Music
In ‘Dirt Femme,’ Tove Lo Reveals Her True Self
The Swede’s first independently–released album is unapologetically in love with dance music, and all the better for it.
Returning Her Calls: It’s Time to Pay Attention to Carly Rae Jepsen
The former almost–superstar is back with The Loneliest Time after a decade of tough luck and an unclear presence.
Escape to ‘Within the Depths Of A Darkened Forest’ for Its 20th Anniversary
The perfect holiday music for those who celebrate the fall equinox
Taylor Swift is an Anti–Hero in ‘Midnights,’ but a Mastermind at 3 a.m.
Swift's tenth studio album sets a foot back into pop territory without fully committing to it.
The Harrowing Tale and Extraordinary Group Behind This Trending TikTok Sound
Everything You Never Knew About the Red Hot Chili Peppers
From the '90s alternative rock scene to modern conversations on drug use, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are culturally ubiquitous.
Darlings Should Worry About Harry Styles’ Acting Ventures
The actor’s latest dive into acting puts the musician–actor pipeline into question.
The Saga of #DeleteSpotify
What exactly happened, and has anything changed?
Do Supergroups Still Exist (to the same extent as they used to)?
Hint: boygenius says yes, but not in the way you think.
BLACKPINK is slowly losing their K–Pop identity with BORN PINK
Their second studio album highlights creative stagnation and contradictory messaging.
The Function of the B–side in Modern Music Production
How a relic of the physical music format era became a site of experimentation.
Say Hello to The Greeting Committee
This indie pop band out of the Kansas City suburbs will challenge everything you think you know about the midwest.
‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’: The Year the Negro Died and Black Was Born
The documentary is a love letter to the changing streets of Harlem during the Black Power Movement of the ‘70s.
‘Eat with Your Ears First’: The Art of Restaurant Playlisting
How music affects your enjoyment of food, according to a chef and a neuroscientist
'Ctrl:' An Album Able to Withstand the Test of Time
It's been five years since SZA has released an album, yet her music is as popular as ever.
Rina Sawayama’s ‘Hold The Girl’ Exemplifies When Ambition Falls Short
The British–Japanese singer’s second studio album is overflowing with zeal, but not enough direction.
Why You Can't Remember What Happened at Last Year's VMAs
What used to be the peak of pop culture is now a tightly choreographed snoozefest
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.
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?
