The Many Sounds of Sam Ray Amidst the chilly winds of Maryland lies a hidden fountain of musical expression, churning out a dizzying number of projects under enough pseudonyms to make the average listener’s head spin. Through layers of noise, synths, drums and squealing electric guitar, Silver Spring native Sam Ray has made quite the name (or rather, names) for himself. However, due to the diversity...

With school well under way at this point in the year, studying for tests has become a more relevant activity. A good way to optimize this study time is by listening to music as you work. According to an article from Florida National University, “Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to listen to music during a study session is because music is proven to help improve cognitive performance. Basically,...