Hi! I’m Madison Murray, an aspiring pop culture and music journalist who also loves writing about lifestyle and fashion. I’m currently a freelance writer for TREMG and an editorial intern for Young Hollywood – I write 1-2 posts a week on each platform. My favorite artists include Taylor Swift, Machine Gun Kelly, BLACKPINK, Elko, phem, and YUNGBLUD. She/her.
Olivia Rodrigo stole millions of hearts worldwide when she released “drivers license” on January 8th, a buzzing teenage breakup song that even earned a nod of approval from her idol, Taylor Swift. It took less than a day for the track to begin breaking records, and it even went on to break one of its…
Read more All The First-Week Records Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” Broke
Beyond its catchy music and hardworking stars, k-pop has influenced the fashion world at an undeniable level. It’s not uncommon for idols to partner with the biggest brands on the planet – the four women in BLACKPINK alone have worked with the likes of Celine, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Dior. An important asset of…
Now more than ever, people seem to be looking for the best quality items at the best possible prices. This usually leads people to shop fast fashion – think stores like Urban Outfitters, Shein, and Forever 21 – since it’s one of the most affordable shopping options. Unfortunately, while trendy, the quality can vary, and…
Read more 7 Sustainable Fashion Pieces at Fast Fashion Prices
Taylor Swift began her career as a teenager taking on Nashville, Tennessee with stars glistening in her eyes as she performed songs she wrote about young romance and school experiences. She told Billboard that despite having several mentors, including Faith Hill, in the country music scene, she “didn’t see [a similar] community” when she crossed…
Read more How Taylor Swift Passionately Supports Smaller Artists
For the past three and a half months, Halsey fans have been intently watching a mysterious Instagram profile called @a_b_o_ut______, filled with bright portraits and art pieces by various creators with no given context. Some key clues to Halsey’s involvement include posts with her initials (her real name is Ashley Frangipane) and allusions to Orpheus,…
With 2021 approaching, it’s now the season of New Year’s Resolutions, many of which include some form of self-improvement. However, not all advice of “take baths, deep clean your room, only eat healthy food” is practical (or accessible). Here are some ideas for realistic, everyday self-care you can incorporate into your daily routine. Keep a…
It seems like there are two kinds of people in quarantine: those who miss social settings and those who are thankful to be missing out. Whichever side of the spectrum you’re on, UPSAHL’s brilliant sophomore effort, Young Life Crisis, will speak to your reasoning. The EP encapsulates the overwhelming, yet exhilarating, environment of a party…
Read more UPSAHL’s ‘Young Life Crisis’ is a Time Machine to Pre-COVID Party Culture
In any decade, there are bound to be promising artists who slip through the cracks after a single or two – think of Soft Cell (“Tainted Love”) and A-ha (“Take On Me”). Now that we’re in the 2020s, we can reflect on some of the biggest one-hit wonders of the 2010s, who didn’t quite charm…
Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye, but it’s hard for many to get into the holiday spirit with everything going on in the world. Here are some contemporary Christmas hits that will make you wish it could be Christmas every day! Taylor Swift – “Christmas Tree Farm” “Christmas Tree Farm” is…
Taylor Swift turns 31 on December 13th, after over 14 years in the spotlight. She debuted in 2006 with her self-titled country album, and by 2014, she started taking over the pop airwaves with 1989. Some of the most memorable parts of any Taylor Swift album are the bridges, which exemplify her songwriting talent in…
In the past few years, various memes featuring three adjacent beach houses have stormed the internet. People have used photos of the houses to compare everyone and everything from Lana Del Rey and Melanie Martinez to Marvel’s Thor movies. The pink and purple “Barbie” house, named after the plastic fashionista, has become the most popular…
With the COVID-19 pandemic and political pressures, 2020 was a better time than ever to turn to various methods of escapism. One of the easiest ways to do this is exploring various aesthetics and subcultures, whether it’s something ethereal like cottagecore or classic like dark academia. These six aesthetics took social media by storm this…
“Should I just let go, so I could crash and explode?” phem ponders on “self control,” the lead single of her new project, how u stop hating urself pt. 1. “self control” and the succeeding single, “stfu,” both seem to address a romantic partner at the surface, but it’s just as plausible that the songs…
Read more phem Navigates Mental Health and Young Adulthood on ‘how u stop hating urself pt. 1’
While working from home because of COVID-19, it’s easy to want to forgo your typical morning beauty routine in favor of staying comfortable. Now, you can look done-up without lifting a finger – L’Oréal has rolled out a selection of digital makeup looks, which you can apply like a filter in video chat apps like…
Shows like Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody are widely regarded as “prime” Disney, but there are countless shows that didn’t garner the same level of popularity or attention. Here are nine Disney shows that couldn’t quite withstand the test of time, including some from Disney Channel,…
While 2020 had a variety of highs and lows, one of the brightest aspects was undeniably the unprecedented rise of South Korean girl group BLACKPINK – Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé debuted in August 2016 with “BOOMBAYAH” and “Whistle,” and this year, they released their first full-length project, aptly named The Album, and Light Up…
If you’re looking for eerie, eye-catching homewares and decor, look no further than Dellamorte & Co. Founder Michael Locascio started the shop in 2011, drawing inspiration from his childhood interests in anatomy and mythology to form what was originally a side business, and made his first sale within an hour of opening. I spoke to…
Taylor Swift rose to fame with songs pouring her heart out while discussing everything from feeling left out at school, to her first major heartbreaks, to her relationship with her mother, Andrea. With eight studio albums under her belt, she became the best-selling digital artist of all time, the artist with the most American Music…
COVID-19 precautions aside, your Target runs could look substantially different next year. Starting in 2021, select Target stores will include small Ulta Beauty shops in their beauty departments, featuring “new limited-edition products and show-stopping capsule collections, along with staples in skin care and hair care.” They may also integrate digital services like Ulta’s GLAMLab application,…
With social media becoming a massive tool for creators worldwide, it’s easier than ever to find artists with a unique, unexpected vision. These ten artists use various mediums to create their own worlds, build on existing ones, and mold opportunities to escape the one around us. 1. Autumn Alwood Autumn Alwood creates colorful pieces full…
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