Music
From JoJo with the Bow–Bow to Bad Girl
The “Karma” of a Childhood Pop Star’s Future
WE ARE(n’t) PENN STATE
Compared to the screams of other colleges' football fight songs, Penn’s silence is even louder.
The Fresh New Faces of Philly Jazz
As the genre ages, it’s only getting younger.
The Sun Rises On SOPHIE, the Album
SOPHIE’s four–arc posthumous release is as evocative of her absence as it is of her presence.
What LE SSERAFIM’s Coachella Backlash tells us about the K–Pop Industry
The “Le Sserafim hate train” speaks to the tenuous position young female artists hold in the music industry.
What’s Wrong with What’s Wrong with New York?
The Dare's debut album is not as hipster as you think it is.
Loossemble, Tzuyu, QWER, and More: September K–Pop Roundup
It’s been a mostly middling month for K–pop, but a few releases stand above the slop.
Street Takes on SWEAT Tour
Bangs and bangers—Street's 365 party girls share their thoughts on the concert of the century.
INJI’s latest EP does nothing but make us feel GOOD
Inci Gürün’s newest EP stretches the house genre in new directions, pulling us in and refusing to let go.
Shove It: Is Concert Etiquette at a New Low?
High–profile incidents at recent concerts provoke criticism of audience conduct, but this is not a new phenomenon.
Streams, Screens, and the 15–Second Earworm
In the age of constant refresh, focus is fleeting—so is the music.
If AI Generated a Katy Perry Album, It Would Be ‘143’
The hit maker makes a comeback with a hit–less album and a lot of baggage.
Porter Robinson’s SMILE! :D Tour is an Electric Exercise in Nostalgia
Porter Robinson reflects on a career of triumphs with the immersive, inventively produced visuals of his latest tour.
Short n’ Sweet is a Branding Success for Sabrina
Sabrina Carpenter hits the mark on the weightless, fun, and sexy Short n’ Sweet.
Manning Fireworks is in the Canon of Indie Poetry
MJ Lenderman’s new album doesn’t seek to wow you with over–the–top compositions, instead focusing on the words of rock’s greatest modern lyricist.
Can you spell K–I–S–S–I–S–S–I–P–P–I?
Kississippi has been making music for ten years, but the best is yet to come.
Bumpin' That At The Frat Boiler Room
Songs 34th Street Wants to Hear Mixed At Every Euro-Boy's Frat Basement Set This Fall
‘C, XOXO’ is an Unorganized, yet Sincere Love Letter to Miami
The Cuban–American singer’s fourth studio album puts exploration front and center, yielding a complex project.
Clairo Strikes Gold with ‘Charm’
The indie darling is comfortable with her vulnerability in her new easy–listening record.
