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We are under a week away from Swedish pop singer and songwriter Zara Larsson taking the stage to headline Movin’ On 2026. While the floral phenom has recently burst into the mainstream following her hit song “Midnight Sun” and viral collaboration with PinkPantheress on a remix of Pink’s “Stateside”, she has been honing her craft long before 2026. Let’s take a deeper look into the 28-year-old and the expansive discography she’ll be performing live from the IM Fields on May 1st

The Dare, or singer, songwriter and producer Harrison Patrick Smith will be taking the stage after That Mexican OT; and will be bringing his dance-rock music to State College. I know you have heard his hit single “Girls” on Tik-Tok or the radio or somewhere downtown. This is the song that brought The Dare to solo-project stardom and solidified him as a star in this industry.

This year’s line-up is jam packed with acts like Amelia & Sequoia, Slayyyter, That Mexican OT, The Dare, and Zara Larsson. As the artists prepare to hit the stage here’s a little bit about someone I’m very excited to see: That Mexican OT.

Coming fresh off of an album release, playing Coachella, and realising she actually is kinda famous, Slayyyter is the second artist to take the stage for Movin’ On 2026. So who is this pop star presented by SPA? Here is everything you need to know about the rising star, Slayyyter.

Releasing an innovative, well-perceived album in 2026 is no easy feat. Releasing an entirely remixed version of that same album? Even harder. However, we’re beginning to see a trend of pop artists opting to go back into the lab after dropping a successful project to spit out a whole new one while staying grounded in the original body of work.

Sustainability should be an initiative that is incorporated into every artist’s tour and every festival weekend. Sustainable practices are the best, and only, way for humans to give back to our Earth. Since concerts and festivals emit tons of pollution into our air, taking a sustainable stand allows us to fight against these polluters and help the environment.

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and spring has officially sprung in State College, which means BATTLE is here. This year BATTLE brought to the stage six talented acts including: Vicious Cyclists, Amelia & Sequoia, Natalie McMahon, Ham on a Stick, TUCK&ROLL and Sean. Even though I loved every performance, there can only be one winner. The winner of BATTLE 2026 and opening act for Movin’ On is Amelia & Sequoia!

Meet the amazing student acts that will be performing at Schwab Auditorium this Tuesday for the chance to open up Movin’ On 2026! Now that this year's lineup is officially released to the world, we cannot help but notice one spot is empty- this year's student act performance.

Melissa Zaffino, Movin’ On’s current Director of Sponsorship, will be stepping up to take on the position of Executive Director of Movin’ On for 2027. Melissa is a long-time member of this organization, loyal Movin’ On festival-goer, and State College native.

Music unites us in every way- and through this playlist we can all be connected on our separate spring break trips.

Born Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., the “Orange Soda” rapper released his fourth studio album, “Ca$ino,” on Friday morning. Before dropping, Keem delivered a 10-minute documentary on YouTube titled “Booman II” to promote the album.

Wuthering Heights by the one and only Charli XCX is truly only a piece of work that only an artist like Charli could come up with. This album is a music production master class, and the sound makes me fully believe that the 1800s had MIDI technology and sound engineering capabilities. Charli just knows how to do it. She made the most extraordinary sounding album for a period piece, but somehow still made it so distinctly her sound. My first thought when I found out that

I love music, and there are very few things in life that rival that love. But, I also love movies. I am constantly looking for new movies to watch on the weekends and my ideal hangout with my friends is having a movie day. This got me thinking, because all of these movies I love so much have soundtracks that are critical to the mood, tone and even the story of the movie itself. I began to really think about movie soundtracks when Sinners was released last year and not only d

During his Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night, Bad Bunny proved that music is one of the few remaining forces capable of transcending both cultural and linguistic barriers.

With 96 awards to give out during one three-hour National broadcast, it is almost impossible to give everyone the chance to receive their award on the big screen and share their feelings on their art with the world. In total, only about nine awards are given out on the main TV broadcast, with a majority of music’s biggest achievements given out during a pre-showing broadcast that occurs during the coveted red carpet. The amount of performances and speeches that occur during

While there will be no shortage of input when someone’s favorite artist inevitably gets “robbed,” the Movin’ On Team has put together their picks for the top four GRAMMY categories: Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best New Artist. Let’s take a look!

BATTLE was started by Movin’ On as a way to incorporate the local, musical talents that Penn State students have into our official show at the end of the semester. This year Battle will be held in the Schwab Auditorium on March 31st and student bands, solo or duo acts can apply to perform through this form until January 31st.

2025 was a superb year for music, but could 2026 be even better? It’s no secret that a handful of superstar artists are slated to drop highly anticipated projects in the coming months, but just in case you forgot, let’s touch on this year's lineup of confirmed albums.

Another year has gone by, and that means that another year for music has come to an end. Many people thought 2024 was the biggest year for music in the 2020’s, but 2025 has been just as packed with albums that changed the music scene for the better.

It’s that time! The snow has begun to fall, holiday decorations are up and it’s that point in the year where everyone feels a little extra generous. That’s why Movin’ On is launching its renewed Giving Tuesday campaign! Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back and donate on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, Movin’ On is collaborating with Penn State Giving Tuesday, Raise Penn State, and Penn State Student Philanthropy to finalize the