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Music
JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is a Cinematic Tribute to His Upbringing
The up–and–coming Atlanta rapper truly comes into his own at his most important artistic moment.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Film
The Sandman: Like most dreams, forgettable
Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' is one of his most ambitious titles. Unfortunately, the Netflix series isn't ambitious enough.
by KAYLA COTTER
Music
Kid Cudi’s Rolling Loud Incident Shows the Impact of Celebrity Drama on Mental Health
Cudi’s debacle at the festival stemmed from a personal issue with another artist. Is that even a good reason for controversy?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Television
Two’s a Party, Three’s a Crowd
When will the competitive love triangle trope end?
by EMMA MARKS
Music
Rookie Mistake: A K–Pop Dilemma Between the New and Old
Why newer K–pop rookies in recent years have struggled to capture the attention of the public.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Where Singer–Songwriter Meets Popstar: A Conversation with Ella Jane
Ella loves Lorde and Taylor Swift—just like most of her fans—but her songs can actually stand among the best her idols have written.
by KATE RATNER
Music
34th Street Staff Picks: The Ultimate Party Playlist
From "Super Bass" to "Dynamite," our favorite party songs are guaranteed to bring everyone to the dance floor.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Arts
Jennette McCurdy’s ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ Is for the Nickelodeon Kids Who Are All Grown Up
The “iCarly” actress’ memoir is a cleverly self–aware and cynical narration of her dangerous and interconnected relationships with acting, food, and her mother.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Television
Comedy Television’s Narrowing Scope: Disease or Symptom?
The genres of comedy television being produced and recognized are diminishing as we enter the multifaceted digital age.
by JULIA POLSTER
Film
'Thor: Love and Thunder': Queerbaiting or Queer Representation?
The film isn't “super gay” as the cast and director claim, but the representation it achieves as a Marvel film is still remarkable.
by RACHEL SWYM
Arts
‘A Queen in Bucks County’ Delivers Erotica via SEPTA
The sexier the better in Kay Gabriel's buzzy, boozy collection—and what's sexier than economic revolution?
by IRMA KISS
Film
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is a Resounding Yes
After watching Peele’s newest thriller, you’ll never look at clouds the same way again.
by JACOB POLLACK
Music
Maggie Rogers’ ‘Surrender’ Burns Bright in Its Emotional Catharsis
After a nearly three–year–long hiatus, Rogers’ sophomore album swallows you whole in the best way possible.
by KIRA WANG
Film
The Anatomy of an Unlikeable Female Protagonist
Zoey Deutch is a caricature of scammer culture in Hulu's ‘Not Okay.’
by NATALIA CASTILLO
Music
Florist’s Self–Titled Album is a Portrait of a Band in Full Bloom
Emily Sprague and her friends’ intuitive musicianship merges with the natural world on their most immersive project to date.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Where Indie Folk Meets Film Score
Lila Dubois and Miles Tobel’s premier album, “Maybe This Is A Bad Idea” is one of cinematic, indie sound.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Word on the street
The Main Character's Burden
On 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' teenage summer fantasies, and what it means to live a life of passivity.
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
Arts
Who's the 'Funny Girl' Now?
A casting decision bigger than Broadway: fulfilling Lea Michele's dream.
by KATE RATNER
Arts
Pictures of Space: Art That’s Out of This World?
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is making complicated science both accessible and beautiful.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Ego
Yune Kim Finds the Purpose of Career Within Art
Her playfulness and wonder seeps through every aspect of her art—whether it be textbook illustrations or bunny bucket hats.
by EMILY MAIORANO
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