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“To Be Eaten Alive”: A Dreamy R&B Project With a Touch of Melancholy

Mariah the Scientist sings to and with Young Thug amid his incarceration, along with tracks on her battles with fame, career, and love.
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by ANANYA VARSHNEYA

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What We Can Learn From King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

On their 25th album, the Australian rock band shows no signs of slowing down their creativity.
November 30, 2023 at 10:26 am

by JAKE FALCONER

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The Weird Ethics of Posthumous Music

How should we handle the craft of an artist who’s no longer with us?
November 29, 2023 at 12:00 am

by DEREK WONG

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Kidz Bop: The Kernel of American Fascism?

What may first appear to be just a bit of sanitized fun reflects a sick, puritanical instinct to censor embedded deep in American culture.
November 27, 2023 at 3:00 am

by NISHANTH BHARGHAVA

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On "Javelin," Sufjan Stevens Finds the Other Side of Grief

This triumphant, devotional album is one of the indie star’s best
November 19, 2023 at 3:48 pm

by CATHERINE SORRENTINO

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Love is a Pick–Up Truck

An elaboration on country music’s favorite lyrical device
November 8, 2023 at 9:00 am

by ANANYA VARSHNEYA

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The Outsiders

The otherizing of vulnerability in Outsider music hurts artists, listeners, and the industry, and ignores a rich history of bold creativity.
November 6, 2023 at 9:00 am

by COLE KNIGHT

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Xiu Xiu Performs “Ignore Grief” at PhilaMoca

Stopping in Philadelphia, the experimental rock band delivered a performance both deeply horrifying and hauntingly beautiful.
November 3, 2023 at 12:00 am

by NISHANTH BHARGHAVA

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Society Needs More Spooky Season Songs

Our favorite season has a scant modern soundtrack that goes along with it.
November 1, 2023 at 9:00 am

by DEREK WONG

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What Happened to the Campaign Song?

Although one of America’s proudest political traditions has fallen by the wayside, a look into the winners and losers of Presidential anthems can give us a better idea of how to succeed in politics.
October 29, 2023 at 12:00 pm

by NISHANTH BHARGHAVA

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G Flip Invites You To Their All–Inclusive, Headbanging Jam Session at The Foundry

Stopping in Philly for their first US tour, the Aussie singer–drummer commanded the crowd through cathartic songs and introspective lyricism.
October 26, 2023 at 10:25 am

by DEREK WONG

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Troye Sivan Brings Back the Opulent Music Video in Orgiastic and Confessional Pop Album

“Something to Give Each Other,” the Australian singer’s first album in five years, shows artistic growth, if not for its musical elements, then certainly for its visual and thematic strengths.
October 24, 2023 at 1:04 am

by ANANYA VARSHNEYA

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The Time–Traveling Magic of Japanese City Pop

A lighthearted, catchy melody leads to a tale of orientalism, international relations, and the power of the internet.
October 19, 2023 at 12:00 am

by JULIA FISCHER

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“Vampire Empire” and the Toxicity of Leak Culture

With the popularity of unreleased music and leaks on the rise, your favorite artists are losing artistic control.
October 17, 2023 at 11:37 am

by JAKE FALCONER

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Phish Shows Are Decadent and Depraved

Well, maybe not decadent, but depraved for sure.
October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am

by COLE KNIGHT

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Sexyy Red’s Rush to the Forefront of Rap Stardom

Sexyy Red’s authentic sound and confident persona distinguish her from her contemporaries.
October 5, 2023 at 3:37 pm

by ANANYA VARSHNEYA

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'LOONATIC' Deals: The Saga of the LOONA vs. Blockberry Creative Lawsuits

LOONA’s fight against their former company is a Cinderella story that uncovers the shady deals lurking behind K–Pop company contracts.
October 3, 2023 at 5:19 pm

by DEREK WONG