Music
Twenty One Pilots Find No Final Victory on ‘Breach’
The album ends a decade of lore with themes of relapse, survival, and renewal.
Elle Winter Looks Inward Ahead of ‘Never Even Met Her’
The singer–songwriter and actress talks growth, creativity, and life at Penn as she readies her next EP.
No Sitting Still
Tyler, The Creator combats current club culture with his maximalist, synth–funk release 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS.'
Does Justin Bieber Actually Have ‘SWAG’?
The pop powerhouse’s latest comeback is a “soulful” R&B plunge, but it’s stained by a complicated undertow.
Olivia Rodrigo, Her Fans, and Her Favorite Artists
As the pop star cements her legendary status, she makes sure that her fans know the legends before her.
The Mystical Magic of Benson Boone
The singer’s rise from American Idol dropout to viral pop star reveals how sincerity, satire, and self-awareness can fuel success in today’s music industry.
‘Virgin’ is a Look Inside Lorde’s Soul
Lorde explores gender identity, self–expression, and reclaiming her body in her fourth studio album.
From Protest to Product: The "Taylor’s Version" Empire
How Taylor Swift transformed a contract dispute into the most successful branding exercise in modern music.
PlaqueBoyMax is a New Kind of ‘Content Creator’
With the release of latest album "Five Forever," PlaqueBoyMax cements his unique staying power as a streamer and rapper … but not without difficulty.
“Addison” is the Self–Reflective Soundtrack of the Summer
Addison Rae’s debut album showcases her transformation from influencer to pop superstar.
West Philly Keeps the Beat Alive at Porchfest
Up Close with 2025’s Artist Lineup
KATSEYE's ‘Gnarly’, From Flop to Phenomenon
Why “Hottie hottie, like a bag of Takis” may be the girl group’s most profound statement yet.
Sincerely, is a Home Built From Love, Loss, and Light
Kali Uchis’ fifth studio album invites us to explore grief in its rawest, most intimate form.
Insert Disk to Continue
Magdalena Bay brings the digital dreamscape to Franklin Music Hall.
Standing Still With Eiko Ishibashi
Reflections on the composer–performer’s latest record 'Antigone' and her live appearance at Johnny Brendas.
In Photos: 'Of Montreal' in Concert
A pop–rock show of colors and sounds at Philly’s Underground Arts.
Everyone’s a Pop Star
Inside the oversaturated world of influencer music—and the few who are making it stick.
Get Lost, Stadium Shows: Bar Show Culture Lives on in ALEXSUCKS
The garage–punk group gets up close and personal at the Foto Club.
