid and animated visuals keep up with the fast-paced and dramatic song. (Screen capture from “JoJo Siwa - Karma Official Video” by JoJo Siwa on YouTube.)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-12-161107-e1715548369528-1200x799.png)
JoJo Siwa’s “Karma”: a chaotic rebrand, a cautionary tale for childhood fame
Thomas Chen, Beats Manager
• May 15, 2024
![COWBOY CARTER. With the release of her latest album on March 29, Beyoncé has demonstrated that she can produce music across genres and proved that Black artists belong in country music just as much as white artists. (Fair use image: @beyonce on Instagram)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/da8a00ff8cdbc6886459da7c3b2d90f9.jpg)
Beyoncé shows that Black artists can be cowboys, too
Eliana Mann, Production Manager
• April 11, 2024
![UNEXPECTED REALITY TRIP. The movie follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) on their journey to the real world from Barbie Land. (Screenshot from Barbie Movie official trailer)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-10.21.27-AM-1200x598.png)
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] Barbie movie questions what being a woman truly means
Murphy Miltner, Staff Writer
• February 29, 2024
![Featuring reggaeton, pop and R&B influences, the tracks on “ORQUÍDEAS” are primarily in Spanish, making it Uchis’s second album comprised of songs in her first language. (Screen capture from Te Mata Official Video by Kali Uchis on YouTube)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/kali-uchis-featured-image-1200x591.png)
[ALBUM REVIEW] Kali Uchis blends genres beautifully in “ORQUÍDEAS”
Clara McKoy, Director of RubicOnline
• January 19, 2024
![SCREENSHOT AND SHARE. Many students post pictures of their Spotify Wrapped on social media. Seeing other people’s was interesting. Music tells a lot about a person,” senior Awaale Osman said. Spotify Wrapped screenshots submitted by Ethan He, Awaale Osman and Ella England.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-35-1200x600.png)
Now, that’s a Wrapped
Siri Pattison, RubicOnline
• December 6, 2023
![KNOW THAT TUNE. Music helps us retrieve old memories and create new ones. Memory is not the only brain function affected by sound, many other mental processes are affected by hearing or playing music.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-3-1.png)
Music? It’s all in the brain
Siri Pattison, RubicOnline
• November 8, 2023
![AUTHENTIC APPEAL. Minimally produced music can feel more natural than overproduced mainstream tracks. This production style is commonly referred to as low-fidelity.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rubicon-story-music-photo.png)
[ARTS OPINION] Dig into low-fidelity music
Andrew Lipinsky, RubicOnline
• November 6, 2023
![MUSICAL MEMORIES. Members of the class of 2023 reflect on their time at SPA during their final days at school.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Class-of-2023-Mixtape-1-900x675.png)
What song represents your high school experience?
Eliana Mann, RubicOnline
• April 28, 2023
![BEHIND THE LIGHTS. Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Austin Butler, provides an insider view into the stars life, marred by controversy and greed. The film is nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture. (Screen capture from Baz Luhrmanns ELVIS | Official Trailer by Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-10-150540-900x374.png)
[OSCAR REVIEW] Elvis: Controversy follows the King of rock and roll
Sonia Kharbanda, Staff Writer
• March 13, 2023
![Feeling down? Try music.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Music-and-Mental-Health-900x506.png)
Feeling down? Try music.
Taryn Karasti, Staff Writer
• March 13, 2023
![PRAISED OR CRITICIZED? Cultural appropriation is on the rise in the K-pop industry, and idols should be criticized.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hsiung-CA-Editorial-Comic-W4P-900x675.png)
[ARTS OPINION] K-pop idols should be held accountable for their acts of cultural appropriation
Carys Hsiung, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2023
![ON AND OFF TIK TOK. Ice Spices new album has grown popularity through viral Tik Tok videos using snippets of her songs. She has over 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify and incorperates R&B and rap into her music.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ice-spice-900x512.png)
Spice moves from TikTok to the mainstream with her new album Like…?
Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
• February 8, 2023
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