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Music
"Lo–fi Hip–Hop Beats To Study/Relax To,” From Meme to Popular Music Subgenre
Where did the social media phenom originate, and where is it headed?
by JULIA DAVIES
Music
Avril Lavigne’s 'Head Above Water': Very, Very Mediocre
The pop singer shares a few important messages, but the music itself falls flat.
by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN
Music
Dorothy's Freedom Tour Brings Firecracker Passion to TLA
Between punchy riffs and blistering vocals, the Feb. 16 show energized rockers young and old.
by MELANNIE JAY
Music
Artist of the Week: Young Fathers and the Art of Making People Care
The Scottish trio makes experimental rap that defies convention.
by SAM KESLER
Music
The Philadelphia Orchestra's eZseatU Deal for Students is Hard to Pass Up
Finally, concerts that are actually within your budget.
by TERESA XIE
Music
Common Beat Records Retains the Soul of Cedar Park
The record store doubles as a repair shop, music shop, and community cornerstone.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
Music
Cherry Glazerr Bring Heat to the Church on Valentine's Night
The punk rock three–piece got the crowd moving in the First Unitarian basement.
by SAM KESLER
Music
The Grammys Continue to Fail Hip–Hop and Rap Artists
It's time for the biggest music awards show to step it up.
by TERESA XIE
Music
FIDLAR's 'Almost Free' is a Rockin' Good Time
On their third album, FIDLAR is never too serious, but not to be taken lightly.
by JOHNNY VITALE
Music
'What Chaos is Imaginary' is Girlpool's Best
The duo's sound has changed, but their chemistry remains intact.
by JOHNNY VITALE
Music
Sharon Van Etten Reimagines Rock at Union Transfer
Her Feb. 7 show proved that rock isn’t all headbangers.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
Music
LCD Soundsystem's 'Electric Lady Sessions': Not Your Typical Live Album
Your favorite LCD Soundsystem songs, but with a little twist.
by TERESA XIE
Music
Broods' 'Don't Feed the Pop Monster' Experiments with Indie Pop
Appropriately titled, this pop duo's third album paves its own way through the pop landscape.
by JULIA DAVIES
Music
Toro y Moi Searches for Inner Peace with his Latest Album, 'Outer Peace'
The eclectic artist grapples with identity and self–acceptance in this standout 2019 album.
by PAUL LITWIN
Music
Ariana Grande’s 'thank u, next' Poises Her for Pop Domination
It’s Ariana Grande’s world. We’re all just living in it.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
Music
A Valentine's Day Playlist for Rekindling Your Love
Songs that will make you believe in true love this Valentine’s Day
by JULIA DAVIES
Music
Five Songs to Make Your Significant Other Fall in Love with You Again
Picking the bops that make us feel the butterflies once more.
by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN
Music
Why Omarion’s 'Ice Box' Is The Greatest Breakup Song of the Past 15 Years
Taking a look back at the track that exemplifies the best of mid–2000s R&B
by PAUL LITWIN
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