The Downbeat

In music today, the name on everybody's lips is Adele. Returning to the global stage after 6 years, Adele recently released her fourth studio album, 30. This week, Megan discusses the artist's career and why she has become one of pop's most celebrated artists. … [Read more...] about The Downbeat Ep. 6 – Adele

Rock & Roll was born out of the youthful desire to rebel against the society built by generations past. This week, Megan highlights some of the most important figures in rock to shake things up, tear constructs down, and build them back up again.  … [Read more...] about The Downbeat Ep. 5 – Rock & Roll Rebels

From the first punk single to charitable organizations, women in rock music have accomplished a lot. This week, Megan covers a plethora of female-identifying artists who made great strides in the music industry, paving the way for the sexually liberated and highly successful female artists of the current music landscape. Women can't rock? I beg to differ.  … [Read more...] about The Downbeat Ep. 4 – Women in Rock

Over the span of his 59-year career, David Bowie never shied away from experimentation. This week, Megan continues her exploration of Bowie's career and analyzes how through constant reinvention, he managed to change the way that the modern rock star functions. … [Read more...] about The Downbeat Ep. 3 – How David Bowie Made a Career Out of Being Someone Else

Over his 59-year career, David Bowie has donned many faces other than his own. This week, Megan dives deep into Bowie's career and analyzes how through the power of persona, he managed to change the way that the modern rock star functions.  … [Read more...] about The Downbeat Ep. 2 – How David Bowie Made a Career Out of Being Someone Else