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Remembering Aaliyah: R&B Icon and Pioneer
Aaliyah’s music is finally streaming 20 years after her death, but it isn’t without controversy.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Ye’s ‘Donda’ : Unpolished, Masterful, and a Study in Morality Plays.
The rapper's latest album has moments of greatness, but are they overshadowed by whom it features?
by VARUN SARASWATHULA
Music
'Solar Power' Isn't What You Think It Is
One her third studio album, the pop star from New Zealand builds a castle of sand.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
What Are Artist–Themed Dance Parties Anyway?
As COVID–19 restrictions eased, fans make their way to clubs to participate in "dance parties" playing their favorite artists' music.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
WILLOW Stands on the Shoulders of Punk Rock Giants on 'lately i feel EVERYTHING'
Like the rest of us, Willow is done with 2020.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Jack Antonoff Shares His Love for New Jersey on ‘Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night’
On his third solo album, Antonoff shifts away from his increasingly repetitive production style.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever, and that’s Saying Something.
The pop wunderkind matures on her sophomore album.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
It's Doja Cat's Universe, and We’re Just Living in It
For the most part, the full–time popstar/part–time troll doesn’t chase trends on her new album, ‘Planet Her.’
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Halsey, Rihanna, and The Cult of Celebrity
Is there a way to appreciate Halsey's latest era without buying into celebrity bullshit?
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Vince Staples Centers Himself on His Self–Titled Album
Coming off of years of innovative and avant–garde hits, expectations were high for Staples' latest project. So why didn’t he show up?
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
MIKE Reshapes Rap’s Anatomy on ‘Disco!’
The 22-year-old rapper and producer pushes the boundaries of an already diverse genre.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
How the Billboard Charts Became a Battleground for Stans and Label Executives
Each week, a new winner prevails. The cost? Up to $100,000.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Wolf Alice Returns with Their Magnum Opus ‘Blue Weekend’
The band takes the listener on an enthralling tale through the mayhem of life.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Japanese Breakfast’s “Jubilee” is About so Much More Than Joy
With her third record, Michelle Zauner claims her rightful place at the forefront of modern indie rock.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
On “Un Canto por Mexico, Vol. 2" Natalia Lafourcade Pays Tribute to Personal and National History
Lafourcade celebrates Mexico's rich culture by covering some of the country's most popular folk songs.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Olivia Rodrigo's "SOUR" is Full of Breakup Anthems for Every Generation
The response to Olivia Rodrigo's debut album is a testament to her universal, enduring appeal.
by EMILY MOON
Music
CHAI Has 20/20 Vision on WINK
Despite drawing on new influences, the quartet never loses its focus on bubblegum pop.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Know Your Daddy, Her Name is St. Vincent
St. Vincent has always toed the line between what is real and what is fake. Daddy’s Home is her realest fake record yet.
by PEYTON TOUPS
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