Today’s featured artist is either teetering on iconic status, or maybe with over 50 million albums sold and victories at the Grammys, Tonys, Emmys, VMAs, Billboard Awards and AMAs, she’s already there. She’s inspired countless current female artists, dabbled in film, Broadway, and has become a strong activist—but her first album is the ’80s revisted. Have some fuh-uhn and take a listen today.

This is one of those sneaky bands. You hear the name and think you may know a track or two, but when you start digging into their catalog, you know 10 or even 20. Even more interesting? They hit the top and stayed there by singing and playing other people’s songs. Give this “one” a shot today (ha!) and rediscover a great group.

It seems like the grill has barely cooled off from your Fourth of July celebrations, and already the back-to-school deals are everywhere. Your student needs the gadgets that will make their busy lives more enjoyable and productive. Luckily, we have a short list—curated by a college student—of items that just might make all the difference come fall.