Sam Bodnar

Sam Bodnar is a sophomore at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He is a Journalism Major and will be working with the Indiana Daily Student in the fall of 2018. He is one of the youngest staff writers for MEB and the former Editor-in-chief for his high school publication, "The Sage." He looks forward to many more unique experiences with MEB and the journalism world.

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  Relatable: The Perfect Word for Lauren Duski’s “Costume Party”

  In three minutes, Lauren Duski made me cry and re-evaluate my true motives. Her newest single, “Costume Party”, is that relatable. “Costume Party” defines the war inside myself ...

  On July 31, 2018 / By Sam Bodnar
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  Album Reviews 6

  Blending Pop, Country and Soul: Dan + Shay Impress Again

  Upon hitting the market in 2016 Obsessed was instantly one of the top country/pop albums of the last decade. Blending themes of summer time and love, the album ...

  On June 28, 2018 / By Sam Bodnar
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  6.5Score

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  One-Hit Wonder: Chloe Kohanski’s “Come This Far” Has a Deeper Message

  NBC’s “The Voice” has yet to produce a mainstream artist. The only two notable successes (arguably) of the show are Cassadee Pope and Jordan Smith. Pope, the Season 4 ...

  On May 28, 2018 / By Sam Bodnar
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  “Little Girl” Reflects Christina Grimmie’s Love for Her Mom

  Mother’s Day honors the millions of moms that routinely sacrifice everything to make their children’s world a better place. Breakfast in bed, cleaning the house, going out to ...

  On May 23, 2018 / By Sam Bodnar
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  Single Reviews 9

  Khalid and Normani’s “Love Lies” Among Top Singles of 2018

  Khalid and Normani’s “Love Lies” impresses with its R&B beats and flirtatious lyrics. In three minutes of trading cutesy love lines, Khalid and Normani use their easy-going personalities ...

  On February 28, 2018 / By Sam Bodnar
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  6.5Score

  Single Reviews 2

  Chris Blue’s “Blue Blood Blues” Lacks Authenticity

  Audio Tuning significantly devalues artists with incredible voices. It takes away from their authenticity as singers. Hip-hop/rap performers like Kendrick Lamar or Logic incorporate audio tuning and background ...

  On December 27, 2017 / By Sam Bodnar
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  3 Of The Week: Fall Pop Albums

  Hyping up fans for upcoming albums is a tactic artfully administered among today’s top selling artists. Through releasing a few songs early, fans are able to gauge how ...

  On November 17, 2017 / By Sam Bodnar
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  Adam Wakefield: Adam Wakefield – EP

  Nashville nurtures unique artists from all kinds of angles in the music industry. It’s a legendary place where folks gather to play their music and meet up-and-coming artists. ...

  On August 2, 2017 / By Sam Bodnar
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  Alisan Porter: Change Single Review

  In the midst of an increasingly hostile political atmosphere, our society is at war with itself. Endless controversies within the government, activist groups sparring with discrimination; these are ...

  On July 25, 2017 / By Sam Bodnar