Think back to any major moment in your life and, chances are, there is at least one song that you can tie to it. Mary Beth Bauermann ’24 traces the evolution of music technology and playlisting practices, both of which provide a lens through which we can analyze music and the ways it complements memory.

It’s rare that we encounter protest without sound. This sound can take many forms, whether it be that of swelling reverberations of vocal chords, groups chanting mantras of revolution, or voices singing in solidarity. We hear marching, flashes of cameras, chatter, and even intentional silence. Perhaps no sonic medium captures the spirit of protest, however, quite like music.

You may be wondering what baroque rock entails, seeing as the two genres could not be further apart, at least sonically. According to baroque.org, characteristics of baroque music include loud and soft dynamics, emphasis on harmony, and the use of string instruments and the harpsichord. Baroque rock adopts these musical qualities and mixes them with the electric guitars, drum beats, and bass lines associated with rock music. As a result, baroque rock creates a compelling combination of rock and classical music, complete with elaborate classical instrumentation and functional harmony.