A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
Alyx Vesey analyzes how artistic entrepreneurship in the music industry through the use of merchandise has changed in the wake of COVID-19 concert cancellations, as well as how this merchandise forms part of “a consumerist response to societal collapse.”
Read moreDrawing on examples such as NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert and Instagram’s Verzuz battles, Alyx Vesey explores how musicians have utilized online platforms as alternatives to live concerts in the age of COVID-19.
Read moreAlyx Vesey considers how musicians have made use of television as a medium for promotional appearances, music videos, and award shows in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreA look at Andy Samberg’s role as Saturday Night Live’s resident hipster and geek.
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