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Pop–Punk’s Diverse Revival Is More Performative Than Progressive

Pop–punk isn't just for the white kids anymore—but how diverse are its stars?
October 24, 2021 at 8:30 pm

by SHELBY ABAYIE

Music

Meek Mill Balances Affluence and Agony in the Inconsistent 'Expensive Pain'

The Philly rapper continues to provide a solid voice for underdogs in the city on his latest album.
October 18, 2021 at 1:42 am

by GRAYSON CATLETT

Music

Alessia Cara Explores Her Inner Fishbowl on ‘In The Meantime’

Every challenge is an additional exhibit within Cara's self–contained bubble.
October 15, 2021 at 11:04 pm

by EVAN QIANG

Music

Illuminati Hotties Brings the Pop–Punk Revival Back to the Fringes

‘Let Me Do One More’ is the crown jewel of a year that produced plenty of rippers and very few skippers.
October 15, 2021 at 11:00 pm

by WALDEN GREEN

Music

Injury Reserve's 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' is a Jarring Reflection on a Turbulent Year

The Arizona group's second studio album comes after a devastating loss.
October 10, 2021 at 5:21 pm

by GRAYSON CATLETT

Music

Street’s Highly Anticipated Fall Music Releases

Newsflash: Adele and ABBA are back!
October 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm

by EMILY MOON

Music

Satanic Shoes and Fake Pregnancies: Lil Nas X's Marketing Genius

How Lil Nas X uses provocative marketing tactics to promote queer voices.
October 6, 2021 at 3:52 pm

by DEREK WONG

Music

Are Music Reviews Really That Important?

Pitchfork and other publications have stopped caring about the music.
October 5, 2021 at 10:12 pm

by EVAN QIANG

Music

Phoebe Bridgers Embraces Sad Girl Autumn at the Mann

The indie rock musician graced the Skyline Stage on Sept. 22 and brought a wave of tranquility with her.
October 4, 2021 at 5:27 pm

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Music

Kacey Musgraves' 'star–crossed' is a Tragedy Without a Villain

The country–pop singer explores life after divorce in the follow–up to her award–winning 'Golden Hour'.
September 21, 2021 at 4:54 pm

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Music

Dawn of Chromatica: A Confounding Hyperpop Fantasia

The star–studded remix album is a chaotic document of the current hyperpop scene.
September 19, 2021 at 11:38 pm

by PEYTON TOUPS

Music

How CHAI Is Subverting the East Asian Feminine Ideal

How the Japanese rock band grapples with the acute desire to be cute
September 18, 2021 at 12:36 pm

by KATHRYN XU

Music

‘Certified Lover Boy’ Delivers Classic Drake

In the highly--anticipated 'Scorpion' followup, Drake raps about fame, women, and his son--topics his fans are all too familiar with.
September 15, 2021 at 10:05 am

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Music

Little Simz's ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ is the Best Rap Album in Years

The artist takes listeners on an hour–long journey into the constantly fluctuating life of an introvert.
September 13, 2021 at 9:33 pm

by EVAN QIANG

Music

Halsey’s 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power' is a Testament to Their New Musical Direction

Collaborating with two former members of Nine Inch Nails, Halsey discusses the difficulties of motherhood on their fourth album.
September 9, 2021 at 7:25 pm

by EVAN QIANG

Ego

‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic

Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.
September 7, 2021 at 3:26 pm

by WALDEN GREEN

Music

Solo Female Artists Lead Billboard Top 200 For the First Time in Over a Decade

Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Olivia Rodrigo accomplish an impressive feat in an environment that often works against them.
September 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA